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Power outages continue in eastern Ontario following storm on May 21

Power outages continue in eastern Ontario following storm on May 21

Thousands of people in eastern Ontario have ongoing power outages after a deadly storm swept across the province 10 days ago. Hydro One says about 6,000 of its customers are still without power following the storm on May 21.
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Vancouver's Published on Main, Calgary's Major Tom top Canada's best restaurants list

Vancouver's Published on Main, Calgary's Major Tom top Canada's best restaurants list

TORONTO — A marquee list of Canada's best restaurants has returned after a pandemic-induced hiatus, ushering with it what some hope is a revival for fine dining in this country.
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Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 31

Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 31

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford St. Catharines: Makes a campaign stop. 10:30 a.m. Niagara: Makes a campaign stop in Niagara Centre. 1:30 p.m.
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In Brampton, Ont., affordability and health care are top of mind ahead of election

In Brampton, Ont., affordability and health care are top of mind ahead of election

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The problems plaguing Brampton, Ont., are so clear, even radically different politicians start to sound alike when they campaign in the city.
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Ford defends not visiting Ottawa sooner after storm, doesn't tour impacted areas

Ford defends not visiting Ottawa sooner after storm, doesn't tour impacted areas

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford defended his decision not to visit Ottawa in the wake of a deadly storm amid a brief visit to the city Monday – during which he didn't tour the hardest-hit areas in the province.
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Ontario's party leaders offer differing approaches to reducing emissions

Ontario's party leaders offer differing approaches to reducing emissions

TORONTO — Ontario's main political parties are divided on the best approach towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an issue that an expert says is crucial given that the province's action — or inaction — on climate change will have national impli
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Metrolinx releases video of GO train nearly hitting three young people in Etobicoke

Metrolinx releases video of GO train nearly hitting three young people in Etobicoke

TORONTO — Metrolinx has released a video of three young people narrowly avoiding being hit by a GO train to reinforce the dangers of walking on railway tracks.
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Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 30

Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 30

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Ottawa: Makes announcement. 9:30 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Toronto.
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Ontario party leaders share plans to address rising cost of food

Ontario party leaders share plans to address rising cost of food

Three of Ontario's four major political parties are promising to take steps to lower the price of food, but an expert says some of the main factors leading to rising costs are out of the province's hands.
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'It's gotten into a ridiculous situation': Housing costs concern southwest Ontarians

'It's gotten into a ridiculous situation': Housing costs concern southwest Ontarians

Shazelle Santana desperately wants to move from her one-bedroom apartment into a larger unit but has been unable to afford more space. The London, Ont.
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