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LHSC losing 84 employees as vaccine mandate takes effect

The London Health Sciences Centre says more than 99 per cent of staff and physicians are fully vaccinated, but 84 employees are being let go due to the mandatory vaccination policy.

Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March

The Ontario government has unveiled its long awaited plan to slowly lift public health restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in the province continues to level off.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wears a mask during a press conference at Queen's Park in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

'Smashing' business opens doors in Huron County, Ont.

Jared Daw is using a crowbar to take out his frustrations on an old printer. Normally, that’s something that might get you in trouble, but it’s all part of the plan at a new business in downtown Clinton, Ont.

Jared Daw does some smashing at Anger Management Destruction Therapy Clinic in Clinton, Ont. in October 2021. (Scott Miller / CTV News)

Cases climb again as MLHU reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 27 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the highest daily total since the beginning of the month, but no new deaths.

Accused in 2018 Warwick, Ont. stabbing pleads guilty

A Lambton County woman pleaded guilty Friday in connection with the stabbing death of a man in the village of Warwick.

One person dies, another injured after incident in Northern Bruce Peninsula

Grey Bruce OPP are investigating a sudden death in Northern Bruce Peninsula.

'Put a plan in place': calls for Ford government to be ready when children's vaccine approved

With COVID-19 cases continuing to turn up in Ontario schools, there are growing calls for swift approval of the children’s vaccine, and for the province to be ready with a rollout plan.

Go-Vaxx vaccine bus to tour southwestern Ontario

A mobile vaccine clinic is visiting Southwestern Ontario over the next two weeks.

St. Marys resident charged with murder of 25-day-old baby in 1985

A 62-year-old St. Marys resident has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of a baby more than 35 years ago.

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Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March

The Ontario government has unveiled its long awaited plan to slowly lift public health restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in the province continues to level off.

Alec Baldwin says death of cinematographer was a 'tragic accident'

Alec Baldwin said Friday that the killing of a cinematographer who died after Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set was a 'tragic accident,' as authorities investigated the shooting, which also wounded the director.

Workers who resist vaccine mandates may not be eligible for EI, according to feds

Workers who lose their job over a refusal to vaccinate against COVID-19 may not be eligible for employment insurance benefits, according to updated guidelines from the federal government.

COVID-19 vaccines for children: Experts answer parents' biggest questions

CTVNews.ca asked two experts to answer common questions submitted by readers about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Here's a look at their responses.

What are prop guns and how are they dangerous? Alec Baldwin incident raises concerns

Firearms experts say it is rare for someone to be killed from a prop gun while filming a movie or TV show, as a weapons master or armorer is mandated to be on set to ensure everyone's safety, in addition to providing rigorous training and gun handling to actors beforehand.