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A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The RCMP said Tuesday it has launched an investigation into Ontario's decision to open up protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy: Nov.
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In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On the shores of Attawapiskat Lake, deep in the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario, sits Neskantaga First Nation – a community of about 350 people that can only be accessed by plane or an ice road in the winter.
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Thanksgiving shooting at Pickering, Ont., casino leaves security guard dead

Thanksgiving shooting at Pickering, Ont., casino leaves security guard dead

PICKERING, Ont. — Durham police say an early-morning shooting at a casino in Pickering, Ont., has left an employee dead. Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss says police were called for shots fired at Pickering Casino Resort and arrived on scene shortly after 5 a.
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Muskoka hospital says patient volumes surge to 150 per cent capacity

Muskoka hospital says patient volumes surge to 150 per cent capacity

TORONTO — Patient volumes at a pair of hospitals in central Ontario have surged to as high as 150 per cent of its capacity, the health-care network is warning.
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Man arrested on attempted carjacking-related charges had just made bail: York police

Man arrested on attempted carjacking-related charges had just made bail: York police

NEWMARKET, Ont. — Police in York Region say a man they arrested in an alleged carjacking attempt had been released on bail on unrelated charges just moments earlier.
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Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator

Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government has reached an agreement with Vaughan, Ont., to fast-track the building of more than 1,700 new housing units. Trudeau told reporters in Vaughan, Ont.
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New supervised consumption sites in Ontario on hold until review complete

New supervised consumption sites in Ontario on hold until review complete

TORONTO — Ontario has paused approving new supervised consumption and treatment sites while a review of all sites is underway, the province's associate minister of mental health and addictions said Wednesday.
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John Tory's affair violated city council code of conduct: integrity commissioner

John Tory's affair violated city council code of conduct: integrity commissioner

TORONTO — Former Toronto mayor John Tory broke the city council's code of conduct with his relationship with a staffer, the city's integrity commissioner found in a report released Thursday. Tory resigned as mayor on Feb.
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Ontario adds $5M in funding to Student Nutrition Program

Ontario adds $5M in funding to Student Nutrition Program

TORONTO — Ontario is adding $5 million in funding to the Student Nutrition Program, which provides free snacks and meals to kids in schools.
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Complainant in Nygard trial says door in bedroom suite would not open for her

Complainant in Nygard trial says door in bedroom suite would not open for her

TORONTO — A woman who has accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault says she told the former fashion mogul she was "really uncomfortable" that a keypad-operated door to a bedroom suite at his Toronto headquarters did not open for her.
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