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Ontario hospital patients awaiting spots in long-term care can be moved up to 150 km

Ontario hospital patients awaiting spots in long-term care can be moved up to 150 km

TORONTO — Ontario hospital patients awaiting spots in long-term care can be moved to nursing homes not of their choosing up to 150 kilometres away, with charges of $400 per day if they refuse, the province announced Wednesday.
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In tribute to the queen, Ontario's Ford says he will miss her 'dearly'

In tribute to the queen, Ontario's Ford says he will miss her 'dearly'

TORONTO — Queen Elizabeth served as a constant presence through turbulent times and will be remembered for the comfort she brought people, as well as her exemplary public service, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
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York Region police officer killed in car crash on way to work

York Region police officer killed in car crash on way to work

TORONTO — A York Region police officer is dead after an early morning collision Wednesday morning in Markham, Ont. York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween said Const. Travis Gillespie was killed in a crash on his way to work.
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Suspect in Toronto-area shootings had long criminal history: parole docs

Suspect in Toronto-area shootings had long criminal history: parole docs

TORONTO — The suspect in a string of shootings that killed a Toronto police officer and an auto shop owner this week had an extensive criminal record, including ties to a gang at one point.
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Toronto man, 18, charged with second-degree murder of boy

Toronto man, 18, charged with second-degree murder of boy

TORONTO — A man from Toronto has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday. Toronto police say officers responded to a shooting in the area of Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West just before 1 a.m.
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'Always had a smile on his face': Colleagues remember slain Toronto police officer

'Always had a smile on his face': Colleagues remember slain Toronto police officer

TORONTO — Const. Andrew Hong loved to smile, ride motorcycles and spend time with his family.
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Milton, Ont., shooting victim remembered as generous and joyful

Milton, Ont., shooting victim remembered as generous and joyful

MILTON, Ont. — A Milton, Ont., man killed at his auto shop during a string of shootings across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area was remembered Tuesday as a valuable member of his community who was always "joyful.
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Ontario set to mark Monday as Day of Mourning for the Queen; not declaring a holiday

Ontario set to mark Monday as Day of Mourning for the Queen; not declaring a holiday

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will mark Sept. 19 as a Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II in lieu of a provincial holiday.
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Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack identified as 22-year veteran, father of 2

Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack identified as 22-year veteran, father of 2

A 22-year Toronto police veteran was fatally shot in an "ambush attack" and the suspect is dead, with shooting scenes spanning three Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area cities Monday afternoon that left a third person dead and three others injured.
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Constitutional challenge of Ontario's wage-cap bill begins in court

Constitutional challenge of Ontario's wage-cap bill begins in court

TORONTO — Groups representing thousands of public sector employees are up against the Ontario government in court this week as the two sides argue over a law that has capped wages for workers.
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