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Ontario coroner investigating sudden death of child at Ajax hospital

Ontario coroner investigating sudden death of child at Ajax hospital

AJAX, Ont. — Ontario's coroner's office is investigating the "sudden and unexpected" death of a child at a hospital east of Toronto.
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Toronto police charge 27-year-old in apartment shooting that killed 1, injured 3

Toronto police charge 27-year-old in apartment shooting that killed 1, injured 3

Toronto police have arrested a man in an apartment shooting that killed one person and injured three others. Police say the 27-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged Wednesday with second-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.
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Three teens charged, police search for fourth after Oakville school stabbing

Three teens charged, police search for fourth after Oakville school stabbing

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say three teens are facing assault charges and a warrant has been issued for a fourth after a stabbing at a high school earlier this week.
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Ontario to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral Paxlovid for COVID-19

Ontario to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral Paxlovid for COVID-19

TORONTO — Ontario will soon allow pharmacists to prescribe an antiviral drug used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19. Starting on Dec. 12, pharmacists can prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients at no cost, both in person or virtually.
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Peel police investigate after one man dead in roller rink parking lot shooting

Peel police investigate after one man dead in roller rink parking lot shooting

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police are investigating after one man was shot dead outside a roller-skating rink west of Toronto. Peel Regional Police say officers were called to a shooting in the Scooter's Roller Palace parking lot in Mississauga, Ont.
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Ontario chiefs say province failed in duty to consult First Nations on housing bill

Ontario chiefs say province failed in duty to consult First Nations on housing bill

Indigenous leaders from across Ontario called Wednesday for the repeal of a new housing bill they said was passed without properly consulting First Nations and could put their communities at risk.
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Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: 'Get on board' and 'stop whining'

Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: 'Get on board' and 'stop whining'

The mayor of Mississauga and other municipal leaders who have voiced opposition to a new provincial housing law need to "get on board" and "stop whining," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in an unprompted burst of criticism.
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Brampton, Ont., middle school teacher accused of sexually assaulting three girls

Brampton, Ont., middle school teacher accused of sexually assaulting three girls

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say a teacher has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted three girls at a Brampton, Ont., middle school. Peel Regional Police say the 59-year-old Oakville, Ont.
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Ontario proposal puts wetlands at further risk: auditor, advocates

Ontario proposal puts wetlands at further risk: auditor, advocates

TORONTO — Half of the wetlands in southern Ontario have never been considered for provincial protection, and new changes planned by the government as part of its housing plan could further put them at risk, the auditor general said in a recent report
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Marit Stiles set to be next leader of Ontario NDP ahead of confirmation vote

Marit Stiles set to be next leader of Ontario NDP ahead of confirmation vote

TORONTO — Marit Stiles is set to be the next leader of the Ontario NDP after the Toronto member of provincial parliament was the sole contender.
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