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Ford thanks Ottawa as minister cites 'deep concerns' over Toronto's decriminalization

Ford thanks Ottawa as minister cites 'deep concerns' over Toronto's decriminalization

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is thanking the federal government for rejecting Toronto's long-stalled pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs.
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U of T encampment trespass notice sets Monday deadline, negotiations set for Sunday

U of T encampment trespass notice sets Monday deadline, negotiations set for Sunday

TORONTO — The University of Toronto issued a trespass notice Friday to a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, vowing to take "all necessary legal steps" if protesters did not clear out by Monday morning.
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Glenn Chamandy officially back at the Gildan helm after boardroom battle

Glenn Chamandy officially back at the Gildan helm after boardroom battle

MONTREAL — Glenn Chamandy is officially back as the chief executive of Gildan after a months-long public battle over leadership of the Montreal-based clothing company he co-founded.
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NACI says mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time

NACI says mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time

OTTAWA — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says the mpox vaccine can be given at the same time as an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, reversing its previous recommendation to wait at least four weeks due to safety concerns.
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'Fragile' CF Montreal hopes to break out of slump against Nashville SC

'Fragile' CF Montreal hopes to break out of slump against Nashville SC

MONTREAL — CF Montreal fans have had enough — and captain Samuel Piette understands why. Montreal is struggling, winless in its last eight games.
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Ontario speeds up alcohol expansion; province will pay The Beer Store up to $225M

Ontario speeds up alcohol expansion; province will pay The Beer Store up to $225M

TORONTO — Ontario is speeding up its expansion of alcohol sales in the province, and the move comes with up to $225 million in public money for The Beer Store.
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Quebec police search for escaped inmate serving sentence for murder committed in B.C.

Quebec police search for escaped inmate serving sentence for murder committed in B.C.

LAVAL, Que. — Quebec provincial police are asking for help in locating a 32-year-old inmate who escaped from a minimum security federal detention centre north of Montreal.
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Ford fuels early Ontario election speculation by declining to commit to June 2026

Ford fuels early Ontario election speculation by declining to commit to June 2026

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is fuelling early election speculation by declining multiple times today to commit to sticking to the planned June 2026 date.
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Toddler dies after struck by recycling truck in Barrie, Ont.: police

Toddler dies after struck by recycling truck in Barrie, Ont.: police

BARRIE, Ont. — Police say a toddler has died after being struck by a recycling truck in Barrie, Ont. Investigators say the collision took place around 12:45 p.m. Thursday.
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Grey Cup hero Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to be top receiver with Alouettes

Grey Cup hero Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to be top receiver with Alouettes

SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. — Tyson Philpot looks around training camp and sees an opportunity to be the Montreal Alouettes' No. 1 receiving option.
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