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  Police locate labyrinth of tunnels connecting tents to generator in Hamilton encampment

  Hamilton police say that they discovered a series of 'man-made holes and tunnels' during a patrol of a downtown encampment earlier this week.

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  Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut off energy supply to the U.S. in response to the tariffs President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose on all Canadian imports. 5

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  Police identify murder victim whose skull was found in Ontario river more than three decades ago

  Police have identified a man whose skull was found almost 40 years ago in a Peterborough-area river.

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  'I'm really sorry I have to do this': Father recounts how his car was stolen in Etobicoke with his dog inside

  A man who allegedly stole a white Jeep with a dog inside it in Etobicoke Wednesday morning is being sought by police. 1

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  Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 3.25%, Trump tariff threat 'new source of uncertainty'

  Canada's central bank has cut its key rate for the fifth consecutive time – now sitting at 3.25 per cent – as the country's economy grows at a slower rate than projected. 6

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  Toronto agency launches court challenge against new law that would shutter some supervised consumption sites

  A social agency that runs a supervised consumption service (SCS) in Toronto’s Kensington Market has launched a court challenge against new legislation that will see 10 such sites shuttered across the province, arguing that the law violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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  Toronto Raptors sign Canadian guard AJ Lawson to two-way contract

  The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday.

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  Elon Musk calls Justin Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

  Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'an insufferable tool' in a new social media post on Wednesday. 'Won't be in power for much longer,' Musk also wrote about the prime minister on 'X.'

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  'Satisfying victory': Toronto man wins world Excel spreadsheet championships in Vegas

  A Toronto man who excelled to secure the title of a global spreadsheet champion last week calls his unusual achievement a 'satisfying victory.'

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  Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

  Cyclists have launched a Charter challenge against the Ontario government over its decision to remove bike lanes on three Toronto roads, alleging the change puts lives at risk.

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  Toronto man accused of sex trafficking 2 underage girls across Ontario

  A Toronto man who allegedly sex trafficked two underage girls across Ontario is facing charges following a multi-jurisdictional police investigation. 1

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  Apricot kernel product recalled due to risk of ‘acute’ cyanide poisoning; 1 person sickened

  One person has become sick after eating a brand of apricot kernels, which is now being recalled as it may cause cyanide poisoning.

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  Blue Jays acquire right-hander Bastardo from Red Sox in Rule 5 Draft

  The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-handed pitcher Angel Bastardo from the Boston Red Sox with the seventh pick in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, the Major League Baseball club announced Wednesday.

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  Bonnie Crombie’s housing plan targets land transfer tax

  Ahead of a possible early provincial election, Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie has outlined her party's plan to tackle housing costs.

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  Woman charged after loaded handgun seized in Markham traffic stop: YRP

  A traffic stop in Markham led to the discovery of a loaded handgun, York Regional Police say.

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  'What sort of signal issue shuts down an entire subway line:' Major rush hour delays on TTC for second time this week

  The head of the TTC is apologizing after a signal issue shut down service on all of Line 1 Wednesday morning, as he sheds light on what caused the problem. 1

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  Pedestrian struck and killed by TTC bus after exiting subway station

  A man in his 50s is dead after he was struck by a TTC bus while leaving Ossington subway station on Tuesday night.

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  Toronto homeowners could face increase in water rates, garbage fees in 2025

  Toronto homeowners could soon see an increase in their water and garbage bills as the city considers raising fees in 2025.

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  Recall: ‘Piece of metal’ found in healthy granola bars

  Healthy snack food company MadeGood is recalling a number of granola bars sold in Ontario and across Canada due to a potential hazard.

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  'Baseball-sized hail': Toronto man owes car rental company $18K after hailstorm

  A Toronto man is on the hook for about $18,000 after a car he rented over the summer was pelted by baseball-sized hail. 1

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  Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

  Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by nurses and the homes but not supported by doctors.

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  No injuries reported after gunshots fired inside Etobicoke high school, 2 suspects outstanding

  Toronto police are searching for two suspects after gunshots were fired inside an Etobicoke high school late Tuesday afternoon.

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  'We are a threat to the U.S.': Ford suggests reason for Trump's proposed tariffs

  Premier Doug Ford is touting the strength of Ontario’s manufacturing sector, suggesting that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs may have something to do with him seeing the province as a “threat.” 1

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  Blue Jays acquire Gimenez, Sandlin in deal with Guardians

  The Toronto Blues have acquired all-star second baseman Andres Gimenez and right-handed pitcher Nick Sandlin in a Tuesday deal with the Cleveland Guardians.

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  Matthews scores in overtime to lift Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over Devils

  Auston Matthews scored with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.