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Churchill portrait thief sentenced to two years less a day in jail
OTTAWA — The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill said he committed the crime to find money to help his brother, who was experiencing mental health struggles, Justice Robert
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Road, rail and mine blockades could be on horizon over Ontario mining bill: chiefs
TORONTO — Road, rail and mine blockades could be on the horizon, First Nations leaders said Monday, as they ratchet up pressure on the Ontario government to kill a proposed bill that seeks to speed up large mining projects in the north.
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In wake of Vancouver tragedy, Toronto renews funding to enhance safety at festivals
TORONTO — The City of Toronto will allocate $2.1 million this year to help festivals stay secure, after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival last month.
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Woman charged in fatal winter collision that killed two in northern Ontario
Provincial police say a 36-year-old woman is facing multiple charges linked to a head-on collision that killed two people in January.
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Hundreds mourn outside school for students and coach killed in Ontario crash
WALKERTON — Grief rippled through a central Ontario community on Sunday as residents struggled to come to terms with the deaths of four students and a teacher killed in a crash, with hundreds of people paying tribute at an evening vigil outside the s
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Nashville SC holds on to edge Toronto FC 2-1 in entertaining MLS contest
TORONTO — It was a night of milestones for Toronto FC on Saturday. The Major League Soccer franchise marked its 600th regular-season game. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson moved into the league's top five in regular-season minutes played.
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Toronto police investigating suspected hate-motivated vandalism at synagogue
TORONTO — Toronto police are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a string of alleged hate-motivated vandalism at synagogues in the city’s north end.
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Man found guilty of murder, attempted murder in 2023 shooting of three OPP officers
The man accused of killing a police officer and shooting two others at his eastern Ontario home has been found guilty of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
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Four high school-aged students and staff killed in Ontario car crash: school board
Four high school-aged students and a staff member were killed in a car crash while returning home from a sports event, an Ontario school board said Saturday, calling it a devastating loss for the community.
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'Not good': Concerns revived over recommendation to end door-to-door mail delivery
Judy Frank says no longer getting mail at her door would make life harder. The 78-year-old Regina woman is unable to walk more than a few steps and says she would need someone to pick up her mail if Canada Post stops door-to-door service.
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