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Ontarians line up for haircuts as province rolls back public health restrictions

Ontarians line up for haircuts as province rolls back public health restrictions

TORONTO — Ontarians lined up for their first haircuts in months on Wednesday as the province rolled back public health restrictions on salons and other businesses in light of a decline in COVID-19 cases.
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Ontario top doctor says three weeks between reopening stages is 'prudent'

Ontario top doctor says three weeks between reopening stages is 'prudent'

TORONTO — Ontario is moving into the next step of its reopening plan on Wednesday and the province's top doctor says he'd prefer to wait a full 21 days before rolling back restrictions further.
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Ontario easing restrictions in long-term care homes, focusing on staff vaccinations

Ontario easing restrictions in long-term care homes, focusing on staff vaccinations

TORONTO — Ontario is moving ahead with its plan to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among staff at long-term care homes while easing restrictions that have kept residents locked down in their rooms for months.
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Ontario ombudsman highlights lack of oversight of public health units

Ontario ombudsman highlights lack of oversight of public health units

TORONTO — Local public health units, which have been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, lack independent oversight, Ontario's ombudsman said Tuesday, calling on the province address the issue as soon as possible.
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Teacher who led canoe trip says he last saw student who drowned standing in lake

TORONTO — A Toronto teacher who led a high school canoe trip during which a student drowned testified Tuesday that he last remembers seeing the teen standing in the shallow water of the lake, and didn't see him leave the area.
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Eastern Ontario doctor's murder case adjourned for two weeks

Eastern Ontario doctor's murder case adjourned for two weeks

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — The case of an eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder has been adjourned for two weeks after a brief court appearance today. Dr. Brian Nadler is accused of killing Albert Poidinger, 89, who lived in Pointe-Claire, Que.
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Ontario gives $300K to Muslim organizations to help combat Islamophobia in schools

Ontario gives $300K to Muslim organizations to help combat Islamophobia in schools

TORONTO — Ontario announced funding on Tuesday for educational programs to help fight Islamophobia, which police believe was the motive behind a vehicle attack that killed four members of a Muslim family.
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Human remains found inside burning vehicle east of Sudbury; police investigating

MARKSTAY-WARREN, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after human remains were discovered inside a burning vehicle in a town east of Sudbury.
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All Ontario adults can move up second COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting Monday

All Ontario adults can move up second COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting Monday

TORONTO — Ontario health units asked for patience and persistence on Monday as all adults in the province became eligible to speed up appointments for their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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City staff recommend renaming Toronto's Dundas Street, a move supported by mayor

City staff recommend renaming Toronto's Dundas Street, a move supported by mayor

TORONTO — City staff have recommended renaming Toronto's Dundas Street and other landmarks in an effort to promote inclusion and reconciliation with marginalized communities, a move supported by the mayor.
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