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Proposal for Toronto isolation centres approved by city's board of health

Proposal for Toronto isolation centres approved by city's board of health

Toronto's board of health has approved a proposal that would see the city move towards creating voluntary accommodations for those who test positive for COVID-19 but can't self-isolate at home.
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Ottawa high school teacher facing multiple charges after alleged sexual assault

Ottawa high school teacher facing multiple charges after alleged sexual assault

Ottawa police say they've laid sex assault charges against a high school teacher. Police say they first started investigating in December after receiving allegations about sexual assault and alleged "inappropriate behaviour" toward female students.
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New vaping rules regulating sale of flavours in effect this week in Ontario

New vaping rules regulating sale of flavours in effect this week in Ontario

TORONTO — New rules restricting the sale of most flavoured vape products have come into effect in Ontario. The rules mean most of the products can now only be sold at specialty vape and cannabis retail stores, which serve customers 19 and older.
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Quebec reports another 14 COVID-19 deaths, 69 new cases of the virus

Quebec reports another 14 COVID-19 deaths, 69 new cases of the virus

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting another 14 deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, for a total of 5,541. Authorities said today eight of the deaths occurred in the past 24 hours, while six occurred before June 24.
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Crash leaves one dead, two injured in Durham region crash

Crash leaves one dead, two injured in Durham region crash

DURHAM, Ont. — Police east of Toronto say a teenager is dead and two others are injured after a car crash late Tuesday night. Investigators say the collision happened near Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., around 11:15 p.m. and involved only one vehicle.
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N.S. public health warns of COVID-19 exposure on recent Toronto-Halifax flight

N.S. public health warns of COVID-19 exposure on recent Toronto-Halifax flight

Passengers on board a flight from Toronto to Halifax last week may have been exposed to COVID-19, Nova Scotia's public health agency said Wednesday as it reported a new confirmed case of the virus.
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Outbreak on Windsor-Essex farm prompts isolation order, work stoppage

Outbreak on Windsor-Essex farm prompts isolation order, work stoppage

WINDSOR, Ont. — Health officials in the Windsor-Essex region say they've ordered a work stoppage at a farm experiencing a large outbreak of COVID-19. The local public health unit says 191 cases of the virus were recorded at the farm over the weekend.
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Quebec reports 24 more COVID-19 deaths, 66 new cases of the coronavirus

Quebec reports 24 more COVID-19 deaths, 66 new cases of the coronavirus

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 24 more deaths attributed to COVID-19, for a new toll of 5,527. Health authorities said seven deaths occurred in the past 24 hours, while the rest occurred before June 23.
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Police watchdog called in after carjacking, police shooting in Brampton

Police watchdog called in after carjacking, police shooting in Brampton

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Special Investigation Unit says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting west of Toronto.
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Ontario high school teacher charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

Ontario high school teacher charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Regional Police say a teacher has been charged following a sexual assault investigation involving a student.
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