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Court denies Millard conviction appeal in father's murder, stacked parole struck down

Court denies Millard conviction appeal in father's murder, stacked parole struck down

TORONTO — Ontario’s highest court dismissed multiple murderer Dellen Millard’s conviction appeal for his father’s killing Friday, while applying a recent Supreme Court decision entitling him to seek parole after 25 years, not 75.
Toronto FC feeling the frustration of early-season injuries, blown leads

Toronto FC feeling the frustration of early-season injuries, blown leads

TORONTO — It's early in the MLS season, but frustration is growing at Toronto FC. Injuries to key personnel have denied coach Bob Bradley a chance to field his first-choice team.
Ontario announces $1.25B for LTC staffing for next year

Ontario announces $1.25B for LTC staffing for next year

TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care minister says the province is giving $1.25 billion in the next fiscal year to homes for hiring and staff retention.
Banking complaints agencies report record numbers for 2022

Banking complaints agencies report record numbers for 2022

TORONTO — Canada's two banking complaints agencies say there were a record number of inquiries and cases opened last year.
Toronto saw more than three homeless deaths per week on average in 2022: city data

Toronto saw more than three homeless deaths per week on average in 2022: city data

Toronto saw an average of more than three deaths per week among people experiencing homelessness last year, totalling 187 deaths in 2022 according to new city data.
'It's been fun:' Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blossoming into stardom for Thunder

'It's been fun:' Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blossoming into stardom for Thunder

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to control the pace of play has translated into a career season. "It keeps (defences) off balance," the Hamilton native said Thursday in Toronto, where his Oklahoma City Thunder fell 128-111 to the Raptors.
The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations

The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations

TORONTO — The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press.
Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

TORONTO — Military reservists would see their civilian jobs protected even if they need time off to recover from mental or physical injuries under upcoming Ontario legislation.
'Brother' was a moment to be seen for Lamar Johnson and Kiana Madeira

'Brother' was a moment to be seen for Lamar Johnson and Kiana Madeira

TORONTO — In the opening scene of “Brother,” two Black teens prepare for a climb, the elder instructing his younger sibling: "follow my every step.” As they trek up a hazardous hydro tower, an impeccable sight of Toronto comes into view.
Markham employee on leave after using N-word in George Brown College guest lecture

Markham employee on leave after using N-word in George Brown College guest lecture

TORONTO — A downtown Toronto college says it is investigating after a guest speaker used the N-word during a case study presentation on Wednesday.
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