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Third teen charged with second-degree murder in Hamilton woman's death

Third teen charged with second-degree murder in Hamilton woman's death

Hamilton police say they have arrested a fifth suspect in the death of a 38-year-old woman – the third teenager to be charged with second-degree murder in the case.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in London, Ont., police say

Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in London, Ont., police say

LONDON, Ont. — The London Police Service says a pedestrian has died after being hit by a train. Police say emergency crews responded to the area of York and Maitland streets near downtown London, Ont., around 6 a.m.
Private funeral in Barrie, Ont. today for slain OPP officer

Private funeral in Barrie, Ont. today for slain OPP officer

BARRIE, Ont. — A private funeral is set to be held this morning for an Ontario Provincial Police officer who was shot dead in an ambush attack last week. The OPP says the service for 28-year-old Const. Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala will start at 11 a.m.
Ontario saw highest number of fire-related deaths in decades in 2022: Fire Marshal

Ontario saw highest number of fire-related deaths in decades in 2022: Fire Marshal

Ontario's Fire Marshal urged residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms and thought-out escape plans Tuesday after the province recorded its highest number of fire-related deaths in more than 20 years.

Funeral for slain OPP officer to be livestreamed, with family, police in attendance

The funeral for the Ontario Provincial Police officer killed last week is set to be held Wednesday morning at an arena in his hometown of Barrie, Ont. The OPP says the private service for 28-year-old Const.
Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children takes down websites over 'unusual activity'

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children takes down websites over 'unusual activity'

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children says it has taken down two websites after detecting "potential unusual activity," the latest disruption to Canada's largest pediatric hospital weeks after it was hit by a ransomware attack.
Toronto's SickKids says it is 'aware' of online statement offering free decryptor

Toronto's SickKids says it is 'aware' of online statement offering free decryptor

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children says it is aware of an online statement from a ransomware group that offers a decryptor to restore systems impacted by a mid-December cybersecurity incident.
Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments

Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments

TORONTO — Ontarians with 13 common ailments can skip the doctor's office and head straight to the pharmacist to get a prescription as of today.

Southern Ontario under rainfall warnings and flood watch

TORONTO — Rainfall warnings are in place for large parts of southern Ontario today as Environment Canada says possible downpours could cause flash floods and pooling.
Some Hydro One customers could be without power for weeks after snowstorm

Some Hydro One customers could be without power for weeks after snowstorm

Some parts of Ontario could be waiting weeks for power to fully be restored after a massive snowstorm, the province's largest electricity supplier said Thursday.