Around Ontario

TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.

MONTREAL — Quebec's ombudswoman has launched an investigation into the failings of the province's health care network in responding to the many COVID-19 outbreaks in public and private senior residences.

TORONTO — One of the longest-serving coaches in Canadian university sports is stepping down. Michele Belanger, the University of Toronto women's basketball head coach, will retire on July 1, the school announced Tuesday.

MONTREAL — The grand chief of the Mohawks of Kanesatake says he has reached a deal with Quebec to partially reopen a provincial park near the community.

TORONTO — Interested in coaching the Canadian men's rugby league team? The Canada Rugby League Association is taking applications.

MONTREAL — As an early heat wave descends on Quebec, provincial health authorities are looking for ways to keep residents cool in the province's COVID-19-hit long-term care homes.

TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn't banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFL approached Ottawa last month for financial assistance.

TORONTO — Members of the military called in to assist five long-term care homes in Ontario dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks wrote a report on some of the troubling observations they made at those homes.

TORONTO — A new global, digital festival produced and organized by Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube will have some Canadian contributions.

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League say it expects clubs to resume training soon, pending approval from local authorities.