Nick Westoll

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• An inside look at how Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal investigators probe blazes, explosions

  "It's our job to determine the origin and cause of that fire and if there's a way we can prevent a similar occurrence we want to do that ... we want to take proactive steps."

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2021
• Ontario’s enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificates with QR codes now in effect

  The proof-of-vaccination system required at many indoor public settings has been in place since Sept. 22 based on the receipts previously issued to those who have been vaccinated.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2021
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• 78-year-old pedestrian has ‘life-altering’ injuries after being hit by vehicle, police say

  Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Danton Promenade and Derry Road West, near Winston Churchill Boulevard, just after 7 p.m. on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Oct 21, 2021
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• 22-year-old man charged with 1st-degree murder in connection with Brampton man’s death

  Amanjot Bains, a 36-year-old Brampton resident, was fatally shot at a plaza near Dixie Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard on Oct. 12.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2021
• UP Express riders can now pay fares through debit cards as part of ongoing pilot project

  UP Express riders will be able to use their physical cards or ones linked to mobile wallet applications to pay for fares on the four-stop line.

  Traffic

  Oct 21, 2021
• Death of 19-year-old woman at Vaughan home in May now deemed homicide, man charged: police

  York Regional Police investigators said the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service conducted a post-mortem and ultimately determined the death was a homicide.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2021
• 13-year-old pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Brampton

  Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Thorndale Road and Rouge Street, southeast of The Gore Road and Castlemore Road, just before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

  Traffic

  Oct 20, 2021
• Ontario government reviewing COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans for kids 5-11, minister says

  "We will be ready as soon as it's approved to be able to distribute it and have it available for children across the entire province, so we are actively working on that file now."

  Health

  Oct 19, 2021
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• Safety siren system in Scarborough set to be tested on Wednesday

  The alarm, which is located in south Scarborough, is scheduled to be tested at 2:05 p.m. on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
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• Police appealing for tips after ‘suspicious disappearance’ of mother and daughter from Whitby

  Officers said they were called to a home on Scepter Place in Whitby just before 3 p.m. on Thursday with a request to check on their well-being.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2021
• Special weather statements issued across southern Ontario due to possible heavy rainfall

  Officials warned areas could potentially see 30 to 40 millimetres of rain late Friday and into Saturday with up to 50 millimetres of localized precipitation possible.

  Weather

  Oct 14, 2021
• 2 dead, 3 injured after multi-vehicle crash near Toronto’s High Park

  Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Parkside Drive and Spring Road, just north of The Queensway, at around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

  Traffic

  Oct 12, 2021
• Suspect now faces upgraded 1st-degree murder charge after woman stabbed at Toronto law office

  A Toronto police spokesperson told Global News the upgraded first-degree murder charge came after further unspecified evidence was found by investigators.

  Crime

  Oct 12, 2021
• Entire Toronto high school ordered to move to remote learning amid COVID-19 investigation

  "[Toronto Public Health] continues to investigate this COVID-19 outbreak, including following up with close contacts, providing guidance, and recommending whole-school testing."

  Health

  Oct 11, 2021
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• Motorcyclist dead, 2nd rider in critical condition after crashes in Toronto and Brampton: police

  The first crash happened on Lake Shore Boulevard West in Toronto at around 5:45 p.m. on Monday and just before 6 p.m. there was a second collision in Brampton.

  Traffic

  Oct 11, 2021
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• COVID-19: Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena among Ontario facilities to see major capacity limit increase

  "Increasing capacity limits does not mean we can let our guard down. We must remain cautious and humble in the face of this Delta variant," Dr. Kieran Moore said on Friday.

  Health

  Sep 24, 2021
• Speaker at Queen’s Park enacting COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination or negative antigen test policy

  A memo issued by Speaker Ted Arnott said the new policy will take effect at 6 a.m. on Oct. 4.

  Health

  Sep 23, 2021
• 26-year-old man dead, woman injured after shooting in Brampton’s north end

  Emergency crews were called to Rushbrook Drive near Airport Road and Countryside Drive in Brampton just after 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2021
• COVID-19: Nearly 82% of Metrolinx staff report being fully vaccinated ahead of Nov. 1 deadline

  Under a new policy set to take effect on Nov. 1, employees who do not provide information about their vaccination status or a medical exemption will be placed on unpaid leave.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2021
• Ontario COVID-19 vaccine certificate program for many indoor public settings now in effect

  The program came into effect on Sept. 22. Here's a look at where you'll need to show proof of vaccination, what ID you'll need, and who is exempt from the certificate program.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2021
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• Toronto candidate asked by Liberals to ‘pause’ campaign amid news past sexual assault charge dropped

  "This is a situation that we are taking very seriously and looking into," Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said, adding the party learned about the dropped charge on Thursday.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2021
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• Ontario government reports 795 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths added due to data review

  When it comes to new cases, 166 were recorded in Toronto, 77 in Peel Region, 71 in York Region, 64 in Ottawa and 60 in Durham Region while other public health units had below 40.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2021
• 3 pedestrians injured, 1 seriously, after being hit by truck in downtown Toronto: police

  Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Church Street and Wellesley Street East at around 4:50 p.m. on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Sep 16, 2021
• Highway 427 extension in Vaughan set to open Sept. 18 amid ongoing legal battle

  Highway 427 currently runs between the Queen Elizabeth Way and Highway 7, but as of around 7 a.m. on Saturday the new northern endpoint will be Major MacKenzie Drive.

  Traffic

  Sep 16, 2021
• Potential human remains found near Toronto’s Downsview Park GO station

  A Toronto police spokesperson said officers were called to the site, which is located south of Sheppard Avenue West and near Downsview Park Boulevard, Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021