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Opioid overdose deaths up 52%
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Opioid overdose deaths up 52%
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit
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Opioid overdose deaths up 52%
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March 7, 2018
Wed, Mar 7: The latest numbers on the opioid crisis show a dramatic increase in overdose deaths in Ontario. Jamie Mauracher has more on the government’s plan and if front line workers think it’s enough.
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Opioid overdose deaths up 52%01:56 | March 7, 2018
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LCBO, union reach deal to end strike02:01 | July 20, 2024
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Indigenous MPP makes history at Queen’s Park02:47 | May 28, 2024
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Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider on why iconic moustache is resonating with moms02:02 | May 9, 2024
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Gas prices across Ontario set to soar02:05 | April 17, 2024
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No room at the hospital: Ontario man waits in Costa Rica02:27 | April 12, 2024
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’02:07 | March 27, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 202440:24 | March 14, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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First documented Bald Eagle nest discovered in Toronto02:02 | March 6, 2024
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Five Canadians killed in Nashville Plane Crash01:38 | March 5, 2024
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Ontario shoppers feeling nervous about online buying and selling01:59 | February 27, 2024
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Odysseus Lander making history on lunar surface01:36 | February 23, 2024
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Veltman sentenced to life in prison after act of terrorism02:24 | February 22, 2024
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Ontario legislature returns as Ford government looks to change channel01:50 | February 20, 2024
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Increase of e-bikes on Go Train sparks concerns02:09 | February 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 9, 202440:56 | February 9, 2024
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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center01:54 | February 9, 2024
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Woman recounts terrifying Toronto dog attack02:31 | February 9, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 8, 202441:40 | February 8, 2024
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Fans travel from all over for Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square01:40 | February 8, 2024
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Police have identified a third suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat01:59 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit01:43 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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Fare integration will add affordable choice for transit users across networks02:16 | February 5, 2024
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Shocking video captures four suspects running off after an armed jewelry store robbery at Yorkdale Mall02:20 | February 1, 2024
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Solar eclipse behind growing list of school boards rescheduling PA day01:43 | January 31, 2024
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Feds give Ontario cash to tackle auto theft, gun and gang violence02:15 | January 31, 2024
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Opioid overdose deaths up 52%01:56 | March 7, 2018
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LCBO, union reach deal to end strike02:01 | July 20, 2024
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Indigenous MPP makes history at Queen’s Park02:47 | May 28, 2024
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Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider on why iconic moustache is resonating with moms02:02 | May 9, 2024
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Gas prices across Ontario set to soar02:05 | April 17, 2024
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No room at the hospital: Ontario man waits in Costa Rica02:27 | April 12, 2024
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’02:07 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 202440:24 | March 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 11, 202434:40 | March 11, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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First documented Bald Eagle nest discovered in Toronto02:02 | March 6, 2024
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Five Canadians killed in Nashville Plane Crash01:38 | March 5, 2024
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Ontario shoppers feeling nervous about online buying and selling01:59 | February 27, 2024
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Odysseus Lander making history on lunar surface01:36 | February 23, 2024
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Veltman sentenced to life in prison after act of terrorism02:24 | February 22, 2024
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Ontario legislature returns as Ford government looks to change channel01:50 | February 20, 2024
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Increase of e-bikes on Go Train sparks concerns02:09 | February 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 9, 202440:56 | February 9, 2024
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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center01:54 | February 9, 2024
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Woman recounts terrifying Toronto dog attack02:31 | February 9, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 8, 202441:40 | February 8, 2024
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Fans travel from all over for Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square01:40 | February 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 7, 202440:50 | February 7, 2024
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Police have identified a third suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat01:59 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit01:43 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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Fare integration will add affordable choice for transit users across networks02:16 | February 5, 2024
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Shocking video captures four suspects running off after an armed jewelry store robbery at Yorkdale Mall02:20 | February 1, 2024
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Solar eclipse behind growing list of school boards rescheduling PA day01:43 | January 31, 2024
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Feds give Ontario cash to tackle auto theft, gun and gang violence02:15 | January 31, 2024
Opioid overdose deaths up 52%
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March 7, 2018
Wed, Mar 7: The latest numbers on the opioid crisis show a dramatic increase in overdose deaths in Ontario. Jamie Mauracher has more on the government’s plan and if front line workers think it’s enough.
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