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Resident of central Ontario long-term care home died by homicide, police allege

Resident of central Ontario long-term care home died by homicide, police allege

ORILLIA, Ont. — Police say a man who lived at a central Ontario long-term care home has died after an alleged homicide at the facility. Provincial police say they were called to the unspecified home on Nov.
Kangaroo on the loose spotted in Oshawa, Ont., police urge public to avoid animal

Kangaroo on the loose spotted in Oshawa, Ont., police urge public to avoid animal

A kangaroo was running loose east of Toronto on Friday after making a break for it during a pit stop on its journey to Quebec, Durham Regional Police said. The kangaroo was seen sprinting along the side of a road in Oshawa, Ont.
Ontario Catholic teachers file for conciliation in contract talks

Ontario Catholic teachers file for conciliation in contract talks

TORONTO — Ontario's English Catholic teachers are asking for a conciliator to help their contract negotiations with the province.
Sentencing hearing for Nathaniel Veltman scheduled for January

Sentencing hearing for Nathaniel Veltman scheduled for January

WINDSOR, Ont. — A sentencing hearing for a man who killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont. and injured another has been set for January.
Greens win second Ontario seat in provincial byelection

Greens win second Ontario seat in provincial byelection

The Green Party of Ontario doubled its ranks in the provincial legislature with a byelection Thursday sending a second representative to join party leader Mike Schreiner.
Person believed to be behind bogus bomb threats in Ontario arrested in Morocco: OPP

Person believed to be behind bogus bomb threats in Ontario arrested in Morocco: OPP

ORILLIA, Ont. — Police in Ontario say they have "strong reason" to believe a person arrested in Morocco by Belgian police was also behind alleged bomb threats against schools across much of the province earlier this month.
Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths

Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths

TORONTO — Ontario intends to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests for workers who died on construction sites, the government said Thursday.
Sault Ste. Marie gunman didn't have firearms license when he went on rampage: police

Sault Ste. Marie gunman didn't have firearms license when he went on rampage: police

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., say the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in late October did not have an active firearms license.
Planetarium, rainforest on Ontario Science Centre's wish list for new site

Planetarium, rainforest on Ontario Science Centre's wish list for new site

TORONTO — A planetarium, an outdoor adventure park and a large immersive exhibit such as a rainforest area are features the Ontario Science Centre would like to see in a new location at Ontario Place – though there's currently not enough space in the
Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

TORONTO — A new survey suggests one in four Canadians believe a university degree is essential to succeed economically.