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Three separate drug overdose calls within an hour prompt public safety advisory

Three men are in stable condition in hospital after police responded to three separate overdose calls within one hour in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police say they were called to three different locations between 7:35 p.m. and 8:35 p.m.

Ontario police say 11-year-old was driving speeding car that smashed through fences

WHITBY, Ont. — Police in a community northeast of Toronto say when they managed to stop a vehicle that sped past them at about 150 km/h, they found an 11-year-old boy at the wheel and a 12-year-old boy was his passenger.
Ontario lifts mask mandates in most public spaces including schools, retail settings

Ontario lifts mask mandates in most public spaces including schools, retail settings

TORONTO — Ontario residents were able to shop, see a movie, and take in a hockey game without wearing a mask for the first time in about a year-and-a-half as the province lifted face-covering mandates for most public spaces Monday.
Ontario introduces bill aimed at tackling border blockades

Ontario introduces bill aimed at tackling border blockades

Ontario introduced legislation Monday with measures aimed at tackling blockades at international border crossings like the one at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor that disrupted trade with the U.S. last month.

Coroner's inquest to examine 2018 death of man fatally injured at construction site

A coroner's inquest is set to examine the death of a man who was fatally injured while working at a Mississauga, Ont., construction site. The Ministry of the Solicitor General says Fernando Santos died on Jan. 23, 2018 at the age of 59.

Ottawa man charged with sexually assaulting three woman while working as healer

An Ottawa man has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults on three women. Police say the investigation began last May after a complaint was filed with the service.
Mosque in Mississauga, Ont., considering locking doors after attack

Mosque in Mississauga, Ont., considering locking doors after attack

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A mosque in Mississauga, Ont., is considering keeping its doors locked during prayers after a man wielding an axe and bear spray interrupted an early-morning prayer and allegedly attacked congregants on Saturday.
Ontario reports 551 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 182 in ICUs

Ontario reports 551 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 182 in ICUs

Ontario is reporting 551 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 182 people in ICU. That's down from 613 hospitalizations and 185 intensive care patients yesterday. Three more COVID-19 deaths are being reported today.
Ontarians prepare for mask mandate to end on Monday, some plan to keep masking

Ontarians prepare for mask mandate to end on Monday, some plan to keep masking

TORONTO — Masks will no longer be part of the required dress code in most Ontario public spaces come Monday, as the government turns the public health measure into an individual choice.

Two boys charged after TTC operator assaulted, two suspects wanted: Toronto police

Toronto police say two boys are facing multiple charges after a TTC operator was assaulted by a group of people on Saturday evening. Police say the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. at Sheppard Subway Station.