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Ford government to give transit constables power to arrest as part of crackdown on drug use

The Ford government is introducing legislation cracking down on drug use on public transit while also targeting illegal drug production. Under the new law, special transit constables employed by Metrolinx,...

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Ontario's top court set to hear Nygard's appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence

TORONTO — The Ontario Court of Appeal is set to hear Peter Nygard's appeal of his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence today, with his lawyers arguing the Toronto trial judge made errors including...

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Raptors drop Game 7 to Cavaliers after third-quarter collapse

The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Jarrett Allen had a double-double with 22 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past Toronto 114-102...

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Hamilton man, 38, charged after shooting himself during attempted home invasion: police

Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man who allegedly shot himself during an attempted home invasion, according to investigators. Authorities were initially called to a home near...

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Speech therapists concerned about screen time among young kids

Too many parents are still unaware of the negative effects that screens can have on the development of their young children, laments Quebec's speech therapy and audiologists association (AQOA). Numerous...

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Toronto teen arrested and charged with robbery

Authorities have arrested and charged a Toronto teenager in connection with a robbery investigation. Police say 18-year-old Titus Hornby approached a man who was walking in the area of  Kingston...

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Maple Leafs officially hiring Mats Sundin, John Chayka to lead front office

Finally, clarity: The Toronto Maple Leafs announced their new hockey leadership Sunday afternoon, with a media conference scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. ET. The Maple Leafs have hired Mats...

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Man, 67, charged with murder in fatal shooting at North York park

A 67-year-old man is facing a murder charge in a fatal shooting last week in a North York park. Toronto police were called to Wenderly Park in the Marlee and Glengrove avenues area just before 12:30...

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Raptors look to exceed all expectations in Game 7 vs. Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — The end of something unexpected or the start of a new adventure.  Either possibility lies ahead of the Toronto Raptors as they get ready for Game 7 of their first-round...

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GO train schedules to be adjusted on Barrie Line for next 10 days starting Monday

Schedules are being adjusted on the GO Transit Barrie Line for the next week and a half due to infrastructure work. Metrolinx says from Monday, May 4, until Thursday, May 14, southbound trains along...

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