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Toronto police officer accused of submitting false will, receiving $800,000

Toronto police officer accused of submitting false will, receiving $800,000

Toronto police allege one of their officers received a more than $800,000 payout after submitting a fraudulent will. Police say Const.
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Amber Alert issued for missing Quebec girls, 6 and 11, and their 44-year-old father

Amber Alert issued for missing Quebec girls, 6 and 11, and their 44-year-old father

LEVIS, Que. — Quebec provincial police have issued an Amber Alert to locate two young girls and their 44-year-old father who police believe were in a car crash Wednesday night and left the scene on foot. Police issued the alert at around 3 p.m.
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Ontario effort to scrap streaming begins with math courses in 2021: Lecce

Ontario effort to scrap streaming begins with math courses in 2021: Lecce

TORONTO — Ontario's effort to scrap an educational practice that has historically discriminated against students from marginalized communities will get underway next fall, the province's education minister said Thursday.
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Eight forest fires are burning in the northeast region of Ontario

Eight forest fires are burning in the northeast region of Ontario

DRYDEN, Ont. — As a heat wave grips much of Ontario, dozens of forest fires are burning across the province's north.
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Quebec bans bars from selling alcohol past midnight to limit COVID-19 spread

Quebec bans bars from selling alcohol past midnight to limit COVID-19 spread

MONTREAL — Bars across Quebec will have to operate at half-capacity and close earlier than usual starting Friday, the province has announced as it seeks to prevent potential COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

TORONTO — Millions of Ontario students could return to schools this September if it's safe to do so, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday, acknowledging that shrinking COVID-19 case counts might make the resumption of in-class learning poss
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Torontonians demand changes on first day of police reform meeting

Torontonians demand changes on first day of police reform meeting

Toronto must find a new way to deal with people in mental health crisis and root out racism within its police force, concerned citizens said Thursday at a virtual town hall about police reform.
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Toronto authorities cracking down on illegal beach parties, restricting parking

Toronto authorities cracking down on illegal beach parties, restricting parking

TORONTO — Authorities are enacting stricter parking rules at Toronto beaches after a number of nighttime parties were busted over the weekend. The city says that parking at three popular beaches will be restricted after 7 p.m.
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42-year-old man shot by police in Hamilton dies in hospital, watchdog says

42-year-old man shot by police in Hamilton dies in hospital, watchdog says

HAMILTON — Ontario's police watchdog says a 42-year-old man shot by police in Hamilton earlier this week has died in hospital.
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55-year-old cyclist dead after Wednesday night hit-and-run in Mississauga, Ont.

55-year-old cyclist dead after Wednesday night hit-and-run in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a 55-year-old cyclist is dead after a hit-and-run involving a truck. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened on Wednesday just before midnight in Mississauga, Ont.
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