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First Nations leaders pledge 'confrontation on the ground' over Ontario mining bill

First Nations leaders pledge 'confrontation on the ground' over Ontario mining bill

TORONTO — Several First Nations travelled from the far reaches of northern Ontario to Queen's Park in Toronto on Thursday to have their voices heard on a proposed law that seeks to significantly speed up mining approvals in their traditional lands, o
Police charge 10 in drug and firearm investigation, two suspects outstanding

Police charge 10 in drug and firearm investigation, two suspects outstanding

Police say 10 people have been charged after a drug and firearm investigation spanning multiple forces across southern Ontario.
Police shoot 50-year-old man in Collingwood, Ont., SIU investigating

Police shoot 50-year-old man in Collingwood, Ont., SIU investigating

COLLINGWOOD — Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after an officer shot and injured 50-year-old man in Collingwood. The Special Investigations Unit says the shooting happened Wednesday afternoon near a residence on Rhonda Road.
Two charged in death of child in Ontario's Muskoka Region

Two charged in death of child in Ontario's Muskoka Region

BRACEBRIDGE — Two people have been arrested in the death of a child in Ontario more than two years ago. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a call in the town of Gravenhurst on Jan.
Toronto's unusually low late May temperatures not seen since 1967: meteorologist

Toronto's unusually low late May temperatures not seen since 1967: meteorologist

TORONTO — Toronto is experiencing a stretch of unusually low temperatures that haven't been seen in late May in decades. Environment Canada is forecasting a daytime high of 10 C on Thursday – just a touch warmer than a record low set on May 22, 1967.
Ontario PC caucus member opposed to government's landfill plan in Dresden

Ontario PC caucus member opposed to government's landfill plan in Dresden

A southwestern Ontario member of Premier Doug Ford's caucus is speaking out against his government's decision to cancel an environmental assessment for a landfill expansion in his riding.
Mining claims in Ring of Fire up 66 per cent over past 3 years: environmental group

Mining claims in Ring of Fire up 66 per cent over past 3 years: environmental group

TORONTO — An environmental group says mining claims over the last three years in the Ring of Fire region are up 66 per cent, representing an area 14 times the size of Toronto.
Toronto school board 'heartbroken' by loss of three students in deadly weekend crash

Toronto school board 'heartbroken' by loss of three students in deadly weekend crash

TORONTO — A Toronto school board mourned the loss of three students who died in a weekend collision allegedly caused by an impaired driver, as the teenager accused in the case made a brief court appearance on Tuesday.
Vintners and brewers thrilled with supports in Ontario budget

Vintners and brewers thrilled with supports in Ontario budget

TORONTO — Ontario's vintners and brewers say they are thrilled with the support provided by the province in its latest budget.
Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Wildfires have forced more than 800 residents to evacuate their northwestern Ontario First Nation.