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Two charged with first-degree murder in 2024 death of Markham, Ont., woman

Two charged with first-degree murder in 2024 death of Markham, Ont., woman

Police in York Region say one man has had his charges upgraded to first-degree murder and another man is now facing the same charge in the case of a Markham, Ont., woman whose remains were found last summer.
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Six-year-old boy dead after falling from 10th floor of Toronto apartment: police

Six-year-old boy dead after falling from 10th floor of Toronto apartment: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a six-year-old boy is dead after he fell from the 10th floor of an apartment building yesterday afternoon.
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Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, 'Defund'

Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, 'Defund'

TORONTO — Sandy Hudson's new book on police abolition comes just ahead of the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, and while much has changed since then, the urgency with which many of the activists call for police abolition hasn't.
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Generals top Colts 8-4 to complete the sweep, advance to the OHL championship series

OSHAWA — Luca Marrelli had a goal and four assists, Owen Griffin added two goals and one assist and the Oshawa Generals topped the Barrie Colts 8-4 on Thursday to complete the sweep and advance to the Ontario Hockey League championship series.
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Blue Jays hoping to make a case for momentum after back-to-back wins over Red Sox

Blue Jays hoping to make a case for momentum after back-to-back wins over Red Sox

TORONTO — Baseball may rely on data analytics the most of North America's professional sports, but the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to make a case for the intangibles of the game.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s late three-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 4-2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s late three-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 4-2

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Blue Jays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday for Toronto's second comeback victory in a row.
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Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting its highest weekly increase in measles cases since its outbreak began with 223 new infections in the province over the past week, as opposition parties and some doctors call on the province to do more to address the pub
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Two fly-in First Nations along James Bay evacuating amid spring flooding

Two fly-in First Nations along James Bay evacuating amid spring flooding

KASHECHEWAN — A fly-in First Nation on the shore of James Bay in northern Ontario has asked its community members to evacuate after spring flooding cut off the road to its airport.
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Ontario government to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

Ontario government to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is set to table its 2025-26 budget on May 15, with the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs likely to take centre stage.
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Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

TORONTO — Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system, one of a slate of measures the government is planning as part of – or associated with – a large justice bill table
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