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Toronto selects new police chief; 32-year veteran of the force

Toronto selects new police chief; 32-year veteran of the force

TORONTO — A 32-year veteran of the Toronto police was named the city's new police chief Thursday, following an extensive search.
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Peel police lay impaired driving charges in Markham, Ont., crash that killed cop

Peel police lay impaired driving charges in Markham, Ont., crash that killed cop

A 23-year-old Markham, Ont., man is facing impaired driving charges in connection with a collision that killed a York Region police officer.
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Man behind GTHA shootings that killed cop, autoworker was looking for officer: police

Man behind GTHA shootings that killed cop, autoworker was looking for officer: police

The man behind a series of fatal shootings in the Greater Toronto Area this week was likely looking to target an officer, Peel Region police said Thursday, as they asked for the public's help in learning more about the gunman. Toronto police Const.
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Laurentian U clears step in bid to emerge from creditor protection

Laurentian U clears step in bid to emerge from creditor protection

SUDBURY, Ont. — Laurentian University says it has cleared a key step in its bid to emerge from creditor protection.
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Ontario spending billions of dollars more so far this year, fiscal watchdog says

Ontario spending billions of dollars more so far this year, fiscal watchdog says

TORONTO — Ontario's financial watchdog says the government is spending billions more so far this year than at the start of the last fiscal year.
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Windsor, Ont., health unit suspends 1,500 students over outdated immunization records

Windsor, Ont., health unit suspends 1,500 students over outdated immunization records

The public health unit in Windsor, Ont., says it has suspended more than 1,500 secondary school students due to out-of-date immunization records.
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'It is a big loss': Funeral held for auto shop owner killed in GTHA shootings

'It is a big loss': Funeral held for auto shop owner killed in GTHA shootings

MISSISSAUGA — An auto shop owner killed in a string of shootings this week was remembered as a doting father, a caring community member and a talented cricket player Wednesday as loved ones and strangers gathered to mourn him at his funeral.
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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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