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Ontario reports 148 new cases of COVID 19, no new deaths related to virus

Ontario reports 148 new cases of COVID 19, no new deaths related to virus

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 148 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths related to the coronavirus. The total number of cases now stands at 42,083, which includes 2,809 deaths and 38,126 cases marked as resolved.
Glitches a virtual certainty as classes resume, but lessons to be learned

Glitches a virtual certainty as classes resume, but lessons to be learned

The technical glitches and occasional outages that will almost certainly be part of this year's virtual school experience in Ontario may also prove to be teachable moments for educators and students alike, according to various experts in the field.
Ontario man dies after skydiving crash in central Alberta

Ontario man dies after skydiving crash in central Alberta

WESTLOCK, Alta. — Police say a 36-year old man from Ontario has died after a skydiving crash in a central Alberta field. Westlock RCMP say they were alerted to the crash around 1:50 p.m. Friday.
Ontario to freeze rent for some families, promising new bill this fall

Ontario to freeze rent for some families, promising new bill this fall

TORONTO — Ontario says it will introduce legislation this fall to freeze rent for some families next year. Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark's office says in a statement that the proposed rent increase for 2021 was to have been 1.5 per cent.
Ontario long-term care residents allowed to leave for day trips, overnight

Ontario long-term care residents allowed to leave for day trips, overnight

Residents of Ontario's long-term care homes are once again allowed to leave for day trips or overnight stays, though the province says anyone staying out overnight will need to self-isolate on return.
Families brace for school, work disruptions as cold and flu season nears

Families brace for school, work disruptions as cold and flu season nears

Toronto mom Emma Trousdale would love to send her two kids to school full time. But even if she chooses that option over remote learning, she expects they'll end up spending a considerable amount of time at home.
Provincial police bust illegal marijuana farm in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Provincial police bust illegal marijuana farm in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

KAWARTHA LAKES, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they have busted an illegal marijuana farm in Kawartha Lakes, Ont. The Kawartha Lakes detachment say more than 15,000 cannabis plants were seized in the raid that took place on Thursday.
Ontario teachers worry about implementing new math curriculum during pandemic

Ontario teachers worry about implementing new math curriculum during pandemic

Ontario teachers are denouncing what they describe as the botched implementation of the province's new math curriculum, saying they've had little guidance on material they're expected to teach in just a few weeks.
Study finds chronic health issues more common among transgender people

Study finds chronic health issues more common among transgender people

TORONTO — New research finds transgender people in Ontario suffer more chronic physical and mental health problems than the general population.
Police say man is dead after being pulled from water in eastern Ontario

Police say man is dead after being pulled from water in eastern Ontario

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Ont. — Provincial police in eastern Ontario say a 32-year-old man from Montreal is dead after an apparent drowning. Police say the incident happened Thursday at around 4:15 p.m.