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Five years after Toronto van attack, 'incel' threat is growing: expert

Five years after Toronto van attack, 'incel' threat is growing: expert

TORONTO — Five years ago, after a man deliberately drove a van down a busy Toronto sidewalk in one of Canada's worst mass murders, the country was confronted with a previously obscure extremist movement, which experts say remains a growing threat.
Save original Ontario Science Centre, firm of building's architect urges

Save original Ontario Science Centre, firm of building's architect urges

TORONTO — The firm of the architect who designed the Ontario Science Centre is calling on the province to save the building and build on its legacy.
'We're winning in spades': Small Ontario city set to boom after VW deal

'We're winning in spades': Small Ontario city set to boom after VW deal

Joe Preston cannot stop smiling. The mayor of St. Thomas, Ont., wakes up with one on his face and it's there when his head hits the pillow at night. But the month-long smile has drawbacks.
$20M theft of gold, other items at Pearson likely needed insider knowledge: expert

$20M theft of gold, other items at Pearson likely needed insider knowledge: expert

TORONTO — The theft of more than $20 million worth of gold and other valuables from Toronto Pearson International Airport this week likely required insider knowledge of the airport and its operations, a security expert says.
Ontario hospices call for more funding as costs, demands rise

Ontario hospices call for more funding as costs, demands rise

TORONTO — Cash-strapped hospices in Ontario say the province needs to boost their annual funding because cost increases that began at the start of the pandemic have not eased.
Police charge three in fatal London, Ont., collision involving stolen car

Police charge three in fatal London, Ont., collision involving stolen car

LONDON, Ont. — Three people are facing numerous charges after an allegedly stolen car collided with another vehicle in London, Ont., and killed a local woman.
Five years later, memories of devastating Toronto van attack live on for community

Five years later, memories of devastating Toronto van attack live on for community

TORONTO — On the first unseasonably warm day of the year, a bustling area in north Toronto sees a variety of pedestrians out enjoying the sun: mothers push strollers, teens leaving school chat in groups and office workers in suits gather outside for
Five schools on Six Nations of Grand River closed due to PSAC strike

Five schools on Six Nations of Grand River closed due to PSAC strike

A First Nation in southern Ontario says five federally run schools in its community are closed as a result of a strike by federal public service workers. Six Nations of the Grand River says more than 1,100 students are affected.
Man arrested in connection to Hajtamiri attack, abduction investigation continues

Man arrested in connection to Hajtamiri attack, abduction investigation continues

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Police say a sixth person has been arrested for the alleged December 2021 attack on a woman who was later abducted from a relative's home in Ontario.
Two dead in eastern Ontario suspected double homicide: Ontario Provincial Police

Two dead in eastern Ontario suspected double homicide: Ontario Provincial Police

HAWKESBURY, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating a suspected double homicide in a township bordering Quebec.