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Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes

Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes

TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
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Quebec ombudswoman to probe high number of COVID-19 seniors deaths

Quebec ombudswoman to probe high number of COVID-19 seniors deaths

MONTREAL — Quebec's ombudswoman has launched an investigation into the failings of the province's health care network in responding to the many COVID-19 outbreaks in public and private senior residences.
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Kanesatake Mohawks say deal reached to partly reopen Oka provincial park

Kanesatake Mohawks say deal reached to partly reopen Oka provincial park

MONTREAL — The grand chief of the Mohawks of Kanesatake says he has reached a deal with Quebec to partially reopen a provincial park near the community.
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With early heat wave, lack of air conditioning in Quebec nursing homes a concern

With early heat wave, lack of air conditioning in Quebec nursing homes a concern

MONTREAL — As an early heat wave descends on Quebec, provincial health authorities are looking for ways to keep residents cool in the province's COVID-19-hit long-term care homes.
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A list of some of the allegations in a military report on long-term care homes

A list of some of the allegations in a military report on long-term care homes

TORONTO — Members of the military called in to assist five long-term care homes in Ontario dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks wrote a report on some of the troubling observations they made at those homes.
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Guns, drugs, cash seized in organized crime probe of Toronto area tow truck industry

Guns, drugs, cash seized in organized crime probe of Toronto area tow truck industry

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police north of Toronto have laid numerous organized crime charges in relation to a violent battle between tow truck companies.
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CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

TORONTO — A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to the pandemic.
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Quebec cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 trends improve, Montreal retail reopens

Quebec cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 trends improve, Montreal retail reopens

MONTREAL — Quebec reported its sixth consecutive daily decrease in the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 on Monday, as retail stores across the Montreal area reopened following weeks of shutdowns to slow the spread of the virus.
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Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

TORONTO — Mother's Day gatherings contrary to physical distancing rules helped boost Ontario's COVID-19 cases, the health minister said Monday, and those rising numbers — plus concern over a large crowd at a Toronto park over the weekend — are delayi
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Quebec's public health director hands over figurine gift for COVID-19 leadership

Quebec's public health director hands over figurine gift for COVID-19 leadership

QUEBEC — A small figurine of Quebec's director of public health, given to him as recognition for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, will have to be handed over to authorities because it runs contrary to the province's ethics rules, The Canadia
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