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Toronto’s Joe Biagini (0-3) struggled to pitch deep into the game. Continue reading
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Ontario NDP pledge to end gas pump ‘gouging’ on long weekend, but details vague
Horwath denied she was trying to repeal the law of supply and demand. Continue reading
PC Leader Doug Ford under fire over alleged stolen data
Police in York Region have confirmed they are looking into a data breach from the 407 Express Toll Route. Continue reading
North Korea nuclear site closing set to be high on spectacle, low on substance
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Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
Hillary Clinton trolls Donald Trump with Russian fur cap at Yale
Clinton used Yale University’s tradition of over-the-top headwear to rib President Donald Trump with her own unusual hat: a Russian fur cap. Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
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New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
P.E.I.-born Gerard Gallant coaches Golden Knights to unlikely Stanley Cup final
Just 17 months ago, Gerard Gallant was abruptly fired by the Florida Panthers and left at the curb following a road game to hail his own taxi as the team bus drove away. Continue reading
Kingston couple inspired to raise money for girls’ hockey team after hearing radio documentary
The girls’ team faced challenges with equipment, ice time and funding to participate in a tournament. Continue reading
Province releases review of outdoor education policies after Toronto student’s death
The report recommended Ontario’s school boards develop guidelines for monitoring compliance with safety procedures. Continue reading
Man plows car into North Carolina restaurant, killing 2 people: police
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Vancouver-filmed ‘Deadpool 2’ rakes in US$125 million in opening weekend
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
It’s the second best domestic opening weekend for a Vancouver-shot film… eclipsed only by its predecessor. Continue reading
New NRA president blames school shootings on Ritalin, violent movies
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Smiling page boy photobombs Meghan Markle at royal wedding
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Cancelled TV shows: ‘Kevin Can Wait,’ ‘The Mick,’ ‘Quantico’ and many more
Sometimes it’s tough being a TV fan, especially when cancellation season rolls around. Continue reading
Celebrities spotted at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Top Hollywood stars attended the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19. Continue reading
Andrea Horwath hosts health-care town hall in Kingston
Andrea Horwath toured four cities Sunday to campaign for the NDP, including a stop in Kingston. Continue reading
Blue Jays swept for 1st time this season, fall 9-2 to Oakland
Toronto’s Joe Biagini (0-3) struggled to pitch deep into the game. Continue reading
Technology exists to fix design flaws of Canada’s ‘Alert Ready’ system: expert
The “Alert Ready” program – which sounds an alarm on LTE-connected smart phones during a crisis – could be more effective at alerting people to emergencies, they said. Continue reading
Ontario NDP pledge to end gas pump ‘gouging’ on long weekend, but details vague
Horwath denied she was trying to repeal the law of supply and demand. Continue reading
PC Leader Doug Ford under fire over alleged stolen data
Police in York Region have confirmed they are looking into a data breach from the 407 Express Toll Route. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
Kingston couple inspired to raise money for girls’ hockey team after hearing radio documentary
The girls’ team faced challenges with equipment, ice time and funding to participate in a tournament. Continue reading
Province releases review of outdoor education policies after Toronto student’s death
The report recommended Ontario’s school boards develop guidelines for monitoring compliance with safety procedures. Continue reading
Hundreds hit the road for Victoria Day long weekend
The OPP will also be out in force over the Victoria Day weekend, patrolling highways, waterways as well as the sky with a police helicopter. Continue reading
Indigenous Cannabis Cup blazes trail for medicinal marijuana enthusiasts
Cannabis has been used for aches and pains, anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Continue reading
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail
The party made the announcement on Friday afternoon, ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
Bellevue House closed for the summer due to restoration: site will remain open
The home, built in the 1840s, will be closed for the entire summer. But the grounds will still be open for business. Continue reading
Mike Schreiner outlines Green’s plan to cut payroll tax
By Matt Carty Reporter
Schreiner would increase the exemption for the Employer Health Tax and increase the corporate tax on big businesses by one per cent. Continue reading
Caesars Windsor casino workers reject second tentative agreement: union
Unifor Local 444 says 53 per cent of the workers voted Friday against the new deal. Continue reading
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health offers tips to protect yourself from ticks
It’s now Lyme disease season and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health says over half the province’s population is close to affected areas. Continue reading
Ontario regulator warns about 5 unregistered cryptocurrency groups
The OSC says Bitserial, Hypercube, CabinCoin and BaapPay have not provided a prospectus, as required, or received an exemption. Continue reading
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Paul Bernardo to appear in court early October for weapons charge
Convicted killer Paul Bernardo to appear in Ontario court in early October to face weapons charge. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: For the Wynne Liberals, the Ontario election has always been ‘Save the Furniture’
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The NDP have momentum, while the front-running PCs are playing it safe. Yet an analysis of riding visits by party leaders shows the Liberal mission is to ‘save the furniture.’ Continue reading
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Experts say outcome of Ontario election no longer ‘absolutely’ certain
The NDP saw itself in the spotlight during the first stretch of the campaign as the party moved up in the polls, which until then had consistently predicted a strong Progressive Conservative lead with the governing Liberals coming in second. Continue reading
What’s open and closed in Kingston on Victoria Day
Here is a list of what’s open and closed in Kingston on Monday’s statutory holiday. Continue reading
Ontario party leaders pledge Grassy Narrows mercury clean up
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath heads to the province’s northwest, stopping in Grassy Narrows, a First Nations community plagued by decades of mercury poisoning, before moving on to Kenora, Ont. Continue reading
Canadian military recruiting doctors who need to complete medical residencies
By Mike Postovit Videographer
A Kingston-born idea to fix the problem is by getting doctors to join the military. Continue reading
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