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Police recover body of missing swimmer at Elora Gorge

Police recover body of missing swimmer at Elora Gorge

ELORA, Ont. — Police say they have recovered the body of a man who disappeared in the water at the Elora Gorge over the weekend. Provincial police say they responded to a call about a possible drowning on Sunday afternoon.
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Man surrenders to Toronto police after double shooting leads to homicide

Man surrenders to Toronto police after double shooting leads to homicide

Toronto police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man with second degree murder after the double shooting of two men on Sunday. Police say they were called to Victoria Park Ave. and Sheppard Ave.
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Quebec says Montreal retailers can open as scheduled as deaths in province drop

Quebec says Montreal retailers can open as scheduled as deaths in province drop

Quebec will move forward with plans to restart non-essential surgeries and allow stores and daycares in the Montreal area to reopen as the province reported its lowest number of COVID-19 deaths in over a month.
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Police investigating Markham fire that left three in critical condition

Police investigating Markham fire that left three in critical condition

MARKHAM, Ont. — York Regional Police are investigating a house fire that has left three people, including two children, in critical condition. Emergency services were called to a house in Markham, Ont.
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Ontario reports 304 new COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths

Ontario reports 304 new COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 304 more cases of COVID-19 today and 23 new deaths. That brings the province to a total of 22,957 confirmed cases, including 1,904 deaths and 17,638 resolved cases. The new numbers show a growth rate of 1.
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'We just get the runaround,' residents say of water problems in Ontario hamlet

'We just get the runaround,' residents say of water problems in Ontario hamlet

NORFOLK COUNTY, Ont. — Brenda Himburg is livid, but in a polite way. The resident of Booth's Harbour, Ont., is angry that no one has listened to her or her neighbours about the water problems that have plagued the hamlet for years.
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Group urges Quebec to respect patients' rights during COVID-19 pandemic

Group urges Quebec to respect patients' rights during COVID-19 pandemic

MONTREAL — A Quebec patients' rights group urged the province to respect the fundamental rights of seniors living in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the province reported 79 more deaths.
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Ontario reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths related to virus

Ontario reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths related to virus

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting another 340 cases of COVID-19 and 23 new deaths related to the virus. There is now a total of 22,653 confirmed cases, which includes 1,881 deaths and 17,360 resolved cases. The daily growth rate stands at 1.
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Ontario high school teachers ratify collective agreement with province, union says

Ontario high school teachers ratify collective agreement with province, union says

TORONTO — The union representing Ontario's high school teachers says its members have ratified a new contract with the government.
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Ontario long-term care association calls on province to commit to public inquiry

Ontario long-term care association calls on province to commit to public inquiry

TORONTO — The association representing most long-term care homes in Ontario came out in support of a public inquiry into the sector Saturday, but said more had to be done to support care homes in the interim as deaths continue to mount.
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