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Friends split $1-million prize in Thunder Bay, Ont.Two friends from Thunder Bay, Ont., who have been paying the lottery as a way to stay connected struck it big recently, winning $1 million in a LOTTO 6/49 draw.CanadaNov 1
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‘Don’t make us pay’: Northern Ontario mayors say immigration cuts hurt their citiesAs the federal government looks to drastically reduce its immigration targets, the mayors of northern Ontario's cities say they need more immigrants to sustain local economies.CanadaDec 15
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Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over gang and addiction crisesNetmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief Louis Kwissiwa is calling for policing and mental health help from the province and the federal government.CanadaNov 19
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British soldier on trial for manslaughter in Toronto testifies he was defending himselfThe British soldier accused of killing someone in a Toronto bar while visiting Canada has testified in his own defence.CrimeDec 11
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Northern Ontario First Nation says yes in referendum on possible nuclear waste siteThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization plans to select a site this year where millions of bundles of used nuclear fuel will be placed in a network of underground rooms.CanadaNov 18
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Why Ontario needs ‘substantial reforms’ to address housing crisisOntario’s challenges with building new homes to support a rapidly expanding population are not getting better anytime soon, according to a report by the Smart Prosperity Institute.EconomyNov 19
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British soldier who had 14 drinks guilty of manslaughter in Toronto bar fight deathA British solider has been found guilty of manslaughter following a 2023 bar fight in Toronto that eventually led to a man's death.CrimeDec 20
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Guelph and Waterloo Region United Way use burgers to raise money for food programs27 restaurants in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin and Waterloo Region are taking part in NovemBurger. $2 from each sale goes to help fight food insecurity.CanadaNov 4
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Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary AwardsThe Canada Council for the Arts announced winners across seven categories, in both official languages. The writers, translators and illustrators of winning books receive $25,000.EntertainmentNov 13
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Attainable housing program stalled despite Ontario choosing ‘demonstration sites’New internal documents obtained by Global News show Ontario's struggle to develop a still-unfinished attainable housing program dates back to at least November 2022.PoliticsNov 13
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Renovations and modular buildings: Ontario’s plan to add 1K-plus new jail bedsOver the next seven years, the province plans to add more than 1,000 new beds to its correctional facilities.PoliticsNov 6
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Mayor didn’t expect tight result in Ontario community vote to host nuclear waste siteThe Municipality of South Bruce held a vote putting the question to its residents and the results released late Monday show they voted 51 per cent in favour of the proposal.CanadaOct 29
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What we know about Ryan Wedding, Canadian Olympian and accused drug lordRyan Wedding has caught the world’s attention after the FBI alleged he was the head of a cocaine ring and had been ordering hits in his home country of Canada.CrimeOct 18
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‘Intense’ snowfall to hamper parts of Ontario as lake effect storm beginsIt feels like winter in Ontario as snow blankets several parts of the province, with the snowy weather expected to last throughout the weekend.WeatherNov 29
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Canadian Olympian called ‘drug lord’ by FBI, accused of ordering Ontario killingsA Canadian Olympian is on the run and labelled a fugitive, accused of running an international drug ring and being behind a string of fatal shootings in the Toronto area.CrimeOct 17
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Bill Vigars, campaign manager for Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, dies at 78Bill Vigars met Terry Fox in 1980 and served as his PR officer and confidant as the 21-year-old set out with the goal of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research.CanadaOct 13
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‘Incredible snow totals’: Squalls to hit parts of Ontario, up to 80 cm possibleSeveral parts of Ontario are set to see “incredible snow totals” over the next few days due to a shift in temperatures over the Great Lakes.WeatherNov 27
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‘Life is hard’: Ontario First Nation under a 29-year boil water advisoryThe town of Neskantaga is under a 29-year boil water advisory. The water problem has left many with mental health issues, including anxiety and a loss of trust.HealthSep 26
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Ready to fall back? When daylight saving time ends in CanadaGet ready to set those clocks back an hour, Canada.CanadaOct 3
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3 dead, others injured in shooting at private Christian school in WisconsinAmong those dead in the school shooting is at least one child, Madison police confirmed Monday afternoon.U.S. NewsDec 16