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Man, 26, killed in Brampton, Ont., shooting; police appeal for witnesses

Man, 26, killed in Brampton, Ont., shooting; police appeal for witnesses

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police in Peel Region say a 26-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., has been killed in what they believe to be a targeted shooting. Investigators say they received a call Wednesday around 4:45 p.m.
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Ford lashes out at justice system after man accused in a cop's death granted bail

Ford lashes out at justice system after man accused in a cop's death granted bail

TORONTO — The man accused of killing a Toronto police officer was granted bail Wednesday, prompting the Ontario premier to call on the justice system "to get its act together" - a comment that angered lawyers.
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140 unvaccinated staff at Windsor, Ont., hospital placed on leave

140 unvaccinated staff at Windsor, Ont., hospital placed on leave

WINDSOR, Ont. — More than 100 staff members at a Windsor, Ont., hospital are being placed on unpaid leave for not receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine doses by a set deadline.
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Ford urges patience with proof-of-vaccination system as Ontario policy takes effect

Ford urges patience with proof-of-vaccination system as Ontario policy takes effect

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford urged Ontarians not to take their frustrations out on businesses and their staff as a proof-of-vaccination system went into effect Wednesday for indoor dining, gyms, movie theatres and certain other venues.
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Ontario NDP apologizes for ad that mistook Tory legislators for each other

Ontario NDP apologizes for ad that mistook Tory legislators for each other

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats are apologizing for a social media advertisement that mistook one Progressive Conservative legislator for another.
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North Bay police investigate alleged antisemitic incident at local school

North Bay police investigate alleged antisemitic incident at local school

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Police in North Bay, Ont., say they're investigating a video that appears to show students involved in antisemitic behaviour at a local school. The force said it is also investigating the circumstances that motivated that behaviour.
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Toronto police looking for seven men after four boys robbed at Yorkdale Mall

Toronto police looking for seven men after four boys robbed at Yorkdale Mall

Toronto police are asking for the public's help identifying seven men they say robbed a group of boys at Yorkdale Mall. Police were called Saturday night on reports that four boys, all under the age of 15, had been robbed.
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Case of eastern Ontario doctor accused of murdering patient adjourned to November

Case of eastern Ontario doctor accused of murdering patient adjourned to November

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — The case of an eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder has been adjourned for six weeks. Dr. Brian Nadler is accused of killing 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital earlier this year.
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Alleged London, Ont., attacker has case adjourned for two weeks

Alleged London, Ont., attacker has case adjourned for two weeks

LONDON, Ont. — A man facing terrorism charges for allegedly targeting and killing a Muslim family with his truck in southwestern Ontario has had his case adjourned for two weeks. Nathaniel Veltman, 20, of London, Ont.
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Canadian flags stolen from veterans' memorial in Dunnville, Ont.

Canadian flags stolen from veterans' memorial in Dunnville, Ont.

DUNNVILLE, Ont. — Police say they're investigating after several Canadian flags were stolen from a park in Dunville, Ont. The Veterans Voices of Canada have a "Flags of Remembrance" display of 128 full size Canadian flags at Wingfield Park.
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