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Man in his 60s in hospital after being stabbed in chest

TORONTO — A man in his 60s is in hospital following a stabbing in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood. Police were called to the Eastern Ave. and Logan Ave. area shortly after midnight Saturday morning.
Toronto police identify 37-year-old man charged in fatal downtown assault

Toronto police identify 37-year-old man charged in fatal downtown assault

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service has identified a man charged in a daytime attack that left a woman dead on a bustling downtown street.
Public transit users concerned proposed TTC service cuts will increase safety risks

Public transit users concerned proposed TTC service cuts will increase safety risks

TORONTO — Adrian Ruiz returned to his birthplace of Toronto five years ago after growing up in Mexico, but after an older woman was fatally assaulted near his home by a downtown subway station on Friday, he's considering moving.
Woman dead after daytime assault at busy downtown Toronto intersection: police

Woman dead after daytime assault at busy downtown Toronto intersection: police

TORONTO — A woman walking near a bustling intersection in downtown Toronto was allegedly pushed to the ground in a "reportedly unprovoked" daytime attack that left her dead, police said Friday after arresting a man in the case.
Family of fatally stabbed homeless man raises concerns over bail, youth legal systems

Family of fatally stabbed homeless man raises concerns over bail, youth legal systems

TORONTO — The family of a homeless man who died after allegedly being stabbed by a group of teens is raising concerns about Canada's bail system and calling for the laws that protect the identity of youths accused of serious crimes to be demolished.
Hamilton explores declaring state of emergency over opioid overdoses and deaths

Hamilton explores declaring state of emergency over opioid overdoses and deaths

The City of Hamilton is exploring whether to declare a state of emergency as it grapples with an opioid crisis, with the municipality’s top doctor saying such a step could help it respond to a growing problem.

Four teen boys face 40 criminal charges after York police recovered gold, silver

TORONTO — Four teen boys are facing a total of 40 criminal charges after they allegedly robbed a precious metals store in Toronto last month. York Regional Police say three masked suspects entered the store after 2 p.m. on Dec.
Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check

Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check

TORONTO — Online chatbots capable of crafting academic essays are posing a quandary for Canadian universities struggling to clamp down on cheating while educating students about the limitations of using artificial intelligence.
Ontario expanding free tuition program to paramedic and lab tech students

Ontario expanding free tuition program to paramedic and lab tech students

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario is expanding a grant that sees the province pay for tuition for students who enrol in some health-care programs.
Kitchener explosion injuring two kids, two adults deemed criminal: Fire marshal

Kitchener explosion injuring two kids, two adults deemed criminal: Fire marshal

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police say Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal has declared a house explosion in Kitchener criminal in nature.