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Ontario allows more density, building height near Toronto transit

Ontario allows more density, building height near Toronto transit

TORONTO — Ontario's housing minister says the province has approved a plan for Toronto to allow higher and denser buildings near transit stations. Rob Flack says the changes to Toronto's official plan will allow for 1.
Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup

Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions and Toronto Argonauts will spend the first half of the 2026 CFL season as road warriors. Both the Lions and Argos will play home games away from their respective venues during FIFA's World Cup.
Hamilton police officer charged with assault in 'historic domestic incident'

Hamilton police officer charged with assault in 'historic domestic incident'

Hamilton police say they've charged one of their officers with assault and mischief in what they describe as a "historic domestic incident." Police say the 46-year-old officer has been with the force for 17 years.
Teen dead, three hurt after watercraft collision on Lake St. Clair

Teen dead, three hurt after watercraft collision on Lake St. Clair

LAKESHORE, ONT. — A teen girl is dead and another was critically injured after a watercraft collision on a southern Ontario lake.
Guerrero Jr. hits two-run shot, Scherzer outduels Boyd as Blue Jays edge Cubs 2-1

Guerrero Jr. hits two-run shot, Scherzer outduels Boyd as Blue Jays edge Cubs 2-1

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Max Scherzer outduelled fellow starter Matthew Boyd as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.
Man accused of killing, dismembering two people north of Toronto

Man accused of killing, dismembering two people north of Toronto

BARRIE — Police north of Toronto have arrested a man after they say two people were killed and dismembered. Barrie police say they began an investigation earlier this year after a report of a missing person.
Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw and grabbed a pasta maker while they were at it. The Markham, Ont.
Ontario public servants required to go back to office five days a week by January

Ontario public servants required to go back to office five days a week by January

Ontario public servants will be required to return to the office full time, with employees going in-person five days a week by January 2026, the government announced Thursday.
Man gets life for ex-girlfriend's murder as judge weighs Maplehurst rights violations

Man gets life for ex-girlfriend's murder as judge weighs Maplehurst rights violations

An Ontario judge has sentenced a man who pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend to life in prison without parole eligibility for 18 years.
Air Canada, flight attendants offer competing narratives ahead of strike deadline

Air Canada, flight attendants offer competing narratives ahead of strike deadline

A demonstration by more than a dozen members of the union representing Air Canada's flight attendants prompted the airline to shut down a press conference on Thursday as tensions between the two sides continue to mount ahead of a weekend work stoppag
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