Barrie

The attack, that local police said targeted a Muslim family because of their religion, took place on June 6 in the city's Hyde Park neighbourhood.

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is recommending the province introduce a system that would see police consult with prosecutors before charging suspects.

The warning comes as statistics from the B.C. government show 1,251 wildfires have charred more than 4,500 square kilometres of bush since the start of the fire season on April 1.

Southern Ontario's Wilfrid Laurier University says it will examine the "complex legacy" and present-day impact of its namesake in a new, multi-year public history project.

A prominent business group is calling for clarity on what's next in Ontario's reopening plan as the province meets a major target for further lifting restrictions.

In a brief appearance that lasted less than five minutes, a representative for Nathaniel Veltman's lawyer informed the court they've received disclosure surrounding the case.

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says more than 80 per cent of people in the province aged 12 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

CAA South Central Ontario also said that 95 per cent of respondents said they have seen dangerous driving from other drivers.