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'We're coming after you': Toronto police detail results of major car theft probe

'We're coming after you': Toronto police detail results of major car theft probe

Toronto police have recovered more than 550 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $27 million, including many that were bound for sale overseas, during an ongoing auto theft investigation launched last year.
Ontario Science Centre employees 'angry and confused' by plan to move: union

Ontario Science Centre employees 'angry and confused' by plan to move: union

TORONTO — Ontario Science Centre staff are "angry and confused" by the province's plans to move the attraction to Ontario Place, their union said Wednesday, in stark contrast to the premier's characterization of their mood.
Ontario First Nations launch suit against province, feds over decision-making powers

Ontario First Nations launch suit against province, feds over decision-making powers

TORONTO — Leaders of northern Ontario First Nations descended upon Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday to deliver a message to the province: they want to be equal partners on any kind of development in their territories.
One year after taking on new name, Toronto Metropolitan University reflects on change

One year after taking on new name, Toronto Metropolitan University reflects on change

TORONTO — A year after Ryerson University was reintroduced to the public with a new name – a major move in addressing problematic colonial legacies – its president says the school's updated identity has helped bring a previously divided campus commun
Thunder Bay police officer facing charge after alleged assault of 61-year-old: SIU

Thunder Bay police officer facing charge after alleged assault of 61-year-old: SIU

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A police officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service is facing a criminal charge after the alleged assault of a 61-year-old man. Ontario's police watchdog says the officer is facing one count of assault causing bodily harm.
Ontario to fund job programs for people with criminal records

Ontario to fund job programs for people with criminal records

TORONTO — Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says the province is putting $12 million toward helping people with criminal records find employment.
'Would certainly surprise me to win': Lesser-known Toronto residents run for mayor

'Would certainly surprise me to win': Lesser-known Toronto residents run for mayor

TORONTO — Kris Langenfeld has run for mayor in Toronto twice already – and has lost both times – but that isn't stopping him from trying his luck again.
Significant damage, but no reported injuries in Toronto explosion

Significant damage, but no reported injuries in Toronto explosion

Toronto Fire Services says an explosion at an industrial site in the east end of the city has caused significant damage. The fire department says crews were called to a two-alarm blaze near the Scarborough Convention centre shortly before 1 a.m.
Inquest hears Thunder Bay jail lacked adequate mental health services

Inquest hears Thunder Bay jail lacked adequate mental health services

TORONTO — Inmates at a Thunder Bay jail received inadequate mental health services, a psychiatrist who treated a renowned Indigenous artist who died at the facility told an inquest on Tuesday.
Ford muses about a school or community centre on science centre site

Ford muses about a school or community centre on science centre site

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford mused Tuesday about putting a school or community centre on the current east Toronto site of the Ontario Science Centre, just one week after touting a plan for thousands of housing units there.