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• Woman charged after Ontario couple face intense harassment on Facebook

  A woman from St Mary’s, Ont., is facing charges in connection to harassing posts made on social media about a couple in Guelph, according to police in the Royal City.

  Crime

  Jan 15
• Toronto nightclub may lose liquor licence after man, 19, found dead inside

  A Toronto club may see its liquor licence suspended after a 19-year-old man died while drinking at the establishment last May, according to the AGCO.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon won’t join Liberal leadership race

  Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has become the latest MP to say he won't join the race to become the next leader of the Liberal party.

  Politics

  Jan 12
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• Transport Minister Anita Anand won’t make bid for Liberal leadership or re-election

  Transport Minister Anita Anand will not be entering her name in the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Leader of the Liberal Party.

  Politics

  Jan 11
• It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

  Scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.

  Health

  Jan 11
• Ontario teen puts ‘himself in significant danger’ to save man from tent fire

  A Hamilton, Ont. teen says he has been overwhelmed by the accolades since he rushed inside a burning tent to help a man who was trapped inside.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Threat to Ontario high school was ‘elaborate and well-researched’: police

  OPP in Collingwood and Blue Mountains said that an investigation has uncovered a former student’s plans to threaten a school in the area were “elaborate and well-researched.”

  Crime

  Jan 10
• Maybe it’s Maybelline? Pair walk off with $2K worth of lipstick from Ontario store

  Over the weekend, two people walked into a store and then left a few minutes later with thousands of dollars worth of lipsticks, according to police in Guelph.

  Crime

  Jan 8
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• ‘Crack down’: Ontario tightens border security amid Trump’s tariff threats

  Amidst the noise coming from the U.S. on tariffs and border security, the Ontario government announced a new program to beef up security along the border.

  Politics

  Jan 7
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• Justin Trudeau resignation: Many in his home riding of Papineau happy with news

  Justin Trudeau was first elected to the riding of Papineau in 2008. It's considered one of the most diverse and immigrant-rich ridings in the country.

  Politics

  Jan 6
• Wrestling legend Sweet Daddy Siki remembered across Canada for his greatness

  Sweet Daddy Siki, a wrestling legend from coast to coast in Canada, died this week at age 91. He ended up living in Ontario and trained future WWE superstars Edge and Christian.

  Canada

  Jan 4
• Mom of 7 wins $5M in Ontario lottery, plans to buy accessible home and a sandwich

  A woman from Waterloo, Ont,. plans to buy herself a special sandwich and maybe something bigger after recently becoming a multi-millionaire.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• Pop-up scam sees thieves net $340K in cash, gold bars from Ontario man

  A senior from a small Ontario town is out hundreds of thousands of dollars after being the victim of a pop-up computer scam, according to provincial police.

  Crime

  Jan 2
• Take off the tinsel! What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays

  Once you have decided its time to end your holiday celebrations, what can you do with your tree after you have removed the decorations?

  Commentary

  Dec 27, 2024
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• Shots fired at Jewish elementary school in Toronto for 3rd time this year

  Police say they found evidence of “firearm discharge” at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School, which is located on Chesswood Drive near Sheppard Avenue.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2024
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• 3 charged after records inappropriately accessed at Ontario hospitals: police

  Three people have been charged after records were accessed inappropriately at several hospitals across the province, OPP said Thursday.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2024
• 3 men from United Kingdom charged in beating death of Ontario restaurant owner

  Three men from the United Kingdom have been charged in connection to the death of Curry House owner Sharif Rahman in Owen Sound, Ont., who died following an assault in 2023.

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2024
• Oh, baby: Ontario’s latest top newborn name list is out, with some familiar favourites

  Ontario's public service ministry released the most popular names for babies across Ontario on Wednesday, and for the 15th straight year, Olivia topped the chart for girls.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2024
• Jewelry thefts plaguing Toronto area funding ‘other forms of criminal activity’: police

  The rate of smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies has soared in Toronto and some of the surrounding communities this year as police have reported dozens across the GTA.

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2024
• Another smash-and-grab jewelry store heist in Ontario shopping centre, hammers used

  The robbery at Fairview Mall on Monday was the third involving a group of people using hammers in the Greater Toronto Area this month.

  Crime

  Dec 16, 2024
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• Christmas trees: Knowing the environmental impact of going real vs. artificial

  There is a myriad of reasons that could go into one's decision as to whether they would prefer to have presents under a real or fake tree over the Christmas holidays.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2024
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• Montreal’s old Molson Brewery site will become ‘vibrant’ neighbourhood: developers

  The consortium behind the redevelopment of the old Molson Brewery in Montreal revealed their plans for the redevelopment of the historic site on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2024
• Teen girls transported across Ontario in sex trafficking case, man charged: police

  A Toronto man is facing human trafficking charges after allegedly luring teens from Kingston and Sudbury to the Greater Toronto Area for the purpose of sex trafficking.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2024
• Holiday home invasion in Ontario leads to 17 arrests, $14M drug seizure

  A home invasion in Vaughan on Christmas Eve led York Regional Police to arrest a large network of criminals while also seizing over than $14 million worth of illegal drugs.

  Crime

  Dec 10, 2024
• Ontario man arrested after child sexual abuse streamed to social media site: police

  Within two hours of receiving the report, Windsor Police say that the video had been traced and that they arrested a man in the downtown area of the city.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2024