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Quebec reports another 133 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths attributed to virus

Quebec reports another 133 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths attributed to virus

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 133 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The province has now recorded a total of 60,133 infections and 5,687 deaths from the disease.
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Police investigate shooting that left 25-year-old man dead in Mississauga, Ont.

Police investigate shooting that left 25-year-old man dead in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say they're investigating Peel Region's seventh homicide of the year after a shooting victim died in hospital. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened on Monday at around 9:30 p.m.
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Ford stands firm amid growing calls to revise Ontario's back-to-school plan

Ford stands firm amid growing calls to revise Ontario's back-to-school plan

Politicians and teachers are calling on the Ontario government to revisit its back-to-school plan as the premier continued to assert the strategy to reopen classrooms does enough to keep students and staff safe from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SIU charge former officer in sexual assault investigation dating back 50 years

SIU charge former officer in sexual assault investigation dating back 50 years

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says a former Brampton officer was involved in an alleged sexual assault dating back more than 50 years.
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About 125,000 Quebecers aged 18-69 infected with novel coronavirus: study

About 125,000 Quebecers aged 18-69 infected with novel coronavirus: study

MONTREAL — About 125,000 people in Quebec aged 18-69 are estimated to have contracted COVID-19, according to a new study published Wednesday by Quebec's blood collection agency — more than three times the official number reported by health authoritie
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Man charged with sexual assault of 82-year-old woman, York Regional Police say

Man charged with sexual assault of 82-year-old woman, York Regional Police say

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Police north of Toronto say a staff member at a long-term care facility in Richmond Hill, Ont., has been charged with sexually assaulting one of the home's residents.
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Police make arrest after man found dead in apartment fire in Hagersville, Ont.

Police make arrest after man found dead in apartment fire in Hagersville, Ont.

HAGERSVILLE, Ont. — One man has been arrested in Hagersville, Ont., after a body was found in an apartment fire. Provincial police say a 36-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder and arson.
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Health Canada recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers in evolving list

Health Canada recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers in evolving list

OTTAWA — Health Canada is recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers that contain ingredients "not acceptable for use" that may pose health risks.
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Ontario government defends back-to-school plan despite contradictions

Ontario government defends back-to-school plan despite contradictions

TORONTO — Ontario's premier stood by the province's back-to-school plans on Tuesday as federal officials offered up COVID-19-prevention guidelines that appeared to contradict those revealed by provincial officials last week.
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Kahnawake postpones reopening plans as new Quebec COVID-19 cases remain steady

Kahnawake postpones reopening plans as new Quebec COVID-19 cases remain steady

MONTREAL — While Quebec moved this week to allow gatherings of up to 250 people both indoors and outdoors, a Mohawk community south of Montreal is taking a much more cautious approach amid a steady number of COVID-19 cases in the province.
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