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Man accused of setting woman on fire on bus found not criminally responsible: lawyer

Man accused of setting woman on fire on bus found not criminally responsible: lawyer

TORONTO — A lawyer for a man accused of setting a woman on fire on a Toronto bus two years ago says his client has been found not criminally responsible in her death.
Maier, Brinkman lead the way with CFL honour roll selections

Maier, Brinkman lead the way with CFL honour roll selections

TORONTO — Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier and Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Jared Brinkman earned the offensive and defensive CFL honour roll nods Tuesday.
More Canadians getting reading material for free: survey

More Canadians getting reading material for free: survey

TORONTO — A survey from publishing industry non-profit BookNet Canada suggests a growing number of Canadians are getting their books from a free source.

Election rumours invite reflections on Doug Ford’s record in Ontario

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Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa

Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Workers at Canada's borders are no longer planning to go on strike this week after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government.
Hockey players' sex assault case back in court in August

Hockey players' sex assault case back in court in August

LONDON, Ont. — The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to return to court in August. The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton is due back on Aug.
Descartes Systems Group buys BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million

Descartes Systems Group buys BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million

TORONTO — Descartes Systems Group has acquired BoxTop Technologies Ltd., a maker of software for small- to mid-sized logistics services companies, for US$13 million.
New Ontario law named for teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured

New Ontario law named for teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured

TORONTO — The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his s
Residents of Mississauga, Ont. elect Carolyn Parrish their new mayor

Residents of Mississauga, Ont. elect Carolyn Parrish their new mayor

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Former federal member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish has been elected mayor of Mississauga, Ont. from a field a 16 candidates.
Hockey fans in Newmarket watching Cup final at 'Connor McDavid Square'

Hockey fans in Newmarket watching Cup final at 'Connor McDavid Square'

NEWMARKET, Ont. — For one night at least, Mirella Alves wore an Oilers jersey over her blue Toronto Maple Leafs hoodie. It was the least she could do to support Connor McDavid, the pride of her longtime hometown.
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