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Corporate backing makes 'The Last Timbit' a big deal in a shrinking sector, team says

Corporate backing makes 'The Last Timbit' a big deal in a shrinking sector, team says

TORONTO — The subject "secret musical" piqued Kimberly-Ann Truong's interest when it showed up in her inbox, and the email's contents sent her imagination running wild.
Ontario considers housing data revisions after municipal concerns of undercounting

Ontario considers housing data revisions after municipal concerns of undercounting

TORONTO — Ontario is considering revising its tallies of how many homes are built in cities and towns across the province, after some complained that undercounting has cost them millions in provincial funding.
Judge finds no documentation to support Global News reporting on Han Dong allegations

Judge finds no documentation to support Global News reporting on Han Dong allegations

OTTAWA — An Ontario Superior Court judge has found no documented evidence to support allegations made against former Liberal MP Han Dong in a series of Global News stories last year.
Donald Sutherland dies: Five essential roles by the Canadian acting legend

Donald Sutherland dies: Five essential roles by the Canadian acting legend

TORONTO — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian acting legend with a prolific film and TV career, has died at age 88.
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

Jacob Wassermann says the transition from tending goal in hockey to rowing wasn't as difficult as people might think.
Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht

Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.
Nina Dunic wins Ontario's Trillium Book Award for debut novel 'The Clarion'

Nina Dunic wins Ontario's Trillium Book Award for debut novel 'The Clarion'

TORONTO — Nina Dunic has won Ontario's top book prize for her debut novel "The Clarion." Dunic's tale of two siblings took home the $20,000 Trillium Book Award at a ceremony on Thursday evening. A.
After 27 years as an MP, Liberal John McKay won’t run in next election

After 27 years as an MP, Liberal John McKay won’t run in next election

OTTAWA — Liberal John McKay, who has been an MP since 1997, says he won’t run for office again. The Scarborough—Guildwood MP won his seat in the past nine federal elections.
Senators approve bill to fight foreign interference after voting down amendment

Senators approve bill to fight foreign interference after voting down amendment

OTTAWA — The Senate has passed a government bill intended to help deter, investigate and punish foreign interference amid concerns the legislation received inadequate scrutiny and could unduly infringe on basic freedoms.
Injunction sought by U of T 'highly disproportionate,' encampment lawyers say

Injunction sought by U of T 'highly disproportionate,' encampment lawyers say

TORONTO — The injunction sought by the University of Toronto to clear a pro-Palestinian protest encampment would effectively prevent the group from engaging in other forms of protest on or near campus, lawyers for the demonstrators argued Thursday.