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No refunds after Toronto FIFA Fan Festival evacuated over lightning concernsThe city confirmed no refunds would be issued for Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival, after a weather-related evacuation required attendees to leave the venue.CanadaJun 12
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Indecent act at Ontario school leads police to 14 debit and credit cardsA Barrie man accused of committing an indecent act outside a school was also found carrying 14 debit and credit cards not in his name, police say.CanadaJun 12
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Inclusivity top of mind as player returns to home ice 20 years laterAfter walking away from hockey for over 20 years, Matt Kenny is returning to the ice to send a message to young athletes: everyone belongs.SportsJun 11
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Live-in nanny drugged with ice cream, sexually assaulted: Durham policePolice are saying an Oshawa man allegedly drugged a woman with ice cream, while she was living in his home and caring for his children.CanadaJun 11
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Toronto female goalie drafted by OHL: ‘You never know what can happen’Toronto's Sophie Jovanovic has become just the second female player ever selected in an OHL draft after being picked by the Brantford Bulldogs.SportsJun 11
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Tornado leaves trail of ‘severe damage’ after hitting southeast SaskatchewanA tornado has been confirmed near Oxbow on Tuesday after severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Saskatchewan, bringing large hail, heavy rain and damaging winds.WeatherJun 10
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Heading to the beach this summer? Here’s how to stay safe in Ontario watersOntario's lakes are ready for the summer crowd this season, but experts say checking water conditions before taking a dip remains important.CanadaJun 7
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‘Political risk’: Fresh Iran-U.S. attacks complicate ceasefire negotiationsIran launched missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting U.S. interceptions and raising new concerns about the fragile ceasefire.WorldJun 6
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Durham Police lay over 1k charges, arrest 46 in ‘criminal tourism’ bustDurham police say 46 people have been arrested and 164 remain wanted after a years-long probe linked more than 200 incidents to organized crime groups.CanadaJun 5
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Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault, child luring offences: SIUA Toronto police officer is facing seven criminal charges, including sexual assault and child-related offences, following an SIU investigation.CanadaJun 4
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Moncton child dies after medical distress call, RCMP investigatingA Moncton child has died after being found in medical distress at a home, as RCMP investigate whether criminality played a role in the death.CanadaJun 4
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Man convicted of sexual assaults a ‘significant risk’ under day parole in Ottawa: policeOttawa police have issued a public warning after a dangerous offender convicted in a series of violent Toronto sexual assaults was released on day parole.CrimeJun 4
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101-year-old Ontario woman victimized in alleged cheque fraudA Huntsville woman has been charged after police allege she attempted to deposit a fraudulent cheque belonging to a 101-year-old local resident.CanadaJun 3
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‘Catastrophic collision’ narrowly averted between GO trains in 2024: TSBA GO train carrying more than 400 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision in Ontario, raising the need for better safety defences, a safety board report found.CanadaJun 3
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3 teens charged in fatal stabbing at Montreal North WalmartThree teenagers have been charged in the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man at a Walmart in Montreal North, prompting the city’s ninth homicide investigation so far this year.CrimeJun 3
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Suspected human smuggler arrested after RCMP officer injured at Quebec borderA 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an officer was injured while intercepting a vehicle believed to be smuggling migrants across the Canada-U.S. border in Quebec.CanadaJun 3
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Toronto police seek suspects after 27-year-old fatally shot ‘steps from home’Investigators said a dark-coloured vehicle pulled up before the shooting and the suspects were on foot when the incident occurred, with the victim just steps from his home.CrimeMay 30
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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuation order near Shellbrook, Sask.A fast-moving wildfire has triggered a mandatory evacuation order in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook as crews continue battling multiple active fires across Saskatchewan.FireMay 30
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Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Surrey, B.C., investigation ongoingA deadly stabbing in Surrey, B.C., ended with a police shooting Friday afternoon, leaving two people dead and another injured as investigators probe both incidents.CrimeMay 30
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Stolen SUV traced to West Africa results in fraud, theft chargesA stolen SUV fraudulently purchased in Saskatchewan was traced to Ghana, highlighting a broader trend of Canadian vehicles being shipped overseas.CanadaMay 29
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Montreal urges water conservation as major aqueduct repairs beginMontreal is urging residents to cut back on water use for several weeks as emergency repairs to a major aqueduct structure put pressure on supply.ConsumerMay 29
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Trump considers rally as artists drop out of America’s 250th birthday eventBret Michaels, Martina McBride, Young MC, Morris Day and the Commodores are among the scheduled acts who have said they will not be appearing.EntertainmentMay 29
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More than 1 in 5 workers report dozing off on the job, Saskatchewan study findsFrom workplace errors to falling asleep during the commute home, a new study suggests fatigue is taking a bigger toll on worker safety than many realize.CanadaMay 29
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4 teens injured, 1 airlifted to trauma centre after rollover crash: Durham policeFour young people were injured, including two who were ejected from a vehicle, in a serious rollover crash in Whitby early Thursday morning, police say.CanadaMay 28
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Ontario outreach worker accused of posing as first responder during medical emergencyA 28-year-old Port Hope man is facing charges after allegedly entering a private residence and impersonating a first responder during a medical emergency.CanadaMay 28
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