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Toronto police to increase presence across city ahead of Oct. 7: police chief

Toronto police to increase presence across city ahead of Oct. 7: police chief

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ll be increasing their presence across the city ahead of the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war and warn that violence at any demonstrations will not be tolerated.
Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

TORONTO — Recently reunited British rock group Oasis has expanded its North American tour, adding a second Toronto show to kick off the leg. Liam and Noel Gallagher were originally scheduled to play a single night on Aug.
Plastics plant benzene removal leads First Nation to suggest some residents evacuate

Plastics plant benzene removal leads First Nation to suggest some residents evacuate

A First Nation in southwestern Ontario has recommended some residents evacuate, citing the risk of elevated levels of a toxic chemical being removed from a neighboring Sarnia plastics plant.
Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown cross-examined the Canadian musician on apparent gaps in his memory.
Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is planning to increase speed limits on 400-series highways across the province.
Blue Jays move Mattingly out of offensive coordinator role and back to full-time bench coach

Blue Jays move Mattingly out of offensive coordinator role and back to full-time bench coach

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Don Mattingly back to the position of full-time bench coach after the six-time All-Star also spent the 2024 season as the team’s offensive coordinator.
M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

TORONTO — Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji's exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced this year's short list on Wednesday morning.
Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge

TORONTO — Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team CHL at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday.
Man, 33, arrested after two females found dead in Courtice, Ont., home: Durham police

Man, 33, arrested after two females found dead in Courtice, Ont., home: Durham police

COURTICE, ONT. — Police in Durham Region say a 33-year-old man has been arrested after two females were found dead in a home in Courtice, Ont. Durham Regional Police say they responded to a home in east Courtice for a wellbeing check just after 1 p.
Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

TORONTO — Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027.
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