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  Ontario autism services enrolments decline in some weeks despite large waitlist: docs

  Ontario's progress in giving children with autism access to government-funded core therapy has slowed so significantly that at times the number of kids enrolled is actually declining, despite a ballooning wait-list, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press.

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  Calls for more protections for Canadian bank clients amid rise in scams

  When two Ontario women were scammed out of more than $80,000 in separate bank investigator scams, they thought they would be reimbursed by their banks and were shocked when they weren't. 1

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  One person seriously injured in Brampton shooting

  One person has been seriously injured in a shooting in Brampton.

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  Man taken to hospital after stabbing on TTC streetcar in downtown Toronto

  A man has been seriously injured in a stabbing on a TTC streetcar in downtown Toronto.

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  Two people seriously injured in collision in downtown Toronto

  A collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle in downtown Toronto has sent two people to the hospital.

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  Operators of Revue Cinema reach new five-year deal with owners

  The group which runs the historical Revue Cinema in Roncesvalles Village will be sticking around to manage the theatre after reaching a new agreement with the owners.

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  Presidential debate replay: Donald Trump-Kamala Harris face off

  Kamala Harris and Donald Trump exchanged barbs in a combative face-off on key issues such as the economy, immigration and abortion in a showdown that comes less than two months before election day. 30

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  'Be informed and stay safe': Rabies found in 2 bats in Peel Region

  The City of Mississauga is urging residents to 'be informed and stay safe' after rabies was recently detected in two bats in the region. 1

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  Four-run third inning powers Blue Jays to 6-2 victory over Mets

  Chris Bassitt threw six strong innings and Davis Schneider hit a two-run triple to help the Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

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  Raptors' Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA's board of governors

  Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected chairman of the NBA's board of governors.

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  Some restaurants have increased their default tip options. Canadians think you should give this much

  Despite what the default options on the payment terminal might read, most Canadians still want to tip around 15 per cent, according to a new survey.

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  Ontario education workers, NDP call on government to stop violence in schools

  Ontario education workers and the opposition NDP are calling on the Ford government to address growing violence in the Ontario’s schools. 1

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  Police say child is involved in Guelph taxi fare scam

  Police in Guelph are investigating after four people were defrauded of thousands of dollars in a fake taxi scam involving a child.

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  TTC phasing out no-tap station entrances as it cracks down on fare evasion

  TTC riders who use station gates which don’t require a Presto tap will start to see a change this week as the transit agency begins phasing out the option in order to double down on fare evasion.

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  84-year-old man fatally struck by car in Aurora, Ont.

  An 84-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Aurora on Tuesday morning, police say.

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  Terror suspect entered Canada with student visa in June 2023, immigration minister confirms

  A Pakistani citizen who was arrested last week in Quebec and charged with plotting a terrorist attack in New York City came to Canada on a student visa in June 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has confirmed. 6

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  More than one million people visited an Ontario food bank in the last year, data shows

  More than a million people living in Ontario visited a food bank in the last year as food prices soared across the country, according to new data released by a network of hunger-relief organizations.

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  Woman found with gunshot wounds inside vehicle in Mississauga suffers critical injuries

  A 33-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after she was found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Mississauga early Tuesday morning, Peel Regional Police say.

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  Do Ontario students need to learn how to change a flat tire? Chop food? Province wants to know

  What does fixing a flat tire, safely cooking meat, and talking to a landlord have in common? According to Ontario’s education, they’re all life skills that will set students up for success.

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  Toronto police warn of pickpocketing downtown amid TIFF, concerts, and other events

  Police are urging movie-goers to be weary of pickpockets amid an increase in thefts in the Entertainment District during the Toronto International Film Festival.

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  Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal

  A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has reserved her decision on whether Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard should get bail as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court. 3

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  'Hard on all of us': Petition pushes back on Ontario high school telling students to keep backpack in lockers

  There is confusion at one Mississauga, Ont. high school over whether backpacks are allowed in class. Grade 12 student Vani Kumar started a petition to bring backpacks back after St. Francis Xavier Secondary School sent out a letter obtained by CTV News Toronto telling students, “Knapsacks/bags are to be kept in your locker upon arrival at school." 1

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  Rate cuts have yet to budge GTA housing market: RBC

  While the Bank of Canada may be lowering interest rates, the move is not having an immediate effect on Canada‘s housing market, an economist at one of Canada’s biggest banks says.

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  Canadian fast food chains create value menus to win back customers

  Canada’s restaurant industry is in a slump as money conscious consumers are eating out less and spending less when they do go out. 1

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  Mets rally to beat Blue Jays 3-2 for 10th win in 11 games

  Tyrone Taylor scored the tying run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning before fellow pinch-runner Eddy Alvarez dashed home on a passed ball as the New York Mets rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Monday night for their 10th victory in 11 games.