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Ford says he'll have an 'aggressive' housing plan, will focus on vacant property

Ford says he'll have an 'aggressive' housing plan, will focus on vacant property

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford, whose previous government said it was stymied by municipalities in making further progress on housing supply, said Monday he will have a very "aggressive" plan moving forward.
Man arrested carrying two samurai swords in downtown Oshawa: police

Man arrested carrying two samurai swords in downtown Oshawa: police

OSHAWA, Ont. — Durham Regional Police say a man has been arrested and charged after officers found him carrying two samurai swords and an imitation firearm in downtown Oshawa.
Man, 32, dead after Honda Civic crashed with hydro pole in Vaughan, Ont.

Man, 32, dead after Honda Civic crashed with hydro pole in Vaughan, Ont.

VAUGHAN, Ont. — A 32-year-old man from Toronto is dead after his car collided with a hydro pole in Vaughan, Ont., on Sunday.
Tens of thousands throng downtown Toronto as Pride parade makes in-person return

Tens of thousands throng downtown Toronto as Pride parade makes in-person return

Canada’s largest Pride celebration returned to Toronto after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus Sunday, with thousands of revelers thronging downtown streets despite the shadow of recent anti-LGBTQ violence
One person dead following morning house fire in Chatham, Ont.

One person dead following morning house fire in Chatham, Ont.

CHATHAM-KENT — One person is dead after a fire at a house in Chatham, Ont., early Saturday morning. The Chatham-Kent Police Service says officers were called to the residence alongside local fire services shortly before 4 a.m.
Police say two killed, three injured in Oshawa bar shooting

Police say two killed, three injured in Oshawa bar shooting

OSHAWA, Ont. — Police are investigating after two people were killed and three others injured in a late-night bar shooting in Oshawa, Ont.
Man in custody after dog attacks, carjacking, attempted boat theft: Toronto police

Man in custody after dog attacks, carjacking, attempted boat theft: Toronto police

Toronto police said a man was arrested Saturday morning after a series of alleged overnight incidents including multiple dog attacks, a carjacking and an attempt to steal a boat.
'I will always honour her': Husband files lawsuit in Ontario animal activist's death

'I will always honour her': Husband files lawsuit in Ontario animal activist's death

Every Monday, Mark Powell drives to the Burlington, Ont., pork plant where his wife died to give water to pigs on their way to slaughter.
'So much left to do': Lawyers, daughter of murder victim share proposals at inquest

'So much left to do': Lawyers, daughter of murder victim share proposals at inquest

The Ontario government must provide adequate funding for support services and create an independent commission dedicated to ending intimate partner violence to prevent tragedies like the triple homicide that unfolded in the Ottawa Valley in 2015
Who's in, who's out: A look at Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet

Who's in, who's out: A look at Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his new cabinet Friday and while many ministers remained in the roles they held during the previous government, some changes were made and some new faces were added.