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• Father of Holly Ellsworth-Clark returns to Hamilton, offers reward to find missing daughter

  The family of Holly Ellsworth-Clark are offering money for photos, video or any information on the 27-year-old's whereabouts since her disappearance Jan. 11 in central Hamilton.

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• Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 30

  Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for May 30, 2020.

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• Coronavirus: Ontario extends hydro rate relief, announces support measures for retirement homes

  Premier Doug Ford's office said Saturday that hydro rates will now be a flat 12.8 cents per kilowatt hour, regardless of the time of day.

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• 3 teens arrested after arson causes $8M in damage at Brampton elementary school, police say

  Police said on May 9 around 5:45 p.m., emergency crews were called to St. Leonard Elementary School on Conestoga Drive.

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• Police connect Thorndale, Ont. homicide with Alberta drowning; pair were in relationship

  Middlesex OPP have identified the deceased in their sudden death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale, Ont., and are investigating a second death.

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• Police investigating after person found dead in downtown Brampton

  Police said a male was located dead in downtown Brampton near the Rose Theatre. 

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• Ontario to start allowing backcountry camping as coronavirus restrictions ease

  No more than five people will be allowed to occupy the same campsite, unless they live in the same household.

  May 30

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• Coronavirus: Ontario says drive-in movie theatres are clear to reopen on Sunday

  The decision comes as the province moves forward with stages of a larger reopening plan that started on May 19 when restrictions lifted on retail stores and surgeries.

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• Ontario reports 323 new coronavirus cases, 17 deaths as total cases top 27,500

  With new numbers announced in Ontario Saturday, the provincial coronavirus death toll stands at 2,247.

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• 17-year-old boy wanted in connection with shooting of Toronto rap artist

  Dimarjio Jenkins, 21, also known as rap artist Houdini, died as a result of the shooting. 

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  Crime
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• Thousands rally in Toronto after death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet

  The protest, shared on social media under the hashtag #JusticeForRegis and organized by the group Not Another Black Life, began at 2 p.m. at Christie Pits park.

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• Coronavirus: Ontario realtors offer tips on how to get your house ready for sale

  You can do a few simple things to get your house ready for sale.

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• 33-year-old man dead after shooting in Toronto’s west end, police say

  Emergency crews were called to a residential area off of Martin Grove Road near Albion Road just before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.

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• ‘I thought it was some sick joke’: Toronto health-care worker hit with $10K cellphone bill

  Sue Ellen Parrott said she depends on her mobile phone to communicate with her family.

  May 29

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• Ajax, Ont., business owner gives back to families of front-line workers during COVID-19

  After having to close up her children's event centre due to the pandemic, an Ajax business owner is giving back to frontline workers and their families.

  May 29
• Toronto police chief calls for expedited rollout of body-worn cameras after Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death

  "This is a textbook case as to why I have been advocating for body-worn cameras and I'm now fast-tracking to the best of my ability to allow that process to speed up," Chief Mark Saunders said on Friday.

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• 16-year-old allegedly high on cannabis nearly collides with York Regional Police cruiser

  A 16-year-old boy from Newmarket has been charged with impaired driving. 

  May 29

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• Man charged after racist rant toward Brampton family caught on camera

  The video, which has been posted on social media, shows a man at the front door of a home hurling racial slurs at people inside.

  May 29

  Crime
• Inspection reports found mouse feces, neglect, abuse at Ontario long-term care homes before COVID-19

  Global News reviewed inspection reports going back to the beginning of 2019 for the five care homes Canadian Forces teams were dispatched to in mid-April.

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• Toronto police chief calls for calm in wake of Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death

  The death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet has sparked questions from the woman's family, local politicians, and on social media about the role of police officers in the incident.

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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued north of Toronto

  Canada's weather agency says conditions are favourable Friday afternoon for severe weather that could bring strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

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  Weather
• Family mourns Master Cpl. Matthew Cousins, lost in Cyclone helicopter crash

  Cousins was one of six Royal Canadian navy members who died after a Cyclone helicopter crashed into the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece on April 29.

  May 29

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• Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 29

  Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday.

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• ‘Unfounded allegations’: Toronto police union comments after woman’s fatal fall from balcony

  "Due process to determine what transpired is of utmost importance," the Toronto Police Association said.

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• Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after crash in Scarborough

  Emergency crews were called to Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue East at around 12:45 a.m. Friday for reports of a collision.

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