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  OPP reveals how it will enforce Ontario's stay-at-home order

  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has articulated how they will enforce the provincial government’s stay-at-home order a day after the new rules went into effect.

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  Police arrest person who barricaded inside Oakville, Ont. home

  One person who was barricaded inside a home in Oakville, Ont. was taken into custody Friday evening, ending a nearly 10-hour long standoff. 2

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  Young woman from Toronto who was lost on B.C. mountain has died, police say

  A young woman from Toronto who was lost on a B.C. mountain overnight has died, according to police. 2

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  Ontario considers delaying second COVID-19 doses ahead of potential vaccine shortage

  Ontario is considering whether to delay administering the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, ahead of a potential shortage of doses in Canada.

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  Cops involved in Lindsay, Ont. shooting that left father and baby dead refuse to speak to SIU

  The province's police watchdog says the three Ontario Provincial Police officers who discharged their firearms during a November confrontation in Lindsay, Ont. that left a 33-year-old man and his infant son dead have so far refused to be interviewed.

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  Female pedestrian left with serious injuries after Eglinton West crash

  A 60-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto's Eglinton West area on Friday evening.

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  Ontario MPP kicked out of PC caucus for calling lockdown 'deadlier than COVID'

  An Ontario MPP who sent Premier Doug Ford a two-page letter calling the provincial lockdown "deadlier than COVID" has been kicked out of caucus for his "irresponsible" comments. 41

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  Nick Mantas, Karygiannis’ former chief of staff, wins Scarborough-Agincourt byelection

  Nick Mantas has won the byelection for Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, filling the vacant seat previously occupied by his previous boss Jim Karygiannis who was removed as councillor over his 2018 election campaign expenses. 1

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  Tkachuk, Senators down Maple Leafs 5-3 in 1st game in 10 months

  Brady Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Matt Murray made 20 saves in his Ottawa debut, and the Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Friday in their first game in more than 10 months.

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  Ontario records 100 more COVID-19-related deaths, just under 3,000 new infections

  Ontario health officials are recording a spike in the number of people who have died due to COVID-19, as the province reports just over 2,900 new cases of the disease. 36

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  All Toronto long-term care home residents and staff have gotten first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

  Residents, staff and essential caregivers at all 87 of Toronto’s long-term care homes have now had the opportunity to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, one week ahead of schedule.

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  Police release photos of suspect vehicle in Scarborough shooting investigation

  Toronto police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect vehicle in connection with a shooting last month that left a man seriously injured.

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  New COVID-19 modelling shows pandemic resurgence in Canada rapidly worsening

  The spread of COVID-19 continues to surge rapidly across the country and federal officials are urging swift action to avoid Canadian doctors having to make 'impossible choices,' such as who gets an ICU bed. 5

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  More than 53,000 tickets were issued by Toronto's new speed cameras in 5 months

  More than 53,000 tickets have been issued to drivers caught speeding by Toronto’s newly installed speed cameras during the first round of enforcement, according to new data.

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  Owners of Toronto restaurant huddled inside office as shots rang out in front of their store

  The owners of a Toronto restaurant said they huddled inside their office as shots rang out near the front door of the store on Thursday evening. 1

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  Toronto Blue Jays sign outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, pitcher Ross Stripling

  The Blue Jays have avoided arbitration with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and right-hander Ross Stripling after signing them to one-year deals on Friday.

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  Parents find strategies to manage extended online learning in southern Ontario

  Tanya Bogatin's once pristine home is no longer quite so organized, and she's waiting a little longer between loads of laundry, but it's no skin off her back.

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  City of Vaughan closes skating rinks, toboggan hill and dog park amid stay-at home order

  The City of Vaughan appears to be the first municipality in the Greater Toronto Area to close some of its outdoor amenities following a stay-at-home order issued by the provincial government. 1

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  With Ontario's stay-at-home order in effect, can police randomly stop you?

  Ontario's stay-at-home order is now in effect for the province but the government said police don’t have the authority to randomly stop residents on the street to make sure their trip is essential. 40

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  Ontario family looks to raise $3 million to buy life-saving drug for baby

  Every few weeks, Daniel Muljarahardja and his wife Saraswati bring their baby Marcellinus to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children for a painful spinal injection of a drug called Spinraza. But Spinraza can only slowdown, not halt, the physical deterioration caused by Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 2

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  'This is too much': Art shows children's struggles during pandemic, says researcher

  A collection of children's drawings made during the pandemic illustrates the mental toll the crisis is taking on Canadian youth, says the researcher behind a project analyzing their artwork.

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  Vehicle prices in Canada hit all-time high with average topping $40,000

  Vehicle prices in Canada have hit an all-time high with the average vehicle selling for more than $40,000. 1

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  'It hurts and I'm scared': Ontario hospitals struggle amid COVID-19 surge as patients wait for life-saving surgeries

  Ontario residents are anxiously waiting for life-saving and life-altering surgeries as the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelms hospitals forcing doctors to make tough decisions.

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  2021 Toronto budget process begins with proposed 0.7 per cent property tax hike

  Toronto’s proposed budget for 2021 relies on nearly $900 million in assumed funding from other levels of government as the city’s finances continue to be ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. 2

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  Toronto's Catholic school board reinstates LGBTQ+ website to resource page following criticism

  The Toronto Catholic District School Board has reinstated a website to its resource page following criticism from some members of the LGBTQ+ community.