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    COVID-19 patient says he was rushed to hospital twice due to 'nasty' symptoms

    A Toronto man living with COVID-19 is sharing his experience and encouraging everyone to continue distancing to keep people safe. 1

  • Emily, a two-year-old child with renal failure, is seen in this undated photograph. (SickKids Hospital)

    'I hope he feels awful': Medical formula for child with kidney disease stolen from porch

    An Ontario mother says she was angry to learn that someone had stolen medical baby formula meant for her daughter, who has a rare kidney disease, from the family’s front porch. 1

  • A Toronto police officer speaks to a driver in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.

    Those violating Ontario’s emergency orders must ID themselves or face steep fine: government order

    Those facing charges under the province’s emergency laws will have to identify themselves to police and could face steep fines for non-compliance.

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    Male taken to hospital after shots fired between vehicles in Scarborough: police

    A male victim has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Scarborough.

  • Revelers in the crowd cheer along the route of the 2019 Pride Parade in Toronto, Saturday, June 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

    City of Toronto cancels all major events, including Pride parade, until June 30

    The City of Toronto is cancelling all major events and festivals through June 30 to combat the spread of COVID-19. 3

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    Ontario schools will stay closed until May to combat spread of COVID-19

    Ontario's public schools will remain closed to students until May 4th in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government confirmed. 13

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    Mississauga hospital managing COVID-19 outbreak after 4 patients test positive

    Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga is currently managing an outbreak of COVID-19, a hospital spokesperson confirms.

  • Wonder Gadot, with jockey John Velazquez aboard races towards victory during the Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on June 30, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

    Queen's Plate, Canadian Open close to decisions for 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic

    While Toronto's ban on city-led events through June 30 does not prohibit professional sporting contests during the COVID-19 pandemic, two major annual events say they are close to making announcements on their status for this year.

  • A health worker holds a testing tube after conducing at a drive-through COVID-19 test at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Monday, March 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

    Ontario confirms 260 more cases of COVID-19, bringing provincial total to 1,966

    Ontario health officials have confirmed 260 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 1,966. 11

  • An Air Canada jet prepares to land at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on September 30, 2004. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Airline passengers denied refunds amid COVID-19 propose class-action lawsuit

    A couple from Whitby, Ont. who had their dream vacation to Hawaii cancelled due to COVID-19 were shocked when Air Canada told them they would only receive a travel voucher. 1

  • A parade of cars drive down a North York street to celebrate a teen's birthday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Scott Lightfoot)

    'I thought it would just be a regular day': Toronto teen surprised with birthday parade

    Addy Greenglass said she only wanted on thing for her birthday. She wanted to see her friends. 1

  • Pinecrest Nursing Home is pictured above on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Mike Walker/ CTV News)

    13 deaths now linked to COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care home in Bobcaygeon, Ont.

    There are now 13 deaths linked to an outbreak of COVID-19 at a long-term care home in Bobcaygeon, Ont. 13

  • Brampton Civic Hospital is shown on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. A public health official says a patient at a hospital near Toronto has been isolated as a precautionary measure after showing flu-like symptoms similar to those characteristic of the Ebola virus. (The Canadian Press/Victor Biro)

    Health officials report first COVID-19 related death in Peel region

    A man in his 70s is believed to be the first resident of Peel Region to die after becoming infected with COVID-19, public health officials confirmed Tuesday.

  • A family decided to transform their curbside library into a pantry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ted Brooks/CTV News Toronto)

    Curbside library transformed into 'Little Free Pantry' amid COVID-19 pandemic

    A Toronto community has come together to help neighbours in need by sharing food and supplies in a unique way. 1

  • Wendel Clark's Muskoka cottage is shown in this photo posted to AirBnB. Clark will rent the cottage out this summer with all proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

    Ontario health officials urge residents not to flock to cottage country amid pandemic

    Ontario’s top doctor is urging people not to flock to their cottages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Steven Tsai says his kids adored their uncle, John. John Tsai died of COVID-19 at age 41 on March 31. (Courtesy: Tsai family)

    Waterloo Region man, 41, dies of COVID-19, public health says

    A Waterloo Region man who was sick with COVID-19 has died from the virus. 1

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    Charges laid after woman is fatally shot in Scarborough

    A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in Scarborough earlier this month.

  • The Rekai Centres' Sherbourne Place facility is pictured above in this photo from its website. (www.rekaicentre.com)

    Long-term care resident dies after COVID-19 outbreak at downtown Toronto facility

    A resident of a downtown long-term care home has died and three others have tested positive for COVID-19 following an outbreak of the virus at the facility, officials have confirmed.

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

    PM Trudeau says more medical supplies coming in days as industry retools

    The federal government is spending $2 billion to procure more diagnostic testing, ventilators, and personal protective equipment for front-line workers in the COVID-19 fight, with some supplies set to be ready within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday. 24

  • Children are seen playing in a schoolyard. (CTV News Toronto)

    Ontario strikes deals with French-language, elementary teachers' unions

    Ontario has reached tentative contract agreements with the unions representing the province's 12,000 French-language teachers and 83,000 elementary teachers.

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    Latest cases of COVID-19: LCBO worker in Toronto tests positive for virus

    As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to mount locally, CTV News Toronto is keeping a running tally of cases involving people who might be employed in a public-facing role.

  • The logo for Toronto Police Service is seen in this undated file image.

    Toronto Police Service has 500 members in self-isolation, head of union says

    Hundreds of members of the Toronto Police Service are currently in self-isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the police union confirms to CP24. 1

  • In this photo taken on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, Denis Akimov, 15, sits in front of his laptop at home in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo/Balint Szlanko)

    Ontario promises $25M for post-secondary institutions and support to allow online exams

    The Ontario government says it will be providing post-secondary institutions with $25 million in funding and support to allow year-end exams to take place online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • A daycare in Toronto is seen in this file image. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

    Toronto’s emergency child care centres open today

    The City of Toronto has opened four emergency child care centres for eligible, essential and critical service workers.

  • A healthcare worker shows a package with items used for testing people for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

    Toronto mayor says hotel rooms could be used to treat some COVID-19 patients

    Mayor John Tory says that plans are being put into place to use empty hotel rooms to treat some people who may contract COVID-19 but don’t necessarily need to be hospitalized.

  • In this Thursday, March 26, 2020, photo, playground equipment is surrounded by caution tape at Wayside Park in Crestview, Fla. Beaches and many public parks and spaces have been closed recently in an attempt to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. (Devon Ravine/Northwest Florida Daily News via AP)

    Ontario closes all playgrounds, sports facilities and off-leash dog parks

    Ontario has closed all outdoor recreational facilities, including playgrounds, sports fields and off-leash dog parks, in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 11

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