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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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Ontario's lieutenant governor proclaims accession of King Charles III

Ontario's lieutenant governor proclaims accession of King Charles III

TORONTO — Ontario's lieutenant governor proclaimed the accession of King Charles III in a ceremony Monday at the legislature following the death of the Queen last week.
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Dispute over proposed development near Caledonia and Six Nations returns to court

Dispute over proposed development near Caledonia and Six Nations returns to court

The legal saga around a two-year occupation of a proposed development site by a group of Indigenous people returned to an Ontario court on Monday with another attempt to remove the protesters.
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Police believe fatal shooting in Brampton, Ont., was targeted

Police believe fatal shooting in Brampton, Ont., was targeted

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A man was killed early Monday in what police in Brampton, Ont., say they believe was a targeted shooting. Peel Regional Police were called to the Veterans Drive and Wanless Drive area, east of Mississauga Road, shortly after 5:30 a.
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Three people injured in Toronto nightclub shooting: police

Three people injured in Toronto nightclub shooting: police

Toronto police say three people were injured in a shooting that happened inside a downtown nightclub early Monday morning.
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Youths' climate charter challenge set for Ontario court hearing

Youths' climate charter challenge set for Ontario court hearing

TORONTO — Ontario has set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets dangerously low and is therefore discriminating against young people, who will bear a disproportionate burden of climate change, seven youth activists argue in a lawsuit against the
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Police investigate after two bodies found in Toronto home following well-being check

Police investigate after two bodies found in Toronto home following well-being check

Toronto police say their homicide unit is investigating after two people were found dead this weekend. Officers went to a home near Glendora Avenue and Burnwell Street in the city's north end Saturday at about 11 a.m. for a well-being check.
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Toronto police charge woman in stolen dog investigation

Toronto police charge woman in stolen dog investigation

Toronto police have charged a 36-year-old woman they allege stole two dogs at knifepoint. Police say a golden brown Shih Tzu in a stroller and a black Scottish Terrier were being walked near Yonge and Dundas streets around 11 p.m. on Sept.
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One in custody, Toronto police looking for second suspect in attempted carjacking

One in custody, Toronto police looking for second suspect in attempted carjacking

TORONTO — One person is in custody and police are looking for a second following an attempted carjacking in Toronto's east end early Saturday morning. Toronto police say the attempted robbery took place around 1:30 a.m. in the Morningside Ave.
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