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Ontario needs paid sick days that are easily accessible and have ‘no strings attached,’ NDP says
TORONTO — The leader of the Ontario NDP says she is “troubled” by the premier’s repeated attempts to blame the…
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‘As stories get older, they die:’ Brampton, Ont. man helps keep memory of hockey legend Bill Barilko alive
TORONTO — The iconic image of 24-year-old Toronto Maple Leaf Bill Barilko shows him falling forward as he lifts a…
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Toronto police begin ‘new enforcement approach’ to stay-at-home order starting Thursday
TORONTO — Toronto police say they will begin a new approach to enforcing Ontario’s stay-at-home order starting on Thursday. According…
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Ontario’s top doctor issues directive to cease all non-emergency surgeries immediately
TORONTO — Hospitals in the province are required to halt all non-emergent surgeries and non-urgent procedures immediately as people with…
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Death of young woman helps bring about change with new intimate partner violence unit in Peel Region
TORONTO — A new unit with Peel Regional Police, which aims to better protect victims of intimate partner violence, was…
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‘A bit of a disconnect’: Ontario set to clarify vaccine eligibility for pregnant women
TORONTO — The Ontario government is reviewing its official vaccine eligibility criteria for pregnant women, amid a sudden spike in…
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Ontario government plans ‘imminent’ announcement on enhancements to paid sick day program: house leader
TORONTO — The Ontario government will be making some sort of announcement regarding enhancements to the federal paid sick days…
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Sentencing hearing begins for Oshawa, Ont. man who killed, dismembered 2 young women
TORONTO — Graphic content warning: This story contains details readers may find disturbing. A sentencing hearing will begin today for…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford isolating in Toronto after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is isolating after learning that a staff member he came in close contact with…
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Four pieces of art worth combined $265,900 stolen from gallery in Toronto
TORONTO — Toronto police are investigating after three people allegedly broke into an art gallery and stole four pieces that…
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Toronto is about to be hit with April snow. Here’s when it’s expected to fall
TORONTO — We may be a month into spring, but Toronto is set to see some winter-like weather on Wednesday.…
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Sparkly hair clips are okay but socks aren’t? Ontarians confused about what they can buy in stores
TORONTO — The toy aisle at Walmart is barricaded with boxes, and then sealed off with five layers of yellow…
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Ontario’s science table calls for ‘stronger measures’ to control COVID-19 pandemic, backs outdoor activity
TORONTO — A group of scientists advising the Ford government says that Ontario “needs stronger measures to control the pandemic”…
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