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Tens of thousands throng downtown Toronto as Pride parade makes in-person return

Tens of thousands throng downtown Toronto as Pride parade makes in-person return

Canada’s largest Pride celebration returned to Toronto after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus Sunday, with thousands of revelers thronging downtown streets despite the shadow of recent anti-LGBTQ violence
One person dead following morning house fire in Chatham, Ont.

One person dead following morning house fire in Chatham, Ont.

CHATHAM-KENT — One person is dead after a fire at a house in Chatham, Ont., early Saturday morning. The Chatham-Kent Police Service says officers were called to the residence alongside local fire services shortly before 4 a.m.
Police say two killed, three injured in Oshawa bar shooting

Police say two killed, three injured in Oshawa bar shooting

OSHAWA, Ont. — Police are investigating after two people were killed and three others injured in a late-night bar shooting in Oshawa, Ont.
Man in custody after dog attacks, carjacking, attempted boat theft: Toronto police

Man in custody after dog attacks, carjacking, attempted boat theft: Toronto police

Toronto police said a man was arrested Saturday morning after a series of alleged overnight incidents including multiple dog attacks, a carjacking and an attempt to steal a boat.
'I will always honour her': Husband files lawsuit in Ontario animal activist's death

'I will always honour her': Husband files lawsuit in Ontario animal activist's death

Every Monday, Mark Powell drives to the Burlington, Ont., pork plant where his wife died to give water to pigs on their way to slaughter.
'So much left to do': Lawyers, daughter of murder victim share proposals at inquest

'So much left to do': Lawyers, daughter of murder victim share proposals at inquest

The Ontario government must provide adequate funding for support services and create an independent commission dedicated to ending intimate partner violence to prevent tragedies like the triple homicide that unfolded in the Ottawa Valley in 2015
Who's in, who's out: A look at Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet

Who's in, who's out: A look at Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his new cabinet Friday and while many ministers remained in the roles they held during the previous government, some changes were made and some new faces were added.
Nearly 100 Ontario long-term care homes haven't installed AC in all rooms

Nearly 100 Ontario long-term care homes haven't installed AC in all rooms

TORONTO — Nearly 100 long-term care homes in Ontario missed this week's deadline to install air conditioning in all resident rooms.
Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew

Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford leaned heavily on experience Friday in announcing a new cabinet that keeps many ministers in their old roles, including key files of housing and education — though with a notable exception of appointing his own nep
Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across Canada

Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across Canada

Municipalities across Canada are grappling with lifeguard shortages this summer in part due to the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials and industry groups said as city pools and beaches were poised to open for the season.