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Toronto staff looking into Ontario's legal duties, if any, to operate science centre

Toronto staff looking into Ontario's legal duties, if any, to operate science centre

TORONTO — Toronto city staff are looking into what legal requirements the province may have to operate or maintain the Ontario Science Centre, after Premier Doug Ford's government abruptly shuttered the facility citing structural concerns.
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New tow truck requirements kick in, as province takes oversight of troubled industry

New tow truck requirements kick in, as province takes oversight of troubled industry

TORONTO — The Ontario government says it is cracking down on fraudulent tow truck drivers with a new certification requirement it calls a first among Canada's provinces.
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OPP officer faces assault charge after man taken to hospital with serious injuries

OPP officer faces assault charge after man taken to hospital with serious injuries

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog has charged a provincial police officer with assault causing bodily harm following an interaction that left a 40-year-old man with serious injuries last year.
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Third person facing charges following alleged murder in Chatham: police

Third person facing charges following alleged murder in Chatham: police

CHATHAM-KENT, ONTARIO — A third person has been charged in the investigation into the death of a 27-year-old woman in southwestern Ontario. Chatham-Kent police say a 23-year-old woman was arrested in Windsor, Ont.
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Man, 23, dead as Toronto police investigate targeted shooting at condo complex

Man, 23, dead as Toronto police investigate targeted shooting at condo complex

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 23-year-old man is dead after an overnight shooting. Police say they were called to a condo complex in the North York area just before 3 a.m. Thursday for reports of a shooting.
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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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