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Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate service cuts, working with Premier Ford

Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate service cuts, working with Premier Ford

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election outlined their visions for transit, city services and taxes on Wednesday at a debate in Scarborough, the east-end area poised to be a key battleground in next month's election.
Mississauga mayor should quit her day job if she runs for Liberal party leader: Ford

Mississauga mayor should quit her day job if she runs for Liberal party leader: Ford

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie should quit her day job if she decides to run for the Liberal party leadership, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students

Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students

TORONTO — Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province to address food insecurity among students.
OLG says $70M jackpot unclaimed after nearly a year, time running out for winner

OLG says $70M jackpot unclaimed after nearly a year, time running out for winner

TORONTO — A $70 million Lotto Max ticket could become the largest unclaimed individual jackpot in the country if a winner doesn't step forward to grab their prize next month, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.
Labour human trafficking investigation linked to three provinces nets four arrests

Labour human trafficking investigation linked to three provinces nets four arrests

Police say a months-long labour trafficking investigation with links to three provinces has led to four arrests.
One dead, one injured in Vaughan, Ont., double shooting: police

One dead, one injured in Vaughan, Ont., double shooting: police

VAUGHAN, Ont. — A 39-year-old man was killed and a second man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries on Wednesday after an early-morning double shooting north of Toronto, police said.
Toronto urges residents to push Ottawa to fill city funding gap

Toronto urges residents to push Ottawa to fill city funding gap

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is urging residents to call on the federal government to provide $235 million to help the municipality cover a massive pandemic-related budget shortfall.
Police break up large crowd, charge teen in Oakville fireworks gathering

Police break up large crowd, charge teen in Oakville fireworks gathering

TORONTO — Halton Region police say a 15-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly shooting a firework at officers during a large youth gathering on Victoria Day in Oakville, Ont.
Ontario engineer regulator drops Canadian experience qualification

Ontario engineer regulator drops Canadian experience qualification

TORONTO — Internationally trained engineers no longer require Canadian work experience to be licensed in Ontario, the province's labour minister said Tuesday, calling the move a "game changer.
OPP name 41-year-old man as victim in fatal Renfrew shooting

OPP name 41-year-old man as victim in fatal Renfrew shooting

RENFREW, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting in the Town of Renfrew on Friday night. OPP believe Jonathan Logan, a 41-year-old man from Renfrew County, was targeted in the shooting.