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Municipality of Red Lake issues notice of potential water contamination

A community in northwestern Ontario is warning residents about an overflow of raw sewage into an area lake. In a notice issued Tuesday, the Municipality of Red Lake said sewage had gone into Howey Bay on Red Lake.
Ontario to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour, Ford says

Ontario to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour, Ford says

MILTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew measured praise from unconventional corners on Tuesday by announcing a $15 minimum wage, the latest in a string of moves positioning his Progressive Conservative government as worker friendly.
Teen guilty of sex assault at Toronto school given no time behind bars

Teen guilty of sex assault at Toronto school given no time behind bars

TORONTO — A teen found guilty of sexually assaulting another student at an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto was sentenced to two years of probation with no time behind bars on Tuesday, marking the end of a sprawling case that sparked a national co
Afghan refugees housed at quarantine hotels say they lack basics

Afghan refugees housed at quarantine hotels say they lack basics

TORONTO — In a hotel parking lot not far from Toronto's main international airport, several Afghan refugees dig through boxes and bags of donated clothes in the trunk of a car.

Ontario reports 331 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths on Tuesday

Ontario is reporting 331 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths from the virus on Tuesday. The numbers are based on 20,148 tests.
Metrolinx reports 89 bus trip cancellations as vaccine mandate takes effect

Metrolinx reports 89 bus trip cancellations as vaccine mandate takes effect

TORONTO — Nearly 100 bus trips were cancelled in the Toronto and Hamilton areas on Monday as the Metrolinx transit agency began to place staff unvaccinated against COVID-19 on unpaid leave.
Case of truck driver charged in animal activist death in Burlington, Ont., adjourned

Case of truck driver charged in animal activist death in Burlington, Ont., adjourned

The case of a truck driver charged in the death of an animal activist who was run over outside a slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ont., has been adjourned after its first court appearance Monday.

Ontario logged record number of wildfires in 2021 amid severe weather conditions

Ontario logged a record number of wildfires this year amid severely dry weather conditions. The province says the drought and dry conditions that began in July led to 1,198 fires.
Ontario has enough hospital feedback for mandatory vaccination decision: Elliott

Ontario has enough hospital feedback for mandatory vaccination decision: Elliott

TORONTO — Ontario now has enough information to make a decision on whether to introduce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for staff in hospitals, the province's health minister said Monday.
Here's what you can do with your pumpkins after Halloween

Here's what you can do with your pumpkins after Halloween

There's a proper place for those post-Halloween pumpkins now that spooky season is over. Municipalities and businesses are encouraging residents to ensure their pumpkins are disposed of in the right spot and in a sustainable fashion.