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Toronto police officer dies while on duty after suspected medical episode

Toronto police officer dies while on duty after suspected medical episode

TORONTO — Toronto police say one of their officers died while on duty Thursday after experiencing a suspected medical episode. Police say Det.
Ontario appoints reviewer for Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip

Ontario appoints reviewer for Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip

TORONTO — Ontario has appointed a reviewer to look into expenses at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board after four trustees spent $45,000 on a trip to Italy to buy $100,000 worth of art in July.
New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

TORONTO — The timeline for opening a permanent new Ontario Science Centre appears to have been delayed, with infrastructure officials telling the auditor general's office the centre is expected to be up and running in 2029.
Ontario college faculty in legal strike position as of Jan. 4: union

Ontario college faculty in legal strike position as of Jan. 4: union

The union representing Ontario’s college faculties says it will be in a legal strike position as of Jan. 4., after saying there's been no real progress in contract negotiations.
Three U.K. citizens charged in 2023 death of man from Owen Sound, Ont.

Three U.K. citizens charged in 2023 death of man from Owen Sound, Ont.

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Police say three people from the United Kingdom have been charged in the 2023 death of an Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner.
Defence seeks probation for teen who pleaded guilty to assault in alleged swarming

Defence seeks probation for teen who pleaded guilty to assault in alleged swarming

TORONTO — A teen who pleaded guilty to assault in the alleged swarming of a homeless Toronto man has taken responsibility for her role in the deadly incident and is working to get her life back on track, her lawyer told a sentencing hearing Wednesday
Theodore Tugboat replica partially sinks at Ontario dock, awaits effort to refloat

Theodore Tugboat replica partially sinks at Ontario dock, awaits effort to refloat

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — The Theodore Tugboat replica that was long a fixture in the Halifax Harbour has partially sunk while docked in St. Catharines, Ont.
Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

TORONTO — Ingrid Menezes gestures toward herself as she takes in the sight of an African wilderness. "Come on zebra, come," she says as she starts to pet the air above her lap.
Province warns dog owners in Windsor, Ont., of deadly parvovirus

Province warns dog owners in Windsor, Ont., of deadly parvovirus

TORONTO — Ontario is warning dog owners in Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
Olivia, Noah top list of most popular baby names in Ontario in 2023

Olivia, Noah top list of most popular baby names in Ontario in 2023

Olivia and Noah have once again clinched first place as the most popular baby names in Ontario as the provincial government unveiled the 2023 top ten list of boys' and girls' names today. The province says Olivia was the No.