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Woman accuses Dak Prescott of sexual assault after Cowboys QB sues her on extortion claim

Woman accuses Dak Prescott of sexual assault after Cowboys QB sues her on extortion claim

DALLAS (AP) — A woman accusing Dak Prescott of sexual assault has filed a police report over the alleged incident in 2017 after the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys sued her on a $100 million extortion claim.
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As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

TORONTO — The usual sight of green-clad revellers celebrating St. Patrick's Day is expected across Canada on Sunday — but compared with a decade ago, fewer of them will be indulging in alcohol.
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Family of three found dead inside Brampton, Ont., home after fire: police

Family of three found dead inside Brampton, Ont., home after fire: police

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say three people found dead inside a home after a fire northwest of Toronto last week were a mother, father and their teenage daughter.
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Program helping northern Ontario ERs stay open set to expire

Program helping northern Ontario ERs stay open set to expire

A program that helps rural and northern Ontario hospitals avoid temporary ER closures is set to expire at the end of the month, after a series of last-minute renewals, and hospitals are anxiously awaiting word from the government on what happens next
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Three people dead after car, pickup truck collide northwest of Kitchener, Ont.

HOWICK, ONT. — Three people have died after police say a car and a pickup truck collided northwest of Kitchener, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash took place in the community of Howick just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation

Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation

TORONTO — Ontario is so far on the hook for more than $6 billion in payments to broader public sector workers as a result of the provincial government's wage restraint legislation being found unconstitutional.
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OHL Roundup: Otters complete comeback over ailing IceDogs

NIAGARA, Ont. — A four-point night from Sam Alfano lifted the Erie Otters to a 7-4 win over the Niagara IceDogs in Ontario Hockey League play on Thursday.
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UNB opens title defence with 4-0 win over Brock at U Sports men's hockey nationals

UNB opens title defence with 4-0 win over Brock at U Sports men's hockey nationals

TORONTO — Benjamin Corbeil had two goals and an assist as the New Brunswick Reds opened their title defence with a 4-0 quarterfinal win over the Brock Badgers on Thursday at the U Sports men's hockey championship.
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Three dead after car crash in rural southern Ontario

Three dead after car crash in rural southern Ontario

HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ONT. — Three people are dead in southern Ontario after a crash between a car and a pickup truck. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash took place Thursday afternoon in the Township of Howick, northwest of Kitchener.
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Raptors guard RJ Barrett mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Barrett

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Barrett. The Barrett family said in a statement that Nathan died Tuesday.
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