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Man charged after allegedly threatening worshippers at mosque in Markham, Ont.

Man charged after allegedly threatening worshippers at mosque in Markham, Ont.

MARKHAM, Ont. — A mosque north of Toronto has increased security measures after a man was arrested for allegedly shouting Islamophobic slurs and threats outside the facility and driving his vehicle straight at a worshipper.
Eastern Ontario conservation authority issues flood warning

Eastern Ontario conservation authority issues flood warning

NAPANEE, Ont. — A conservation authority in eastern Ontario has issued a flood warning for several rivers and watershed lakes expected to peak on Sunday, saying flooding is imminent or already occurring in some locations.
Toronto police charge 18-year-old woman with murder in 2022 homicide

Toronto police charge 18-year-old woman with murder in 2022 homicide

TORONTO — An 18-year-old Toronto woman is facing a murder charge related to an alleged homicide that took place in the city late last year. Toronto police began investigating the case on Dec.
Family of Ojibwe man killed by Ottawa police calls for new mental-health strategy

Family of Ojibwe man killed by Ottawa police calls for new mental-health strategy

The morning Greg Ritchie died, he was on his way to the grocery store to purchase cake mix in an effort to cheer up his brother and sister-in-law. Chantel Ritchie, his sister-in-law, said it was a tradition of theirs to bake together.
Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

Funding meant to help Ontario communities recover from extreme wind damage won’t be enough to make property and business owners whole or eliminate risks to vital infrastructure, some municipalities say.
Two men facing multiple charges following series of vehicle thefts in Mississauga

Two men facing multiple charges following series of vehicle thefts in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Two men are each facing 14 charges following an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts in Mississauga, Ont.
Former OPSEU vice-president countersues union, denies breaching any fiduciary duty

Former OPSEU vice-president countersues union, denies breaching any fiduciary duty

TORONTO — The former first vice-president and treasurer of an Ontario public sector union is countersuing the organization, arguing he didn't breach any fiduciary duty and used due diligence.
Ontario proposes to allow cities to expand boundaries faster for housing

Ontario proposes to allow cities to expand boundaries faster for housing

TORONTO — Ontario introduced measures Thursday that would allow for more housing to be built beyond urban boundaries and in rural areas as projections suggest its target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 is falling out of reach.
Three men charged with first-degree murder in Ont. death of Alberta man

Three men charged with first-degree murder in Ont. death of Alberta man

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Three men are facing murder charges in the death of a 27-year-old man from Alberta in a shooting last year in Oakville, Ont.
High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor

High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health says people who are at greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection should get their next vaccine booster shot this spring. Dr.