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Police arrest neighbour after family dog shot and killed in Ontario

Police arrest neighbour after family dog shot and killed in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged a 67-year-old man after his neighbours' dog was shot and killed in Peterborough County.
Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Extreme heat is expected to ease in many parts of Canada today, while the Atlantic provinces continue to bear the brunt of a multi-day heat wave.
Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

ST. JOHN'S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city were ordered to flee a wildfire Tuesday, as thousands of other people across the province faced the prospect of leaving or losing their homes to flames.
Ontario funds free building code course, opposition urges more action on skills gaps

Ontario funds free building code course, opposition urges more action on skills gaps

TORONTO — An Ontario college has opened applications to newcomers for a free program intended to address what it describes as a "critical" shortage of building code officials in the province.
Man dead after stabbing in Toronto east end home: police

Man dead after stabbing in Toronto east end home: police

A man is dead after an alleged afternoon stabbing at an east-end home in Toronto, police said Tuesday. Police said they responded to a report that someone had been stabbed at a home near Woodbine Avenue and O'Connor Drive just after 2:30 p.m.
Tenant advocates say Toronto's new renoviction bylaw already making 'positive impact'

Tenant advocates say Toronto's new renoviction bylaw already making 'positive impact'

A new bylaw aimed at reducing renovictions in Toronto is already having noticeable effects, according to tenant and anti-poverty advocates, though some say it's too early to tell if it will be well-enforced.
Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision

Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision

An 18-year-old man from Oshawa, Ont., who was recently charged in a collision that killed a father of three is the same person facing a dangerous driving charge in a crash involving Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Ford heading to Ottawa to meet with Carney, urge lower taxes

Ford heading to Ottawa to meet with Carney, urge lower taxes

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Monday with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who says he plans to urge the prime minister to lower taxes in order to stimulate the economy.
Stratford 2026 season to include 'Something Rotten!' and two new plays

Stratford 2026 season to include 'Something Rotten!' and two new plays

TORONTO — The Stratford Festival will remount "Something Rotten!" in 2026, which will be the last season with artistic director Antoni Cimolino at the helm.
Ontario youth climate case to be put to the test again in December

Ontario youth climate case to be put to the test again in December

TORONTO — Ontario's climate plan is set to be put to the constitutional test again in December.