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Extortion threats prompting families in Peel Region to leave Canada

It's a crime that's hitting specific populations and pockets of our nation, relentlessly. Extortion attempts and acts, including drive-by shootings, arson and even murder, have prompted police, including...

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Mississauga man arrested in fatal hit-and-run one year ago

A 26-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Mississauga over one year ago. Police in Peel Region say a woman in her 20s was crossing Bristol Road West at Loonlake Avenue...

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Toronto auditor general report on fraud and waste hotline highlights millions in losses, prevented costs

The City of Toronto fraud and waste hotline received nearly 700 complaints in 2025, totalling more than 1,100 separate allegations.

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Stepping away from Blue Jays a 'bad decision,' Jose Berrios says

Jose Berrios understands he could've handled things a little bit differently at the end of the 2025 season. Speaking to reporters at spring training on Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher...

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BC RCMP confirms identities of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims

The BC RCMP has confirmed the names of the eight victims of the Tumbler Ridge shooting on Tuesday.

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Metrolinx CEO reflects on lessons learned, issues with Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT lines

During a February Metrolinx board meeting, Michael Lindsay spoke at length about the launches of the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West lines.

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Man wanted in fake kidnapping, ransom scam in York Region

York police say they are looking for a man wanted in connection with a fake kidnapping and ransom scam. Investigators say in January 2026, an unknown person, claiming to be police from China, called...

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Ontario lifting post-secondary tuition freeze, boosting funding

Ontario is giving colleges and universities a multi-billion-dollar funding boost, while also lifting a seven-year tuition fee freeze in order to address severe financial strain critics say is at least...

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17-year-old arrested after firearm investigation at school in Ajax

A male youth is facing multiple charges after a firearm investigation at a secondary school in Ajax. Police were called to Father Donald Maclellan Catholic Secondary School just before 11 a.m. on Feb....

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3 suspects wanted for multiple arsons in Stouffville, Markham

Three suspects are wanted in connection to multiple arsons in Markham and Stouffville, according to York police. Investigators say the first arson occurred on Feb. 11 around 2 a.m. The suspect vehicle,...

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