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Ford adds empathy to populist repertoire, takes on 'Premier Dad' role during pandemic

Ford adds empathy to populist repertoire, takes on 'Premier Dad' role during pandemic

TORONTO — Doug Ford wants people to hold on just a little longer. Ontario's populist premier speaks softly into the camera at a recent news conference, his tone subdued, almost pleading.
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Several Quebec rivers at risk of flooding amid rain, unseasonably warm temperatures

Several Quebec rivers at risk of flooding amid rain, unseasonably warm temperatures

MONTREAL — Several Quebec rivers are at risk of flooding and an evacuation has been ordered in parts of the city of Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, north of Quebec City. Almost 200 people have been evacuated, said Audrey Beaulieu, the deputy city manager.
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No injuries, no evacuations following large explosion at Hamilton steel plant: police

No injuries, no evacuations following large explosion at Hamilton steel plant: police

No one was hurt in a large explosion at a Hamilton steel plant that sent a dark cloud over the city's east end on Christmas Day, police said. Hamilton police acting Staff Sgt.
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Windsor, Ont., hospital takes on management role at care home during COVID outbreak

Windsor, Ont., hospital takes on management role at care home during COVID outbreak

A Windsor, Ont., hospital is taking the lead on managing a long-term care home weathering a deadly COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened more than 150 people.
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SIU investigating after Niagara police shoot, injure man in St. Catharines, Ont.

SIU investigating after Niagara police shoot, injure man in St. Catharines, Ont.

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 30-year-old man was shot and injured by Niagara police early on Christmas morning. Niagara Regional Police Service says Grimsby, Ont.
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Environment Canada warns of snow off Lake Huron, rain followed by flurries in Ottawa

Environment Canada warns of snow off Lake Huron, rain followed by flurries in Ottawa

TORONTO — Much of southern Ontario can expect a snowy Christmas, in one way or another. Snow was expected in Toronto this morning and Environment Canada is warning western and central-southern Ontario of snow squalls coming off Lake Huron.
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Peel Region hospitals looking for more doctors for 'temporary pandemic support'

Peel Region hospitals looking for more doctors for 'temporary pandemic support'

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A network of hospitals in Ontario's Peel Region is looking to temporarily hire doctors for "pandemic support." Trillium Health Partners has three hospitals in its network.
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'We expect the worst': Stores across Quebec get ready to close until at least Jan. 11

'We expect the worst': Stores across Quebec get ready to close until at least Jan. 11

MONTREAL — There were few shoppers out on a wet, but relatively warm, Christmas Eve in Montreal, hours before most businesses across Quebec were scheduled to close for at least two weeks.
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Ontario hits record daily high of new COVID-19 cases with 2,447 infections

Ontario hits record daily high of new COVID-19 cases with 2,447 infections

TORONTO — A Toronto hospital says it’s been asked to take over management of a Scarborough, Ont., care home where nearly half of all residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 20 people have died.
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Police allege fake doctor committed $14,000 fraud in online car sale

Police allege fake doctor committed $14,000 fraud in online car sale

ZORRA TOWNSHIP, ONTARIO — Police say they're investigating after a someone posing as a doctor allegedly defrauded a Zorra Township, Ont., resident in the sale of car that never arrived.
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