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14.04.2022 / 01:25

Man arrested after 7 vehicles struck in Mississauga collision

Toronto Police and Peel Police are conducting a joint investigation into a multi-vehicle collision on Tuesday night. Officers say seven vehicles were struck and one man has been arrested. Erica Vella reports.

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Toronto Board of Health report looks at pandemic health impacts on children and youth

A report that went before the Toronto Board of Health looks at the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth. Erica Vella reports.

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Kyiv mayor addresses Toronto city council

The mayor of Ukrainian capital Kyiv addressed Toronto city councillors during a virtual address on Thursday. Erica Vella reports.

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Toronto’s Little Jamaica community reacts to protests over royal visit

A royal tour through Caribbean countries has resulted in backlash against the British monarchy, with protests happening in Jamaica. Erica Vella has reaction from people in Toronto’s Jamaican community.

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Man charged in connect to two sexual assault investigations

An arrest has been made in connection to two sexual assaults dating back to 2013 and 2014. Erica Vella reports.

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Five people dead in collision involving passenger van, tractor trailer

Five men are dead following a collision on Highway 401 near Quinte West. Erica Vella has the latest on the OPP investigation.

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Families searching for ways to progress Ukraine adoptions

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has paused all adoption process and some families are left trying to find ways to bring children to safety.

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Hundreds of charges laid in child sex abuse investigation

Two people are facing hundreds of charges in a child sex abuse investigation according to Toronto Police. Erica Vella reports.

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Ontario scraps licence plate sticker renewal fees

The Ontario government has announced it is eliminating licence plate renewal fees and sticker fees by March 13 and will refund the cost of stickers purchased since March 2020. Erica Vella reports.

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Toronto police reveal startling statistics around gun crime

In recent weeks, the city has seen a rash of gun violence involving young people and Toronto Police released some startling statistics on Tuesday. Erica Vella reports.

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Restaurant, gym owners react to lifting of capacity limits, vaccine mandates

On the heels of the Ford government’s announcement of the easing of restrictions, business owners in Ontario expressing a cautious optimism over the changes. Erica Vella reports.

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Extracurricular school activities, non-emergent surgeries set to resume in Ontario

The chief medical officer of health announced Thursday that extracurricular school activities and non-urgent, non-emergent surgeries are set to resume in Ontario. Erica Vella reports.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Drivers react to trucker convoy

A protest taking over roads several roads across Ontario evoking mixed reaction for those who work in the trucking industry. Erica Vella has details.

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TCDSB says union representing elementary schools issued strike notice

In a letter to parent, the Toronto Catholic District School Board says Toronto Elementary Catholic Teacher’s union has issued notice of a full strike at one or more schools on Monday if a collective agreement isn’t reached.

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TCDSB says union representing elementary schools issued strike notice

In a letter to parents, the Toronto Catholic District School Board says Toronto Elementary Catholic Teacher’s union has issued notice of a full strike at one or more schools on Monday if a collective agreement isn’t reached.

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Chief medical officer of health unsure if restrictions ease Jan. 26

On Thursday, the chief medical officer of health spoke with reporters and fielded questions around whether or not businesses will be able to reopen Jan. 26. Erica Vella had more.

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Staff at Pearson airport COVID testing site say working conditions unacceptable

Staff members at a pre-departure COVID testing site at Pearson airport say they are working in freezing temperatures and conditions have made it nearly impossible for employees to do their jobs properly.

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Strain on emergency services, absences results in ambulance service delays

The pandemic has caused a lot of strain on many emergency services operating in Toronto and as Erica Vella reports, union leaders say it has resulted in delays for ambulances in the city.

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Ontario schools moving to remote learning amid Omicron surge

The provincial government has announced schools will move to online learning until at least Jan. 17 in an effort to slow the spread of Omicron. Erica Vella reports.

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The Weeknd, Justin Bieber among YouTube top trending videos for 2021

Music from The Weeknd and Justin Bieber, along with a video challenge where one man is buried alive for 50 hours, are among some of the top trending videos on YouTube in 2021. Erica Vella has details.

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Some Toronto restaurants temporarily close amid Omicron surge

Several Toronto restaurants are temporarily shutting their doors because of the rising number of Omicron cases. Erica Vella reports.

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Ontario adds new restrictions, capacity limits ahead of the holidays

With just over a week until Christmas, the Ontario government has put in new restrictions in a bid to help reduce the spread of Omicron. Erica Vella has details on the new measures.

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Booster eligibility expands to 50+ in Ontario

On the day booster eligibility expanded in Ontario, some health experts say a third dose may not be enough to stop Omicron. Erica Vella has more.

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COVID-19: Durham Region detects its 1st Omicron variant case

The Durham Region Health Department says they have confirmed one case of the Omicron variant from a close contact of a returning traveller from a country in southern Africa. Erica Vella reports.

