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Woman dead in Toronto subway stabbing didn't know attacker; mayor says transit safe

TORONTO — A woman who died after being stabbed on a Toronto subway train did not know her attacker, police said Friday, as the city's mayor looked to reassure the public about the safety of the transit system.
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One woman dead, another injured in stabbing at Toronto subway station

TORONTO — A woman is dead and another is injured after a stabbing at a subway station in west Toronto.
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Ontario passes law boosting 'strong mayor' powers in Toronto, Ottawa

Ontario passes law boosting 'strong mayor' powers in Toronto, Ottawa

Toronto and Ottawa can now enact bylaws with the support of a minority of councillors and the provincial government can appoint certain regional chairs, with the passage Thursday of a "strong mayor" law that caps off a whirlwind of widely criticized
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Ontario coroner investigating sudden death of child at Ajax hospital

Ontario coroner investigating sudden death of child at Ajax hospital

AJAX, Ont. — Ontario's coroner's office is investigating the "sudden and unexpected" death of a child at a hospital east of Toronto.
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Toronto police charge 27-year-old in apartment shooting that killed 1, injured 3

Toronto police charge 27-year-old in apartment shooting that killed 1, injured 3

Toronto police have arrested a man in an apartment shooting that killed one person and injured three others. Police say the 27-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged Wednesday with second-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.
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Three teens charged, police search for fourth after Oakville school stabbing

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say three teens are facing assault charges and a warrant has been issued for a fourth after a stabbing at a high school earlier this week.
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Ontario to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral Paxlovid for COVID-19

Ontario to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral Paxlovid for COVID-19

TORONTO — Ontario will soon allow pharmacists to prescribe an antiviral drug used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19. Starting on Dec. 12, pharmacists can prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients at no cost, both in person or virtually.
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Peel police investigate after one man dead in roller rink parking lot shooting

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police are investigating after one man was shot dead outside a roller-skating rink west of Toronto. Peel Regional Police say officers were called to a shooting in the Scooter's Roller Palace parking lot in Mississauga, Ont.
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Ontario chiefs say province failed in duty to consult First Nations on housing bill

Ontario chiefs say province failed in duty to consult First Nations on housing bill

Indigenous leaders from across Ontario called Wednesday for the repeal of a new housing bill they said was passed without properly consulting First Nations and could put their communities at risk.
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Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: 'Get on board' and 'stop whining'

Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: 'Get on board' and 'stop whining'

The mayor of Mississauga and other municipal leaders who have voiced opposition to a new provincial housing law need to "get on board" and "stop whining," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in an unprompted burst of criticism.
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