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  Eight Toronto schools confirmed to have at least one COVID-19 case linked to variant of concern

  Eight schools in Toronto have at least one COVID-19 case that has screened positive for a variant of concern, Toronto Public Health reported Wednesday.

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  Ontario's online portal to book COVID-19 vaccines launches on March 15, people 80 and over first in line

  Ontario’s online portal where people from the general population can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment will be launched on March 15, and will start by allowing people 80 and over to register first. 40

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  Woman dead, man arrested following incident in Richmond Hill

  A woman is dead, and a man is in custody following a homicide in Richmond Hill Wednesday evening. 1

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  Some travellers from Toronto Pearson International Airport violating Quarantine Act

  Several international travellers arriving at Toronto's Pearson International Airport have refused to comply with a new rule requiring a three-day hotel quarantine, local police said Wednesday. 1

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  Drunk driver Marco Muzzo's wish to live near deadly crash site shows lack of victim empathy: parole board

  Convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo has expressed a wish to move back to the area where the crash that killed four members of the same family occurred nearly six years ago, despite his parole conditions specifically restricting him from doing so. 4

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  Toronto has cancelled all events through Canada Day

  The City of Toronto has cancelled all city-led and city-permitted outdoor events up to and including Canada Day amid news that COVID-19 cases could again be on the rise in the city.

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  Charges stayed in major Ontario organized crime investigation after allegations of improper wiretap

  Charges in a major Ontario organized crime investigation have been stayed by prosecutors after allegations that York Regional Police listened in on phone calls protected by solicitor-client privilege, according to a lawyer for one of the accused.

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  Food delivery driver’s insurance claim initially denied when SUV stolen from driveway

  Due to COVID-19, more people are ordering from food delivery services and that means more people are also working as food delivery drivers. 1

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  Mississauga mayor wants city to enter red zone when stay-at-home order lifted

  Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie is pushing for her city to be placed in the red zone of the province's colour-coded framework for COVID-19 restrictions once the stay-at-home order is lifted.

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  Nick Nurse says busy second half of season might require deeper roster

  A quick look at the Raptors schedule for the second half of the shortened NBA season had Nick Nurse already thinking about managing minutes.

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  Toronto seniors vaccinated in their own homes as part of mobile clinic test-run

  A pilot program to bring COVID-19 vaccines directly to Toronto seniors living independently was underway Wednesday, with a mobile immunization clinic set up inside a St. Clair West apartment building. 1

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  Investigators ID man fatally shot by Toronto police following missing person investigations

  The province’s police watchdog has named a 45-year-old man who was shot dead by police in downtown Toronto during a missing person investigation, while a second person has been charged in connection to the case. 1

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  Ryerson Review of Journalism temporarily cuts 'Ryerson' from its name

  The magazine long known as the Ryerson Review of Journalism is temporarily removing "Ryerson" from its name.

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  Vaughan school moves to remote-only learning despite only having one confirmed COVID-19 case

  A Vaughan elementary school will move to remote-only instruction for this week and next week after nearly a quarter of its teachers were ordered to self-isolate following a positive COVID-19 case at the school.

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  Here's what you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in the Toronto area

  CTVNewsToronto.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the Toronto area, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line. 40

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  Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers

  Migrant and undocumented workers must have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Canada's immunization effort, advocates said Wednesday, calling on all levels of government to ensure the workers are guaranteed the shots. 1

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  Summer camping spots in Ontario provincial parks already going fast

  Ontario Parks says demand for bookings at provincial parks has nearly doubled in the first two months of 2021 compared to the same time last year. 1

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  Ontario COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault

  A quarantine screening officer who allegedly demanded cash from a woman before sexually assaulting her at her home faces related charges, police said on Wednesday.

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  Group releases alternate vision for Foundry heritage site as province meets with community

  A coalition of community activists has released ideas for preserving several heritage properties in the West Don Lands ahead of a meeting with the province to try and negotiate their fate.

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  Woman credited for pushing children out of harm's way in Toronto west end collision

  A woman was seriously injured and two young children suffered minor injuries following a collision in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood Wednesday morning. 1

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  Ontario announces tuition-free personal support worker training program

  The Ontario government has unveiled a new tuition-free program for those looking to break into the province’s health and long-term care sectors. 40

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  Hamilton police investigating report of baby being buried at vacant residence

  Hamilton police say that they are investigating an unconfirmed report regarding a baby being buried at a residence and have taken two people into custody as part of their probe

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  Ontario reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, nine additional deaths

  New COVID-19 cases in Ontario have jumped back up past the 1,000 mark Wednesday following a slight dip reported a day earlier. 20

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  Students report more anxiety, teachers say COVID-19 safety protocols lacking at TDSB, survey finds

  Children are less happy and anxious about the future and the impact of COVID-19 on their learning, while teachers are largely dissatisfied with pandemic safety measures in schools, a new survey of kids, parents and staff at the Toronto District School Board found.

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  Royal Agricultural Winter Fair plans for in-person event this year

  Organizers of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair say they are planning to move forward with an in-person event this November after moving the festivities online due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year.