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Hearing for judge accused of perjury over Black federation role begins

Hearing for judge accused of perjury over Black federation role begins

TORONTO — A disciplinary hearing for a judge accused of lying about his involvement in a Black activist organization has begun.
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Public health unit declares outbreak at Kingston, Ont., church

Public health unit declares outbreak at Kingston, Ont., church

KINGSTON, Ont. — Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a church in Kingston, Ont. The Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health unit says there are nine cases directly linked to Third Day Worship Centre.
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Cop convicted in beating of Black teen pleads not guilty to discreditable conduct

Cop convicted in beating of Black teen pleads not guilty to discreditable conduct

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who assaulted a young Black man with a metal pipe four years ago pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a disciplinary charge stemming from his conviction in the incident. Const.
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Levitts, Compliments brand deli meats recalled over possible Listeria contamination

Levitts, Compliments brand deli meats recalled over possible Listeria contamination

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public of several deli meats being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination.
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Quebec says first COVID-19 vaccines could come next week but urges continued caution

Quebec says first COVID-19 vaccines could come next week but urges continued caution

MONTREAL — The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine could be administered in Quebec as early as next week, Health Minister Christian Dube said Monday, as new infections surpassed 1,500 for the third straight day.
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Ontario lays out priority COVID-19 vaccine list, revealing multi-part rollout plan

Ontario lays out priority COVID-19 vaccine list, revealing multi-part rollout plan

TORONTO — Vulnerable seniors, their caregivers, and health-care workers will be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario, but the province is still a long way from being able to offer the shot to the broader public.
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Controversial bill allowing Ford supporter to grant new degrees passes

Controversial bill allowing Ford supporter to grant new degrees passes

TORONTO — Ontario has passed a bill that could grant university status to a Christian school run by a controversial supporter of Premier Doug Ford. Bill 213 contains a provision that allows Canada Christian College to grant arts and science degrees.
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Virtual care expansion too slow, AGCO not transparent, funeral sector needs work: AG

Virtual care expansion too slow, AGCO not transparent, funeral sector needs work: AG

TORONTO — Ontario's expansion of virtual health-care services has been too slow, its retirement homes have an increasing number of residents who should be in long-term care, and its gaming, alcohol and cannabis regulator lacks transparency, the provi
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Premier Ford under fire over mass resignations at Ontario conservation authority

Premier Ford under fire over mass resignations at Ontario conservation authority

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford said Monday he would not "touch" a protected stretch of land surrounding the Greater Toronto Area, pushing back against criticism over mass resignations at a conservation authority.
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Toronto police charge man after investigation into noose found at construction site

Toronto police charge man after investigation into noose found at construction site

TORONTO — Police have arrested and charged a man after an investigation into reports of nooses found at a hospital construction site in Toronto. Toronto police say workers found two nooses when they arrived at the site in June.
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