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Ontario reaches 10,000 COVID-related deaths

Over 20 months, there have been 10,000 COVID-19-related deaths in Ontario. Erica Vella looks beyond the number and speaks with relatives of some of those who have died.

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What parents and kids can expect at mass COVID vaccination sites in Toronto

On Thursday, children will get the chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at City-run immunization clinics. Erica Vella has details on all the features that parents and children can expect.

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Reaction to Ontario expanding COVID-19 booster eligibility

Starting Saturday, booster eligibility will expand in Ontario to include people 70 years and older, those who received a viral vector vaccine, frontline healthcare workers and First Nations people and their non-Indigenous household members.

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Ontario lifts capacity limits on outdoor organized events

Ontario has announced that capacity limits on outdoor organized events will be lifted, effective immediately. But as Erica Vella reports, some beloved large-scale events will continue to remain virtual.

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COVID-19: Restaurant, gym owners react to Ontario government’s plan to lift capacity limits

Restaurant and gym owners say they are relieved that that provincial government will be lifting capacity limits starting on Monday. Erica Vella has their reaction.

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COVID-19: 147 staff at SickKids placed on unpaid leave for not providing proof of full vaccination status

Nearly 150 staff members at Sick Kids Hospital have been placed on unpaid leave for not providing proof that they are fully vaccinated. Erica Vella reports.

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COVID-19: Retailers in Toronto’s PATH continue to struggle as business slowly rebound

Retailers and restaurants are slowly returning to a new normal as Ontario continues to make moves to reopen. But as Erica Vella reports, some businesses in the city’s PATH system say that hasn’t been the case for them.

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Province updates COVID-19 screening tool for students, children in daycare

The Ontario government has updated the COVID screen tool with one week left before the start of school. Erica Vella reports.

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Ontario removes runny nose, headache from symptom list on daily school COVID-19 screener

The Ontario government has updated the COVID screening tool with one week left before students head back to class. Erica Vella reports.

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Ontario cabinet debating implementation of provincial COVID-19 vaccine ‘passport’

Sources Global News spoke with say Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet are debating the possibility of instituting a provincial COVID-19 vaccine “passport.” Erica Vella reports.

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Parent fined after allegedly sending child with COVID-19 symptoms to Vaughan daycare

York Region Public Health says a parent has been charged after the health unit alleges a child who was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms was sent to a daycare in Vaughan. Erica Vella reports.

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COVID-19: What some Ontario universities, colleges are doing to prepare for fall semester

Some Ontario colleges and universities are requiring students and staff to declare their vaccination status ahead of the fall semester. Erica Vella has details.

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Frustration from Canadians unable to cross U.S. land border

Many Canadians who own property in the U.S. are expressing frustration after the U.S. has continued to delay the reopening of the land border to Canadians for non-essential reasons. Erica Vella reports.

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New York City requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for some indoor settings

In a couple of weeks, New York City will be requiring proof of vaccination for any staff or customers wishing to enter restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues. Erica Vella reports.

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CDC recommends fully vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance, advising that all fully vaccinated Americans wear masks in areas experiencing surging numbers of COVID-19 infections. Erica Vella reports.

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Bill Cosby released from jail after sex assault conviction overturned

Bill Cosby has been released from jail after Pennsylvanian’s top court overturned his conviction on Wednesday. Erica Vella reports.

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PHAC releases guidance on what Canadians can and cannot do as more people become fully immunized

The Public Health Agency of Canada has released updated guidance for Canadians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Erica Vella reports.

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Most of Ontario to enter into Stage Two of reopening next week

Most of Ontario will be heading into Stage Two if its reopening plan on Wednesday. Erica Vella has details on what will be open as part of the step forward.

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Toronto police attempt to remove encampment site in Trinity Bellwood’s Park

Tensions flared on Tuesday after Toronto police attended Trinity Bellwoods Park to remove a homeless encampment site. Erica Vella has reaction from advocates as well as the city.

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Prime minister, premiers discuss possibility of Canada-U.S. border reopening

As COVID-19 cases continue to decrease, there has been growing pressure from those in the tourism industry to reopen the Canada-U.S. border ,which has been closed for non-essential travel since March 2020. Erica Vella has more.

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Ontario enters stage 1 pandemic reopening

Restaurants owners were ready to serve guests for the first time in months as of midnight on Friday. Erica Vella has details on the stage one reopening pace.

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Ontario stay-at-home order to expire midnight Wednesday

On Wednesday, a province-wide stay-at-home order is set to end in Ontario. Erica Vella has details on what it means.

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Chris ‘Sky’ Saccoccia charged after allegedly threatening to kill Doug Ford, other elected officials

Chris ‘Sky’ Saccoccia is facing numerous charges after he allegedly threatened to killed Premier Doug Ford and other elected officials, according to court documents. Erica Vella reports.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0