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Man charged in violent kidnapping that left one dead, sent 2 to hospital in Hamilton

Hamilton police have charged a 25-year-old man with first-degree murder in a violent kidnapping that left one man dead and two in hospital.
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Ontario, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to offer free menstrual products in schools

Ontario, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to offer free menstrual products in schools

TORONTO — Ontario and Shoppers Drug Mart are partnering to distribute free menstrual products in schools. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it's an important step for the health and safety of students.
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GO trains and UP Express won't require proof of COVID-19 vaccine

GO trains and UP Express won't require proof of COVID-19 vaccine

TORONTO — A Toronto-area transit company says it does not plan to require passengers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they ride.
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Ontario hospital fires 57 unvaccinated employees; says 98.5 per cent obeyed mandate

Ontario hospital fires 57 unvaccinated employees; says 98.5 per cent obeyed mandate

WINDSOR, Ont. — A southwestern Ontario hospital has fired 57 employees who failed to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by a Thursday deadline -- a number it said is dwarfed by the thousands who did get their shots.
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Ontario says kids can trick-or-treat this Halloween, with some precautions

Ontario says kids can trick-or-treat this Halloween, with some precautions

TORONTO — Trick-or-treating is back this year — just not too loudly.
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Mayor of Brockville resigns after buying 'dream home' outside eastern Ontario city

BROCKVILLE, Ont. — The mayor of Brockville has stepped down after moving into his "dream home" outside of the eastern Ontario city.
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Man charged after allegedly running unlicensed cosmetic surgery clinic in Oshawa

OSHAWA, Ont. — A man is facing charges after allegedly running an unlicensed cosmetic surgery clinic out of a home in Oshawa, Ont.
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Ontario's top doctor to release guidance for Thanksgiving, Halloween

Ontario's top doctor to release guidance for Thanksgiving, Halloween

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is set to release his advice today for safely celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween. Earlier this week, Dr.
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Ontario announces funds to hire more than 4,000 long-term care workers this year

Ontario announces funds to hire more than 4,000 long-term care workers this year

TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care operators welcomed provincial funding announced Wednesday to hire more than 4,000 staff within a year but advocates and employees said more must be done to improve working conditions in the sector.
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Some Ontario health units tighten immunization rules for indoor youth sports

Some Ontario health units tighten immunization rules for indoor youth sports

Ontario health units are starting to take a harder line than the province on COVID-19 vaccination rules for youth sports, but some operators say the sudden change has unfairly shut out young participants.
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