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Woman sent to hospital after rescued from small house fire in east HamiltonHamilton firefighters say they battled a blaze in the living room of a small two storey home in city's east end early Thursday morning.Fire2 hours
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Suspect wanted for 2 murders at Ontario nightclub arrested in United StatesU.S. police arrested Kensworth Alton Francis, 29, of Mississauga, Ont., in Connecticut. He was wanted for two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.Crime3 hours
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What’s open and closed Good Friday, Easter Monday in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara RegionHere’s a list of some things that will and won't be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region Good Friday and Easter Monday.Canada5 hours
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4 Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTokFour Ontario school boards have launched lawsuits against the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the platforms are disrupting student learning.Education6 hours
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Ontario international student permits to go to in-demand areasThe federal government announced earlier this year it would slash the number of international student permits it would hand out, with Ontario seeing its allotment cut in half.Education7 hours
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Ontario spending $310K on new ‘communications centre’; critics say will limit accessThe Progressive Conservative government used its new 'communications centre' this week for the finance minister's budget press conference and a technical briefing for journalists.Politics7 hours
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Blue Jays place four players on injured listThe Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.Sports7 hours
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Extra billing sometimes a ‘misunderstanding,’ Ontario health minister saysSylvia Jones says she would not use the phrase 'bad actors' to describe those that have extra billed Ontario patients as the province prepares for more private clinics.Health7 hours
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McBride helps Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he'd be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win.SportsMar 27
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Homicide investigators identify 2 seniors found dead in St. Catharines homeNiagara Regional Police say a probe into the death of a couple at a Elma Street residence is still ongoing and that a search for suspects is underway.CrimeMar 27
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Hamilton speeding up construction for conversion of Main into two-way streetCouncil gave final approval to speeding up a $26 million Main Street redevelopment which aims to cut construction time from an earlier outlook.PoliticsMar 27
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Most international students to be allocated to public institutions under new Ontario rulesThe Ford government has revealed plans for distributing international students in Ontario after a federal cap slashed the province's number by roughly 50 per cent.PoliticsMar 27
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Possible HIV cure 1 step closer to human trials: Ontario researchersOne of the takeaways from the research is the ability to reawaken the latent HIV that hides in the immune cells of people who have been adhering to other treatment for many years.HealthMar 27
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Hamilton’s Horwath to use ‘strong mayor powers’ to develop housing over Stoney Creek parking lotsMayor Andrea Horwath is set to push through a housing initiative that will see the existence of a pair of much debated parking lots transformed into affordable housing.PoliticsMar 27
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Gaming commission monitoring Porter investigationThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it's closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter.SportsMar 27
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Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M thresholdNine months after reaching 40 million people, Canada cracked a new threshold on Wednesday, the same day Statistics Canada released a report showing the pace of population growth.CanadaMar 27
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Child airlifted after attack by ‘canine-type’ animal near Bancroft, Ont., police sayBancroft OPP say an 11-year-old child was attacked by an 'aggressive' canine-type animal on Bradshaw Road near Bancroft on Tuesday afternoon.CanadaMar 27
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Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario’s new hunting dog lawTwo animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.CanadaMar 27
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Expanded Ontario vacant home tax on the horizon as housing outlook improves slightlyCurrently, only Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton have the provincial authority to impose a tax on homes that remain unoccupied. That list now looks set to expand.EconomyMar 27
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Remote work and how it’s shaping where people are now buying homes in OntarioHome sales prices across Ontario and the proportion of employees working remotely are both down from record highs but remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels.CanadaMar 27
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Keefe rips ‘immature’ Leafs after loss to DevilsSheldon Keefe took just four questions Tuesday night.SportsMar 26
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Burlington council to continue quest seeking to take back some strong mayor powersMarianne Meed Ward and fellow politicians expect to reconvene in mid-April for efforts to return some legislative power, reallocated by the province last year, back to council.PoliticsMar 26
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New auto insurance rules could let Ontario drivers opt for less. But by how much?Ontario looks set to introduce rules that would let drivers opt out of parts of their auto insurance. The finance minister said he hopes the change will lead to more innovation.ConsumerMar 26
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Ontario announces new medical school focused on family doctorsThe announcement was made in the government’s 2024 budget, with roughly $9 million set aside for the early stages of planning and launching the medical school.EducationMar 26
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RCMP inviting Canadian kids to ‘Name the Foal’Canada's national police force is inviting children from across the country to enter its Name the Foal contest.CanadaMar 26