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Michael Wekerle out at Toronto's El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

Michael Wekerle out at Toronto's El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

TORONTO — Michael Wekerle's rock 'n' roll love affair with the El Mocambo has officially played its final note.
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64-year-old man charged with murder and assault after reported Brampton fight: police

64-year-old man charged with murder and assault after reported Brampton fight: police

BRAMPTON — Peel police say a man has been charged with murder after a reported late-night fight in Brampton, Ont. Police say the 64-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge and two aggravated assault charges.
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Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families pay the price

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Two teens charged with murder in death of 27-year-old man in London, Ont.

Two teens charged with murder in death of 27-year-old man in London, Ont.

Police in London, Ont., say two teens have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man in the city's west end over the long weekend.
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Ticats add running back Brown and long-snapper Chaves, release veteran DB Dozier

Ticats add running back Brown and long-snapper Chaves, release veteran DB Dozier

HAMILTON — The East Division-leading Hamilton Tiger‑Cats have added some bite to their rushing game by adding American running back Kevin Brown.
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Ontario makes program aimed at keeping seniors out of hospital permanent

Ontario makes program aimed at keeping seniors out of hospital permanent

Ontario's long-term care minister has announced that the province is making a paramedic program that helps keep patients out of hospital permanent.
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Hilary Weston, fashion mogul and former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83

Hilary Weston, fashion mogul and former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83

Hilary Weston, an Irish-Canadian fashion mogul and former lieutenant-governor of Ontario who devoted time to issues tied to women, volunteerism and youth, has died at 83.
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Source: Toronto FC close to acquiring playmaker Djordje Mihailovic from Colorado

Source: Toronto FC close to acquiring playmaker Djordje Mihailovic from Colorado

TORONTO — Toronto FC is close to acquiring attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash deal, according to a source.
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Two people missing since swimming accident on Ontario lake have been recovered

Two people missing since swimming accident on Ontario lake have been recovered

BURLEIGH FALLS — Police say the search has ended for two people who went missing over the weekend on an Ontario lake with their bodies being recovered from the water.
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Man dead, four injured in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., crash: police

Man dead, four injured in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., crash: police

Provincial police say a 35-year-old man is dead and four people are injured after a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to the crash at around 9:20 p.m.
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