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Accused in London, Ont., truck attack researched pedestrian fatality rates in crashes

Accused in London, Ont., truck attack researched pedestrian fatality rates in crashes

The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., in an alleged act of terrorism told a jury Wednesday that he researched fatality rates of pedestrians hit by vehicles a day before his attack.
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Complainant's ex-husband testifies at Peter Nygard sexual assault trial

Complainant's ex-husband testifies at Peter Nygard sexual assault trial

TORONTO — The ex-husband of a woman who has accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault has testified that he and the complainant agreed she was taken advantage of but they struggled to determine whether what happened could be considered rape at the time.
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Ontario elementary teachers vote in favour of a strike

Ontario elementary teachers vote in favour of a strike

TORONTO — Ontario's public elementary school teachers have voted 95 per cent in favour of a strike, their union announced Wednesday.
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Ontario politicians debate censuring legislator for statement on Israel-Hamas war

Ontario politicians debate censuring legislator for statement on Israel-Hamas war

TORONTO — Ontario's legislature began debate Wednesday on a Progressive Conservative motion that could lead to a New Democrat legislator effectively prevented from speaking in the House unless she apologizes again for a statement she made about the c
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'Same old stuff': Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland

'Same old stuff': Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland

TORONTO — Two months after the deaths of 14 whales and a dolphin at Marineland came to light, Ontario has refused to make public any steps taken to improve animal safety at the park, as critics demand action and transparency.
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Accused in London, Ont., attack says he felt 'urge' to hit Muslim family members

Accused in London, Ont., attack says he felt 'urge' to hit Muslim family members

The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in an alleged act of terrorism told a jury Tuesday he felt an "urge" to hit them with his truck after seeing them walking on a sidewalk in London, Ont. On the stand in the Windsor, Ont.
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Ontario ECEs among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say

Ontario ECEs among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say

TORONTO — Early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country and raising their wages is critical to the success of the $10-a-day child-care program, advocates say.
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Accused in London, Ont., attack says he explored attacking Muslims in Toronto

Accused in London, Ont., attack says he explored attacking Muslims in Toronto

TORONTO — The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in an alleged act of terrorism in London, Ont., told a jury Monday that he drove to Toronto a day before the attack to explore the possibility of targeting Muslims in that city.
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Canada, Ontario governments put nearly $1B toward EV battery parts plant

Canada, Ontario governments put nearly $1B toward EV battery parts plant

KINGSTON, Ont. — The federal and Ontario governments are putting nearly $1 billion combined into an electric vehicle battery component plant in eastern Ontario. The up to $2.
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Ontario tables bill to return lands to the Greenbelt

Ontario tables bill to return lands to the Greenbelt

TORONTO — Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister introduced legislation Monday to return parcels of land to the protected Greenbelt – a move he hoped will close a difficult chapter for the government, though an RCMP investigation still loom
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