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Kawartha Downs relieved to land deal with OLG to keep casino open in FraservilleShorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs employees are breathing a sigh of relief after the OLG reversed its decision to shut down the casino by the end of March 2026. Madeleine McColl has more on what might have influenced the switch up, and what the future holds for the Fraserville slots.PoliticsDec 11, 2025
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OLG deal extends Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs beyond March 2026Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs will live to spin another day this spring. The OLG has confirmed the casino in Fraserville will no longer be closing at the end of March, saving dozens of jobs. Madeleine McColl has the details:Dec 10, 2025
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19-year-old fiddler Irish Millie taking roots scene by stormPeterborough native Irish Millie, has been taking the roots scene by storm, captivating audiences across the country earning five consecutive nominations for Young Performer of Year since 2021. Susan Hay has the story.Feb 3
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28 year-old man dead after being struck by vehicle in EtobicokeA 28-year-old man has died after being stuck by vehicle in Etobicoke on Tuesday evening. As Lexy Benedict reports, a stretch of Dundas Street West was blocked off as Toronto police investigate.Global News at 11 Toronto7 hours
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Minneapolis father, 5-year-old son released from ICE detentionAfter weeks of mass protests and civil unrest in Minnesota over the deployment of federal ICE agents, there is finally a bit of relief. A young boy and his father have been released from an immigration detention facility after being held in custody for more than 10 days. Candice Cole reports.PoliticsFeb 1
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ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy and his fatherA five-year-old Minnesota boy and his father were detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday while returning home from school and transferred to a detention centre, according to the boy’s school district.U.S. NewsJan 22
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10-year-old meets his hockey hero Auston Matthews #MakeAWishCanada10-year-old Liam had been dreaming about the chance to meet his hockey hero, Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews and give him a special gift. Make-A-Wish Canada made that dream come true for Liam, who has a respiratory illness.Jan 23
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ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home from schoolOutrage is growing in Minnesota once again. This time, it’s after a five-year-old boy was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Touria Izri explains the accusations ICE of using the child as “bait,” and how Vice-President JD Vance is justifying the incident.Global NationalJan 22
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69-year-old theatre icon Louise Pitre plays a teen in ‘Kimberly Akimbo’Known for her breakout role as Fantine in the 1989 Toronto production of ‘Les Miserables’ and her Tony-nominated Broadway debut as Donna in ‘Mamma Mia,’ Louise Pitre is 16 again in the musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo.’ Liem Vu chats with Pitre and her co-star Tess Benger about the Tony Award-winning show about a young teen living...EntertainmentJan 19
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Canadian retirees earning over $100,000 don’t need old age security cheques, advocacy group saysThe founder of “Generation Squeeze” Dr. Paul Kershaw called on the federal government Monday to modernize Old Age Security (OAS) by reducing benefits for retirees with household incomes exceeding $100,000. The move aims to alleviate the financial challenges facing Canada without raising taxes.CanadaFeb 3
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Affordable child-care expanding to include six year-oldsAfter the province and federal government came to a deal to expand their $10 per day childcare program to six year olds, child-care providers have reactions.CanadaJan 9
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Rookie NYPD officer saves toddler from choking, weeks after saving neighbour’s 1-year-oldA rookie New York Police Department (NYPD) officer has now saved two young children from choking. First, Officer Freddy Cerpa saved his neighbour’s one-year-old daughter while he was off-duty in December. Then, less than six weeks later, Cerpa saved a two-year-old boy’s life in the Bronx. Both children are alive and doing well.TrendingJan 30
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Justin Bieber reacts to decade-old Selena Gomez IG kiss post, sparking buzzPeople are losing it after Justin Bieber “liked” a comment under a decades-old photo of him and his ex, Selena Gomez, kissing on Instagram. The internet is not letting this go, despite the fact that Justin is married to Hailey Bieber. Also – country singer Karley Scott Colling disputes claims she and Keith Urban are...The Morning ShowJan 19
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RCMP investigating after logging equipment destroyed by fireRCMP are investigating after logging equipment near Lake Cowichan was destroyed by fire last week. The pieces of heavy machinery are located just down the road from ongoing anti-old growth logging protests. Kylie Stanton has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJan 5
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21-year-old arrested after cigarette dispute leads to stabbing on DanforthA man in his 60’s was taken to the hospital and a 21-year-old is facing charges after a dispute over a cigarette allegedly led to a stabbing on Saturday afternoon in the area of Broadview and Danforth. Lexy Benedict spoke with residents.CrimeJan 11
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5-year-old girl dead near Cold Lake after crash involving stolen vehicleHeartbreak for a young family who has lost their five-year-old daughter. She was killed in a car crash near Cold Lake involving a prolific offender in a stolen truck who then allegedly stole the vehicle of a good Samaritan who stopped to help. Jasmine King reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 15
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Heritage groups and historians want old Halifax Memorial Library preservedHeritage groups and local historians in Halifax are pushing for HRM to make a decision on what to do with the old Halifax Memorial Library. The building was closed in 2014 and after a decade of discussions, heritage organizations are hoping to get the building preserved. Angela Capobianco reportsGlobal News at 6 HalifaxJan 6
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Murder trial begins for woman accused of fatally assaulting her friend’s 3-year-old sonWARNING: Disturbing content. Viewer’s discretion advised. Prosecutors allege Shardanae Cousins-Emily inflicted blunt head trauma to the head of Yverson “Quintanni” Belotte Junior in the washroom of the Children’s Aid Society. Catherine McDonald reports.CrimeJan 14
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Murder trial begins for woman accused of fatally assaulting her friend’s 3-year-old sonProsecutors allege Shardanae Cousins-Emily inflicted blunt head trauma to the head of Yverson “Quintanni” Belotte Junior in the washroom of the Children’s Aid Society. Catherine McDonald reports.CanadaJan 14
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11-year-old boy charged with killing father after Nintendo Switch taken away, being told to go to bedAn 11-year-old boy has been charged with criminal homicide after his father was fatally shot in the family’s home. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the boy had his Nintendo Switch taken away shortly before the shooting and was ordered to go to bed. Douglas Dietz, 42, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according...CrimeJan 18