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Man dies after consuming substance following altercation with police in Peterborough

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man following an interaction with police in Peterborough.
'Majority' of fire at Toronto industrial site extinguished, deputy fire chief says

'Majority' of fire at Toronto industrial site extinguished, deputy fire chief says

Toronto firefighters have extinguished the majority of a blaze at an industrial site where chemicals were stored, the deputy fire chief said, adding that the incident no longer posed a public safety risk.
Man dies after falling from Toronto balcony, second man injured by falling person

Man dies after falling from Toronto balcony, second man injured by falling person

Police say a man who is believed to have fallen off his balcony near Toronto's waterfront has died, while another man who was struck by the falling person was left with serious injuries.
Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt

Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.

Calgary police say suspect may be in B.C. or Ont. after not returning to psych centre

CALGARY — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 52-year-old man whom police say failed to return to a psychiatric hospital in Calgary last week.
Man dies after being pushed at Toronto subway station

Man dies after being pushed at Toronto subway station

Toronto police say a man has died nearly a month after being pushed at a subway station. Police say the 69-year-old was approached by a man at Bloor station and pushed to the ground on July 7. They say the 69-year-old died on Aug. 4.
Teacher's union says government violated bargaining rules over reading memo

Teacher's union says government violated bargaining rules over reading memo

The union representing elementary school teachers in Ontario has filed a complaint with the province's labour relations board, accusing the government of failing to act in good faith by issuing new requirements related to reading screenings while bar
Police withheld key evidence from trial over 1989 murder of 10-year-old girl: lawyer

Police withheld key evidence from trial over 1989 murder of 10-year-old girl: lawyer

A defense lawyer for a man convicted of killing a 10-year-old girl in Toronto more than 30 years ago who has been granted a chance for a new appeal said police withheld information about another suspect who made incriminating remarks during an interr
Heavy rain in Ottawa causes flooding, power outages and road closures

Heavy rain in Ottawa causes flooding, power outages and road closures

OTTAWA — Heavy rain in Ottawa caused the flooding of roads and properties across the city on Thursday. As skies began to clear late in the afternoon, the City of Ottawa said no injuries had been reported.
Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision

Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision

TORONTO — The Ontario Integrity Commissioner said it has begun reviewing a request from Premier Doug Ford's office to investigate a senior aide about his role in selecting which lands in the protected Greenbelt would be approved for housing developme