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Time for Ontario to reinstate mask mandates: ex-science table adviser

Time for Ontario to reinstate mask mandates: ex-science table adviser

TORONTO — Increasing COVID-19 cases and a flu season looming over an already-strained Ontario health system mean now is the time to reinstate some mask mandates, the former head of the province's science table said Friday.
Police panel testifies at custody deaths inquest about intoxication resources

Police panel testifies at custody deaths inquest about intoxication resources

Officers from Ontario police forces told a coroner's inquest into the custody deaths of two Indigenous men that communities need more alternative spaces for people who are publicly intoxicated.
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover should be 'wake-up call' for users: experts

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover should be 'wake-up call' for users: experts

TORONTO — Elon Musk's Twitter takeover should push users to think twice about how much time and trust they put in social media platforms, technology observers say.
Police charge dump truck driver in fatal crash that killed two in Markham, Ont.

Police charge dump truck driver in fatal crash that killed two in Markham, Ont.

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say the driver of a dump truck is facing charges after a crash that left two people dead in Markham, Ont. earlier this week. York Regional Police say they responded to reports of a crash on Wednesday around 2 p.m.
Advocates urge Ottawa to remove quota on Afghan refugee sponsorship program

Advocates urge Ottawa to remove quota on Afghan refugee sponsorship program

TORONTO — A group of advocates is urging the federal government to remove the limit on applications to sponsor certain Afghan refugees in Canada – or at least stop counting rejected applications towards it.
GO Transit union says it will strike if members reject offer from Metrolinx

GO Transit union says it will strike if members reject offer from Metrolinx

TORONTO — The union representing more than 2,000 GO Transit bus operators, station attendants and other employees says it will move forward with strike plans if members reject Metrolinx's latest contract offer.
Shania Twain set to release new album and take her famous twang on a world tour

Shania Twain set to release new album and take her famous twang on a world tour

TORONTO — From this moment on, Shania Twain fans have something to look forward to. The Canadian country superstar will drop a new album in February, before embarking on a world tour in April.

Firearms, property, and drugs seized through Hamilton Police Service's Project KORA

HAMILTON — A six-month investigation involving multiple units across the Hamilton Police force has seen the arrest of 348 people wanted on outstanding charges.

OHL Roundup: Fantino nets shootout winner as Attack top Colts behind wild comeback

BARRIE, Ont. — Julian Fantino scored the game winner and lone goal of the shootout to cap off the Owen Sound Attack's 6-5 comeback win over the Barrie Colts on Thursday.
Rogers-Shaw merger mediation session fails to yield settlement

Rogers-Shaw merger mediation session fails to yield settlement

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. and Canada's competition watchdog have failed to resolve their differences over the telecom giant's $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. following a mediation period and weeks of talks.
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