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Ontario eliminates tuition fees for new police officer trainees

The provincial government is eliminating tuition fees for the Ontario Police College's Basic Constable program. Premier Doug Ford says the move, which could cost up to $30 million per year, is necessary to combat a rise in crime.

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Masai Ujiri Celebrates 20 years of Giants of Africa

CityNews’ Sports Reporter Lindsay Dunn speaks with Co-Founder of Giants of Africa and President and Vice-Chairman of the Raptors Masai Ujiri live on the red carpet of the 20th anniversary event for Giants of Africa.

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Quiet early week, becoming rainy next weekend

Quiet early week, becoming rainy next weekend

The beginning of the upcoming week will be mild before rain hits the forecast starting Thursday going into the weekend.

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Musicians rally to fight proposed Ontario place redevelopment

Musicians rally to fight proposed Ontario place redevelopment

Sarah Harmer headlined a group of musicians who played a telethon on Sunday with the goal of fighting the current redevelopment plans for Ontario Place, including the relocation of the Ontario Science Centre. CityNews’ Rob Leth reports.

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Masai Ujiri Celebrates 20 years of Giants of Africa

Masai Ujiri Celebrates 20 years of Giants of Africa

CityNews’ Sports Reporter Lindsay Dunn speaks with Co-Founder of Giants of Africa and President and Vice-Chairman of the Raptors Masai Ujiri live on the red carpet of the 20th anniversary event for Giants of Africa.

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Bonnie Crombie secures close victory in provincial liberal leadership race

Cynthia Mulligan is joined by CityNews Business Editor Richard Southern to discuss Bonnie Crombie’s close victory in the race for provincial liberal leadership – plus a look at the near-future at Queen’s Park.

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Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza following truce

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Fewer Christmas trees available but Demand is “very high”

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Musicians rally to fight proposed Ontario place redevelopment

Musicians rally to fight proposed Ontario place redevelopment

Sarah Harmer headlined a group of musicians who played a telethon on Sunday with the goal of fighting the current redevelopment plans for Ontario Place, including the relocation of the Ontario Science Centre. CityNews’ Rob Leth reports.

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Masai Ujiri Celebrates 20 years of Giants of Africa

Masai Ujiri Celebrates 20 years of Giants of Africa

CityNews’ Sports Reporter Lindsay Dunn speaks with Co-Founder of Giants of Africa and President and Vice-Chairman of the Raptors Masai Ujiri live on the red carpet of the 20th anniversary event for Giants of Africa.

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Bonnie Crombie's transition from mayor to Ontario Liberal leader

Bonnie Crombie’s transition from mayor to Ontario Liberal leader

Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie is detailing the next steps of her transition to Liberal party leader, as a former MP weighs in on the challenges Crombie will face.

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Ballet students prepare for ‘The Nutcracker’

Ballet students prepare for ‘The Nutcracker’

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New study examines accessibility in Canadian cities

New study examines accessibility in Canadian cities

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Israeli offensive shifts to southern Gaza

Israeli offensive shifts to southern Gaza

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Looking ahead to 2024, Trump calls on supporters to ‘guard the vote’

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Donald Trump told his supporters to “guard the vote” in 2024. Caryn Ceolin with where the former president is calling for scrutiny as he repeats his persistent false claims of election fraud.

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Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza following truce

Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza following truce

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Greece accuses UK of ‘lack of respect’ amid Parthenon sculpture feud

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Vermont man charged with attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students

Vermont man charged with attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students

A 48-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after three Palestinian college students were shot in Vermont over the weekend. Brandon Choghri with reaction from family, and the latest on the investigation.

Sierra Leone president says calm restored after attack on barracks

Sierra Leone president says calm restored after attack on barracks

Armed clashes in Sierra Leone’s capital raised fears Sunday of another military coup in West Africa. As the government assured it remains in control, Caryn Ceolin with why the political situation in the country is tense.

Israel and Hamas open to extending 4-day truce with conditions

Israel and Hamas open to extending 4-day truce with conditions

Another group of hostages were freed from captivity in Gaza, as both Israel and Hamas expressed hope Sunday to extend their temporary truce. Caryn Ceolin with the conditions that could see a fragile pause in fighting prolonged.