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Prosecutors seek review of ruling that could undermine Kenneth Law murder charges

Prosecutors seek review of ruling that could undermine Kenneth Law murder charges

Prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to urgently review a recent ruling that could undermine the murder charges against Kenneth Law.
Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto

Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto

TORONTO — Live Nation plans to build an open-air music venue with a capacity of 50,000 near Toronto's Downsview Park.
Ontario’s closure of youth detention facilities has not resulted in more support for young people

Ontario’s closure of youth detention facilities has not resulted in more support for young people

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Richmond Hill man charged with second-degree-murder in death of his mother

Richmond Hill man charged with second-degree-murder in death of his mother

York Regional Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree-murder in the death of his mother.
Ontario premier tasks Ministry of Education with investigating TDSB field trip

Ontario premier tasks Ministry of Education with investigating TDSB field trip

TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of Education is investigating a Toronto District School Board field trip that saw students from 15 schools attend a protest on mercury contamination that is affecting a First Nation community in the north.
Ford wants to build tunnel under Highway 401 across GTA, no cost estimates provided

Ford wants to build tunnel under Highway 401 across GTA, no cost estimates provided

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is exploring the feasibility of digging a tunnel for traffic and transit under Highway 401 across the Toronto area. But he also says he is going to build it regardless.
Toronto driver who allegedly killed cyclist in August crash surrenders to police

Toronto driver who allegedly killed cyclist in August crash surrenders to police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a driver who allegedly killed a cyclist in an August crash has turned himself in.
Opening arguments expected in Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial

Opening arguments expected in Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial

HAILEYBURY, Ont. — Opening arguments are expected to get underway today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
Police say 3 dead, 3 hurt in crash near Kitchener, Ont.

Police say 3 dead, 3 hurt in crash near Kitchener, Ont.

Police in Waterloo Region say they are investigating a crash that killed three people and injured three others. Police say a Tesla and a Dodge Ram collided Monday morning in Wellesley Township near Kitchener, Ont.
Controversial law designed to free up hospital beds being tested in Ontario court

Controversial law designed to free up hospital beds being tested in Ontario court

TORONTO — A new Charter challenge that got underway Monday will test the constitutionality of a controversial Ontario law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into long-term care homes not of their choosing or face a $400-per-day charge