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Several businesses, synagogue targeted with suspected hate-motivated graffiti: police

Several businesses, synagogue targeted with suspected hate-motivated graffiti: police

York Regional Police say they're looking for a suspect after several acts of suspected hate-motivated vandalism were reported in a neighbourhood north of Toronto that is home to a large Jewish community.
Two double homicides in northern Ontario linked to dead suspect: police

Two double homicides in northern Ontario linked to dead suspect: police

KIRKLAND LAKE, ONT. — Ontario Provincial Police say they’ve connected two double homicides in a small town in northeastern Ontario to one suspect who has since died.
Inquest into death of First Nations woman hears evidence on lack of care

Inquest into death of First Nations woman hears evidence on lack of care

An inquest into the death of a First Nations woman is hearing testimony about the lack of adequate care provided to remote northern Ontario communities, with witnesses saying basic services are sorely lacking.
Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman

Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman

A coroner's inquest into the death of a First Nations woman that opened Monday is expected to shed light on the challenges of delivering health care in remote communities. The inquest being held in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Blind dog found in Kitchener, Ont., receives care and gets a new home

Blind dog found in Kitchener, Ont., receives care and gets a new home

A blind dog has found a new home after she was brought to the humane society in Kitchener, Ont., in rough condition.
Victim of alleged Manitoulin Island abduction found safe, 2 arrested: OPP

Victim of alleged Manitoulin Island abduction found safe, 2 arrested: OPP

Police in northern Ontario say the victim of a reported abduction on Manitoulin Island has been found, and a third suspect has been identified.
Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

TORONTO — Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick.
Toddler found dead in Mississauga, Ont., after being reported missing a day earlier

Toddler found dead in Mississauga, Ont., after being reported missing a day earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A toddler reported missing west of Toronto on Thursday has been found dead. Peel Regional Police say three-year-old Zaid was found in a creek in Mississauga, Ont.
Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado

Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado

PERTH, ONTARIO, CANADA — A team of researchers from Western University is heading to an area near Ottawa to document the damage caused by a tornado that touched down there earlier this week.
Two-year-old giraffe dies at Toronto Zoo while under general anesthesia

Two-year-old giraffe dies at Toronto Zoo while under general anesthesia

TORONTO — A two-year-old Masai giraffe died at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday while undergoing a medical procedure. The zoo says the giraffe, called Matu, stopped breathing and died while under general anesthesia during a castration procedure.