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"The net-new component would be on the HEPA units and yes our commitment is to have those units within those schools, in those classrooms, within the first day of September."

Four new wildfires have been reported in the region, bringing the area's total active fires to 109.

Ontario says COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the tourism and culture industries, and the investment will help organizations that are finding new ways to safely operate.

The two temporary road test locations for G and G2 licences will open on Aug. 9 in Guelph and Oshawa, with four more opening in the Toronto and Hamilton areas in September.

The death toll in Ontario has risen to 9,360 as 11 more deaths were recorded. However, the ministry of health indicated seven deaths were from 2020 following data cleaning.

Emphasis on masking, ventilation and cohorts is a key part of the provincial guidance, experts say, as Ontario schools prepare to resume full-time in-person learning.

Stephanie Battieste launched 'Babes Brigade' six years ago, offering skateboarding lessons to females of all ages. She's seen an uptick in interest since the Olympics.

Black Kingstonians reflect on the new holiday — Emancipation Day — and how it being federally recognized will change the narrative for Black people.