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Architecture firm behind Ontario Science Centre says closure was 'a political move'

Architecture firm behind Ontario Science Centre says closure was 'a political move'

TORONTO — The firm of the late architect who designed the Ontario Science Centre says the province's decision to immediately close its doors over a problem with the roof was "absurd" and motivated by politics rather than safety concerns.
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Province seeks much smaller home for temporary Ontario Science Centre

Province seeks much smaller home for temporary Ontario Science Centre

TORONTO — Ontario is searching for a temporary home for the Ontario Science Centre at a fraction of the size of the building the province abruptly closed last week due to structural concerns.
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Police identify family of four found dead in rural community near Windsor

Police identify family of four found dead in rural community near Windsor

ESSEX, ONTARIO, CANADA — Police confirmed Wednesday that four people found dead in a rural home in southwestern Ontario last week were members of the same family.
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Puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, but advocates say little will change for dogs

Puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, but advocates say little will change for dogs

TORONTO — Puppy mills are now illegal in Ontario after the province recently passed legislation banning them, but critics say the new law will do little to curb the problem.
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Closing science centre unnecessary, says firm of architect who designed building

Closing science centre unnecessary, says firm of architect who designed building

TORONTO — Closing the Ontario Science Centre building is not necessary, the firm of the architect who designed it said Tuesday, offering its services free of charge to the provincial government for roof repairs in a bid to keep it open.
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Former Ottawa deputy police chief charged with sexual assault: SIU

Former Ottawa deputy police chief charged with sexual assault: SIU

The former deputy chief of the Ottawa police force has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman more than a decade ago, Ontario's police watchdog said Tuesday.
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Deaths of Sault Ste. Marie couple deemed murder-suicide, police say

Deaths of Sault Ste. Marie couple deemed murder-suicide, police say

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Police in Sault Ste. Marie have deemed the deaths of a wife and husband last month a murder-suicide. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says officers responded to a call on May 1, and arrived to find a husband and wife dead.
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Ontario carjacking taskforce says stolen vehicles recovered, multiple arrests made

Ontario carjacking taskforce says stolen vehicles recovered, multiple arrests made

TORONTO — A criminal network has been dismantled and eight people are facing dozens of auto theft, robbery and firearms charges, Ontario Provincial Police said Tuesday, as they announced the results of an investigation born out of a provincial carjac
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14-year-old boy charged in fatal Toronto shooting in high school parking lot

14-year-old boy charged in fatal Toronto shooting in high school parking lot

TORONTO — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in a shooting that left two men dead and three others wounded in a high school parking lot on a weekend in early June, police said Monday. Det. Sgt.
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Toronto police say hate crime incidents up nearly 55 per cent over last year

Toronto police say hate crime incidents up nearly 55 per cent over last year

TORONTO — The number of incidents Toronto police officers determined to be hate-motivated has gone up nearly 55 per cent compared with the same period last year, police said Monday.
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