Around Ontario

MARKHAM, Ont. — A man has pleaded guilty to killing four of his family members in Markham, Ont., last year. Menhaz Zaman's lawyer says he pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and one of second-degree murder on Thursday.

TORONTO — The agency that oversees teachers in Ontario is calling on retirees to return to the classroom.

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is still taking time to "decompress" after a strange NBA season that started with a championship banner raising at Scotiabank Arena, was interrupted by months by the COVID-19 pandemic and ended with a tough secon

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Minister is asking people to limit interactions outside their immediate household — including cancelling their Thanksgiving plans — as the province tries to beat back a second COVID-19 wave.

TORONTO — A Toronto-raised musician has recruited some veteran artists for a virtual concert and fundraiser marking what would be John Lennon's 80th birthday next month.

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured in a fall from an apartment balcony in London, Ont., today. The Special Investigations Unit says a 21-year-old man called 911 around 11:20 a.m.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reimposing travel restrictions on residents of Quebec's southern Gaspe area, which has seen its COVID-19 alert level rise.

MILTON, Ont. — Halton police have charged a third man in connection with the death of 16-year-old Ezekiel Agyemang, who was allegedly kidnapped, shot and left by the side of the road this summer.

TORONTO — People without COVID-19 symptoms should no longer be going to Ontario's testing centres, the government said Thursday, as it looked to tackle crippling lineups at its assessment sites.

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has received a $250-million donation, a "transformational" gift it says will be used for health-care research and medical innovation. The school said it is the largest donation in its history.