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Ontario, Bell won't say how much money they made from inmate phone calls

Ontario, Bell won't say how much money they made from inmate phone calls

TORONTO — Neither Bell Canada nor the Ontario government will say how much money they made from a jail phone system that charged what lawyers describe as "exorbitant" rates for inmate calls over eight years.
Ontario man charged with sexual assault of minors, allegations date to 1987: police

Ontario man charged with sexual assault of minors, allegations date to 1987: police

OSHAWA, Ont. — A 66-year-old Ontario man is facing seven charges of sexually assaulting a minor after police east of Toronto opened an investigation into allegations dating back more than three decades. Police say the accused, from Oshawa, Ont.
Most Ontario elementary teachers experienced or witnessed violence: survey

Most Ontario elementary teachers experienced or witnessed violence: survey

TORONTO — The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario says three-quarters of its members say they have experienced or witnessed violence against staff members.
Case of man charged in sale of lethal substance put over to next week

Case of man charged in sale of lethal substance put over to next week

A 57-year-old Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of killing themselves has had his bail hearing put over until next week.
Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

WINDSOR, Ont. — One of the world's largest automakers has stopped construction on an electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., saying the federal government has not delivered on what was promised.
Two dead in three-vehicle car crash in southwestern Ontario

Two dead in three-vehicle car crash in southwestern Ontario

CALEDON, Ont. — Police say two people have died after a car crash in Caledon, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a collision on Highway 9 around 9 p.m. on Thursday. They say the crash involved a pickup truck and two motorcycles.
One dead, seven others in hospital after crash in Bruce County: police

One dead, seven others in hospital after crash in Bruce County: police

One person has died and seven others are in hospital after a car crash in southwestern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to the collision around 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Bruce County, Ont.
20 years on, David Miller's 2003 win looms over Toronto mayoral race

20 years on, David Miller's 2003 win looms over Toronto mayoral race

TORONTO — The battle lines in Toronto's upcoming mayoral race may feel familiar to some: A conservative has left office and a wide open race to replace him has taken shape.
Toronto police make arrest after man allegedly assaulted with python

Toronto police make arrest after man allegedly assaulted with python

TORONTO — A 45-year-old Toronto man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting someone with a python in the city's downtown core.
Refocus, decommercialize Mother's Day to return it to its roots, sociologist says

Refocus, decommercialize Mother's Day to return it to its roots, sociologist says

TORONTO — A sociologist says it's time to refocus Mother's Day — but not in the way you might be thinking.