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Air pollution in Sarnia-area linked to increased cancer risk: health reviewA government-funded health project shows that in certain parts of Sarnia there is an increased risk of cancer, particularly leukemia, because of exposure to air pollution.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Man convicted in hours-long sex assault at College Street Bar in Toronto granted bailThe former owner of the College Street Bar, Gavin MacMillan, 44, and former manager Enzo De Jesus Carrasco, 34, were sentenced on Feb. 12 for gang sex assault and drugging the victim.CrimeFeb 20, 2020
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Extreme cold weather alert issued for the Toronto area as -19 wind chill expectedThe weather agency predicts temperatures will climb slightly throughout the day but will drop at night and feel like -19 C overnight with wind chill.WeatherFeb 20, 2020
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Man charged with attempted murder after violent attack at west-end Toronto apartmentPolice said officers were called near Weston Road and Oak Street, south of Highway 401, at around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 with reports of a violent assault.CrimeFeb 19, 2020
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Police looking for suspect involved in double-shooting outside Thornhill mallPolice were called to Promenade mall in the area of Bathurst and Centre Street a little after 8:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.CrimeFeb 16, 2020
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Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Brampton: policeEmergency crews responded to the area of Bovaird Drive and Brisdale Drive after receiving reports of a collision around 9 p.m.CanadaFeb 15, 2020
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9-year-old boy presumed dead after falling into Lake Erie: OPPPolice said the search for the missing boy is now a recovery mission.CanadaFeb 15, 2020
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2 men convicted in ‘violent’ College Street Bar sex assault in Toronto sentenced to 9 yearsA judge sentenced Gavin MacMillan, 44, and Enzo De Jesus Carrasco, 34, to seven years in prison for gang sexual assault and two years for drugging the victim.CrimeFeb 12, 2020
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Man found without vital sign following stabbing in Etobicoke building: policeEmergency crews were called to the area of The Queensway and Zorra Street and located a man without vital signs inside a building a little before 10 p.m.CrimeFeb 9, 2020
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Toronto police hit by ‘shock wave’ after veteran officer dies by apparent suicide: ‘He will be missed’Chief Mark Saunders confirmed that Const. Mike Austin, a member of the force for 21 years, died Thursday night and his death was being investigated as a suicide.CanadaFeb 7, 2020
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Scarborough man charged for misleading police after fatal Pickering hit-and-runDurham police were called to Taunton and Altona roads a little after midnight for reports of a pedestrian hit-and-run on Sept. 21, 2019.CrimeFeb 7, 2020
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Aurora, Ont. man, 32, charged with manslaughter following overdose death: policePolice were called to the area of Stone Road and Bayview Avenue after a man was found dead inside a residence.CrimeFeb 7, 2020
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Two people arrested in connection with fatal Mississauga stabbing: Peel policePolice said 24-year-old Christopher Birrell died at the scene and the suspect was seen fleeing on foot.CrimeFeb 5, 2020
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Woman in wheelchair dies after Mississauga hit-and-run, police sayEmergency crews were called to the area of Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East for reports of a collision a little after 6:30 a.m.TrafficJan 31, 2020
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Man critically injured after being struck by vehicle in North York: policeEmergency crews said they responded to the area of Sheppard Avenue West and Allen Road around 4:30 a.m.TrafficJan 31, 2020
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OPP busts high-level drug trafficking network, 12 men face combined 81 charges"These are the individuals who would have provided drugs to street gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, as well as organized crime groups in all the communities," said OCEB Dir. Supt. Bryan MacKillop.CrimeJan 30, 2020
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Photo released of suspect who claimed to be officer, sexually assaulted woman: Durham policePolice say a man went to a sex worker's motel room on Consumer Drive on Jan. 24, allegedly claiming to be a client and verbally identifying himself as a police officer.CrimeJan 30, 2020
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1 injured following 3-alarm fire at east-end Toronto apartmentToronto Fire Services said crews responded to a three-alarm fire near Dundas Street East and Broadview Avenue a little before 6 a.m.FireJan 30, 2020
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Shots ring out on Mississauga street for 2nd consecutive night: Peel policePolice say they located shell casings in the area of Acorn Place and Elia Avenue just before 1 a.m. Thursday.CrimeJan 30, 2020
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Man dead, 2 injured after ‘gang-related’ Scarborough shooting: Toronto policeA man who was suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest died at the scene, while another man was transported to hospital after a bullet grazed his head, officers said.CrimeJan 25, 2020
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Toronto behavioural therapist charged after 8-year-old patient assaulted in homeOfficials said the therapist was providing services to the boy at a home in the Dufferin and Queen Street West area on Jan. 17.CrimeJan 24, 2020
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Heavy rainfall, snow expected to hit Greater Toronto Area ahead of weekend: Environment CanadaEnvironment Canada predicts total amounts to reach 20 to 35 mm before changing to wet snow on Saturday morning.EnvironmentJan 24, 2020
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Man charged with 1st-degree murder after fatal Scarborough apartment fireThe victim, who was later identified as Maryna Kudzianiuk, 49, was found inside a bathtub suffering from obvious signs of trauma and was later pronounced dead in hospital.CrimeJan 24, 2020
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Brampton girl, 11, seriously injured after getting hit by vehicle while walking to school: policePolice said they were called to the area of Brisdale Drive and Sandy Breach Road a little after 9 a.m. Tuesday.InvestigationsJan 14, 2020
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Rosedale Valley homeless encampment catches fire days after City of Toronto dismantlingPolice said they were called the area of Bloor East and Sherbourne streets following reports of a fire under a bridge around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.CanadaJan 12, 2020
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