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Doug Ford walks back pledge to issue work permits to asylum seekers

Doug Ford walks back pledge to issue work permits to asylum seekers

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has walked back last week's pledge to wrestle some control away from the federal government to issue work permits to asylum seekers. He did not explain why he changed his mind.
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Police seek suspect, witness after shooting in Hamilton leaves man, 25, dead

Police seek suspect, witness after shooting in Hamilton leaves man, 25, dead

HAMILTON — Hamilton police are looking to identify a suspect and a woman believed to be a witness in a shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead in the community of Dundas. Investigators say they were called shortly after 5 p.m.
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A year after they were (to a degree) deadline sellers, the Blue Jays are soaring

A year after they were (to a degree) deadline sellers, the Blue Jays are soaring

Even when they traded away a handful of established players at last year's deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays clearly believed a rebound was possible. A year later, they have a comfortable lead atop the AL East.
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Doctor in Markham, Ont., charged in sexual assault involving patient

Doctor in Markham, Ont., charged in sexual assault involving patient

MARKHAM — A doctor in Markham, Ont., has been charged with sexual assault after alleged incidents involving a patient. York regional police allege the doctor touched a patient in a sexual manner during an appointment on July 7.
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Auto theft sees sharp drop in first half of 2025, industry association says

Auto theft sees sharp drop in first half of 2025, industry association says

OTTAWA — The pace of auto theft is dropping in Canada thanks to collective efforts to crack down on thieves, says an industry group focused on insurance fraud and crime.
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Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats complete late comeback to beat B.C. Lions 37-33

Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats complete late comeback to beat B.C. Lions 37-33

VANCOUVER — Even when his Hamilton Tiger-Cats were down 10 points with less than four minutes on the game clock, Kiondre Smith believed someone on his team would make a big play. He was right.
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One dead after shooting in Dundas, Ont.; Homicide Unit investigating

One dead after shooting in Dundas, Ont.; Homicide Unit investigating

DUNDAS — Hamilton police are investigating a shooting that has killed one person in Dundas, Ont. Police say officers were called to the area of 77 Governors Road around 5 p.m. Sunday for a report of a shooting.
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Two people, including three-year-old, die in separate Ontario drownings Saturday: OPP

Two people, including three-year-old, die in separate Ontario drownings Saturday: OPP

Two people, including a three-year-old, died in separate drownings in Ontario on Saturday, as one expert warns that July often sees the highest number of drownings in Canadian water.
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Homebuilders navigate higher material costs, uncertain supply chains amid trade war

Homebuilders navigate higher material costs, uncertain supply chains amid trade war

As a tariff storm blew in from south of the border earlier this year, many industries in Canada, including the home building sector, feared the unknown ahead of them.
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Argos place quarterback Chad Kelly on the six-game injured list

Argos place quarterback Chad Kelly on the six-game injured list

TORONTO — Nick Arbuckle will remain the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback for the next little while. Toronto placed incumbent Chad Kelly on the six-game injured list Saturday before its 31-17 home win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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