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Four hit by vehicle may have been 'intentionally' struck, Toronto police say

Four hit by vehicle may have been 'intentionally' struck, Toronto police say

TORONTO — Investigators looking into a crash that killed a woman and injured three others in northeast Toronto on Wednesday said there is a possibility the four were hit on purpose.
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Cold case cracked: York Region police solve teen's murder after more than 50 years

Cold case cracked: York Region police solve teen's murder after more than 50 years

TORONTO — Police north of Toronto say they have solved the murder of a 16-year-old girl that took place more than 50 years ago.
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Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33 per cent surge in complaints: report

Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33 per cent surge in complaints: report

TORONTO — Ontario's patient ombudsman says his office has seen a 33 per cent increase in complaints, and noted a "troubling" trend in problems accessing primary care.
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Jurors in the London attack trial hear closing arguments from the Crown, defence

Jurors in the London attack trial hear closing arguments from the Crown, defence

A Crown prosecutor at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont.
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Ontario to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts; part of new labour law

Ontario to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts; part of new labour law

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to explicitly ban unpaid trial shifts for restaurant and hospitality workers, while also strengthening rules against deducting employee wages in the event of customer theft.
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Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office

Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office

TORONTO — Ontario's new lieutenant-governor was officially installed Tuesday in a ceremony full of pomp and procedure, and a pledge to help build an inclusive province. Lt.-Gov.
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Dispute involving student unions at York University reignites long-standing tensions

Dispute involving student unions at York University reignites long-standing tensions

TORONTO — A student group issues a statement condemning Israel and defending the Palestinian right to resistance, and the university administration pushes back, accusing the students of being out of step with the institution's values.
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Waterloo Region police make arrest, lay charge in alleged Christmas market fraud

Waterloo Region police make arrest, lay charge in alleged Christmas market fraud

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police in Waterloo Region have arrested and charged a woman after vendors at an upcoming Christmas Market made multiple reports of fraud. Police say that between Oct. 27 and Nov.
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Jury in Peter Nygard trial asks judge how to proceed if they can't agree on a count

Jury in Peter Nygard trial asks judge how to proceed if they can't agree on a count

TORONTO — The judge in Peter Nygard's sexual assault trial is urging the jury to keep deliberating after they asked how to proceed if they can't reach a unanimous decision on one of the counts.
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Ontario consulting on how to better support job-seeking veterans, military spouses

Ontario consulting on how to better support job-seeking veterans, military spouses

TORONTO — Ontario is launching consultations on how to address the barriers that veterans and military spouses face when looking for work.
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