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Planned Enbridge Line 5 shut down causes job-loss worries for Sarnia, Ont.

Planned Enbridge Line 5 shut down causes job-loss worries for Sarnia, Ont.

Workers in Sarnia, Ont., are raising concerns about the job losses that could occur if a U.S. governor's plan to shut down an Enbridge pipeline succeeds. The Line 5 pipeline runs from Wisconsin to Sarnia, crossing parts of Michigan.
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One dead after shooting in Toronto's Yorkdale area; police say suspect fled

One dead after shooting in Toronto's Yorkdale area; police say suspect fled

Police say one person has died following a shooting in Toronto's Yorkdale area. Investigators say they were called to the area on reports of gunfire shortly after 9:45 p.m. Monday. They say one victim was found unconscious and later died in hospital.
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Toronto's top doctor says variants, case numbers make reopening risky

Toronto's top doctor says variants, case numbers make reopening risky

Toronto's top doctor says now is not the time to prepare to ease pandemic restrictions in the city, even as the province starts rolling back restrictions in regions with lower case numbers. Dr.
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Ontario to begin gradual reopening of economy Wednesday, state of emergency to expire

Ontario to begin gradual reopening of economy Wednesday, state of emergency to expire

TORONTO — Ontario will begin to gradually reopen its economy on Wednesday but the government said it would move regions back into lockdown if COVID-19 cases spiked.
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Ottawa man and former lover plead not guilty to murdering his wife in retrial

Ottawa man and former lover plead not guilty to murdering his wife in retrial

An Ottawa man and his former lover pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder on Monday in the death of his wife seven years ago. Jagtar Gill was discovered beaten, stabbed and with her throat slashed in the family's home in 2014.
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No more 'yo-yo': Quebec business owners happy with reopenings but fear new closures

No more 'yo-yo': Quebec business owners happy with reopenings but fear new closures

MONTREAL — Quebec business owners said they were happy to be operating again Monday after COVID-19 restrictions were eased, but they hope the government doesn't force them to close again.
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Ontario's police watchdog interviews witnesses to weekend incident that left 2 dead

Ontario's police watchdog interviews witnesses to weekend incident that left 2 dead

EAST GWILLIMBURY, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it has interviewed witnesses to a weekend incident in East Gwillimbury, Ont., that left two people dead.
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A look at what Ontario's phased reopening will look like

A look at what Ontario's phased reopening will look like

Ontario will begin reopening its economy on Wednesday by gradually transitioning regions back to a colour-coded restrictions system. A stay-at-home order will remain in place for communities until they move over to the tiered system.
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More Ontario schools reopen to in-person learning today

More Ontario schools reopen to in-person learning today

TORONTO — More of Ontario's schools reopened to in-person learning Monday, with students in 13 public health units returning to physical classrooms.
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Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife, granted day parole for six months

Michael White, convicted of killing pregnant wife, granted day parole for six months

An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body more than 15 years ago has been granted day parole for six months. Michael White appeared before the Parole Board of Canada by videoconference this morning.
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