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Teens were drinking, smoking marijuana hours before alleged murder, trial hears

Teens were drinking, smoking marijuana hours before alleged murder, trial hears

TORONTO — Two girls accused in the killing of a homeless Toronto man were swigging liquor from bottles and smoking marijuana with friends at a mall hours before they encountered him in a downtown parkette, another teen testified Tuesday.
Police in Ontario say second teen charged after threats of violence against schools

Police in Ontario say second teen charged after threats of violence against schools

Ontario Provincial Police say a second teenager has been arrested in connection with multiple threats of violence against schools in Canada and the United States.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Woman dies in Hamilton police custody, provincial watchdog investigating

Woman dies in Hamilton police custody, provincial watchdog investigating

Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a 31-year-old woman while she was in Hamilton police custody.
Women police officers remain significantly underrepresented in police services across Ontario

Women police officers remain significantly underrepresented in police services across Ontario

LOCAL NEWS DATA HUB — Women police officers remain significantly underrepresented in police services across Ontario despite evidence suggesting they are often preferred by victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, are less likely to use force,
Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Norman W.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 11

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 11

Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Tuesday, Feb. 11: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Washington, D.C.
Drivers of transport truck, car stopped for coffee break in Highway 417 lane: police

Drivers of transport truck, car stopped for coffee break in Highway 417 lane: police

Ontario Provincial Police say the drivers of a transport truck and a car were issued multiple fines over the weekend for taking a coffee break in a live traffic lane on Highway 417 in Ottawa.
Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario's main political parties pledged Monday to help the remaining animals at Marineland should they win the election. The Niagara Falls, Ont.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.