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  Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

  A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete. 2

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  Hundreds of charges laid after Ontario police bust group accused of smuggling guns, fentanyl

  A nearly ten-months long investigation by multiple Ontario police services has resulted in more than 400 criminal charges laid on a group of 22 individuals accused of smuggling guns and drugs over the Canadian-U.S. border. 3

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  'He epitomized cool': Gord Lewis' brother speaks on the Teenage Head guitarist's murder

  Gord Lewis, one of the founding members of the Canadian punk rock band Teenage Head, was found dead inside his Hamilton apartment on Sunday. Now, his brother Brian is 2

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  Ontario gas prices set to rise again on Friday

  Drivers in southern Ontario may want to fill up their tanks before prices skyrocket over the weekend.

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  Ontario woman denied epidural supply during labour over shortage

  A woman from Whitby says she had to go through delivering her son last week without a constant epidural supply during labour, despite the Ministry of Health saying there is no shortage of catheters in Ontario. 1

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  These are the new powers Doug Ford wants to give the mayor of Toronto

  Here's a rundown of some of the changes Doug Ford's government is proposing for the mayor’s office. 1

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  Ontario Cannabis Store says some orders starting to move after cyberattack forces shutdown

  The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) says operations are resuming at its distribution centre after being disrupted by a cyberattack earlier this week. 1

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  Ontario tables 'strong mayor' legislation. Here's what you need to know

  The mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be granted sweeping new powers which will give them sole responsibility for preparing the municipal budget for council approval as well the ability to hire and fire department heads as they see fit and veto some decisions made by councillors. 16

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  Safer streets needed now in Toronto after drivers hit 3 pedestrians in 3 hours: advocate

  More must be done now to make Toronto’s roads safer for pedestrians, says one safe streets advocate, after three people were hit by drivers while walking in this city Wednesday morning.

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  Suspect sought after woman punched in the face in North York

  Toronto police are looking for a suspect after a woman was repeatedly punched in the face in North York on Tuesday afternoon.

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  Toronto children of mother who died from overdose search for new home

  Two Toronto children who found their mother dying from a fentanyl overdose in her bedroom last year are anxious to move to a new home. 1

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  Stories about youth, queer culture, romance dominate Canadian TIFF lineup

  Stories of youth and queer culture are being elevated in the Canadian lineup at this year's Toronto International Film Festival and some filmmakers say the uplifting themes come at a much-needed time.

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  Nearly 1 in every 3 people tested for monkeypox in Ontario is positive: officials

  The province reported 29 new cases of monkeypox on Tuesday, with labs reporting a total positivity rate of nearly one in three since May. 1

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  Aging condos in Ontario will need expensive repairs in the future, report finds

  A recent research report released by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries found that condo boards should be making sure there are enough reserve funds being budgeted to help pay for expensive repairs in the future. 1

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  Ontario health minister won't rule out privatization as option to help ER crisis

  Ontario's health minister isn't ruling out privatization in health care as the government looks at ways to deal with a major staff shortage straining hospitals across the province. 26

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  Pedestrian dies in hospital after being struck by vehicle in Thornhill

  A senior has died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle while walking in Thornhill Wednesday morning.

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  New video shows suspect attempting to set fire to Hamilton place of worship on successive nights

  Hamilton police have released new video footage showing a suspect who attempted to torch a place of worship twice in the span of less than 24 hours. 1

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  Second Mississauga teen arrested in deadly shooting at Niagara Falls entertainment complex

  A second teen from Mississauga has been arrested in connection with a deadly triple shooting at a popular Niagara Falls tourist attraction back in April.

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  Unifor members elect Lana Payne as new president

  Unifor says Lana Payne has been elected as the new president of Canada's largest private sector union, the first woman to hold the position. 1

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  Cost of terminating City of Hamilton employees over vaccine status could near $7.4 million, staff warn

  The cost of terminating hundreds of unvaccinated City of Hamilton employees could end up surpassing $7 million should an arbitrator determine that they are entitled to severance payments, a staff report suggests.

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  Toronto Maple Leafs great Borje Salming diagnosed with ALS

  Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Borje Salming announced on Wednesday he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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  City issues warning after fake Toronto Water workers attempt to enter homes, gather personal info

  Toronto residents are urged to be vigilant after people posing as City of Toronto water staff recently attempted to enter homes and gather personal information.

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  Teenage Head guitarist Gord Lewis has died, band says

  One of the founding members of Canadian punk rock band Teenage Head has died. 2

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  Ontario health units taking different approaches to student immunization catch up

  Thousands of students in Windsor, Ont., are starting to receive suspension notices over out-of-date immunization records, but health units elsewhere in the province are giving families more time to catch up on routine shots after two years of pandemic disruptions.

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  Police warn public about home reno scam after two residents defrauded

  Police are warning residents about a home repair fraud scam believed to be targeting older adults.