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TORONTO — An outspoken member of Ontario's pandemic science advisory table said Monday that he had resigned from the group over alleged "political considerations" he argued were influencing its work – claims the body of experts rejected. Dr.

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for southern Ontario. Temperatures are expected reach 32 C with the humidex values reaching up to 40 C.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 722 cases of COVID-19 today and two new deaths linked to the virus. The latest figures mark the first time since June that the daily tally has passed the 700 mark.

Toronto police are asking for help identifying the victim of a deadly incident involving a vehicle in the city's east end. They say the incident took place on Friday at the intersection of Neilson Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Provincial police say two people have died and another is in hospital after a head-on collision in North Kawartha Township, Ont. They say the vehicles crashed at about 4:30 p.m.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Two men are facing murder charges in the death of a Windsor, Ont., man first discovered earlier this year.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 689 new cases of COVID-19 today, up slightly from the 650 recorded the day before. The province is also reporting one new death related to the virus.

TORONTO — Metrolinx plans to require its staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Ontario transit agency said Friday as Toronto's top public health doctor advised all employers in the city to develop immunization policies.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says its investigation into the police shooting death of a one-year-old boy and his father is on hold. The Special Investigations Unit says the "hold pattern" is due to the U.S.

TORONTO — The Ontario New Democrats want a former Tory legislator who was booted from caucus for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine to be replaced as deputy speaker at Queen's Park.