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Toronto report eyes province's requirements under Ontario Science Centre lease

Toronto report eyes province's requirements under Ontario Science Centre lease

TORONTO — Ontario's lease for the Ontario Science Centre building allows the city to end the agreement early and leave Ontario on the hook for demolition costs if the building is no longer fit for use, a new city of Toronto report says.
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Toronto-area storm reminiscent of destructive, costly 2013 flood

Toronto-area storm reminiscent of destructive, costly 2013 flood

A torrential downpour that flooded parts of Toronto and its surrounding areas on Tuesday brought back memories of flash flooding that paralyzed Canada's largest city more than a decade ago.
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Flooding on DVP in Toronto as torrential rain hits city, GTA

Flooding on DVP in Toronto as torrential rain hits city, GTA

TORONTO — Toronto police say part of the Don Valley Parkway, a major highway in the city, has been closed due to flooding after torrential rain. Flooding has also been reported in other parts of Toronto and around the Greater Toronto Area.
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Police charge two suspects in ODSP robbery, say more victims likely

Police charge two suspects in ODSP robbery, say more victims likely

TORONTO — Toronto police have arrested two people they say have been targeting Ontario Disability Support Program clients in a robbery investigation.
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LCBO no longer plans to open 32 stores amid ongoing strike

LCBO no longer plans to open 32 stores amid ongoing strike

Ontario's main liquor retailer said Sunday it has abandoned plans to open a handful of locations for in-store shopping amid the ongoing strike by thousands of its employees.
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Victims identified in Oshawa double shooting, one person charged with murder: police

Victims identified in Oshawa double shooting, one person charged with murder: police

Durham Regional Police have identified the man and woman killed in a shooting in Oshawa, Ont., early Saturday afternoon. Police say the victims are Patrick Montgomery and Andrieana Montgomery, both 42.
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Victim of alleged kidnapping in Vaughan, Ont., found safe, suspects still at large

Victim of alleged kidnapping in Vaughan, Ont., found safe, suspects still at large

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police say a man who was allegedly kidnapped from outside his workplace north of Toronto has been found in good health, though the search is still on for multiple suspects in the case.
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Police charge educational assistant over alleged relationship with former student

Police charge educational assistant over alleged relationship with former student

Police say an educational assistant at St. Mary's Catholic School in the City of Welland has been charged with sexual assault and interference over an alleged intimate relationship with a 14-year-old male.
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Man and woman killed, suspect in custody after shooting in Oshawa: Durham police

Man and woman killed, suspect in custody after shooting in Oshawa: Durham police

OSHAWA, Ont. — Durham Regional Police say a man and a woman both died after being shot in Oshawa. Police say they were called to the area of Jane Avenue and Glenforest Street in Oshawa at about 12:35 p.m. on Saturday.
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York police seek information in alleged kidnapping of Toronto man

York police seek information in alleged kidnapping of Toronto man

TORONTO — Police north of Toronto say they are seeking public assistance to identify the suspects in an alleged kidnapping. York Regional Police issued a statement identifying the victim is 57-year-old Roberto Marchioni of Toronto.
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