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HURON EAST, ONT. — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the alleged theft of 44 pigs from a farm in Huron East, northwest of Stratford. OPP say the theft was reported this week by a farmer, who said the animals were taken from his barn.

TORONTO — Caucus members, a prominent businessman, a mayor and a federal MP are all mulling potential bids for leadership of Ontario's Liberal party, but none are in a rush to decide whether to enter the race.

Toronto Police are investigating a homicide after a man was stabbed in the North York area. Police were called to Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West at about 12:30 a.m. Friday.

Some Ontario hospitals, particularly those in smaller communities, are warning that recent emergency department closures may recur throughout the summer as they scramble to address staffing shortages

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say two boys have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Mississauga, Ont., with one of them in life-threatening condition.

TORONTO — Ontario is committing to offering "portable benefits" for workers, the returning labour minister says, and is mulling next steps for a soon-to-expire sick leave program.

Amanda Jollymore slipped into a dark place towards the end of last year. Neurologists said her two-year-old daughter, Mia, would never walk or talk.

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service has offered cash rewards in two murder investigations in a bid to drum up information that could lead to the arrests of two men wanted on Canada-wide warrants.

FORT ERIE, Ont. — Niagara police say they have charged a 50-year-old man from Fort Erie, Ont., in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation.

Patrick Brown, disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race due to allegations of wrongdoing, is facing another set of troubles in Brampton, Ont., where he serves as mayor