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Two 16-year-olds charged with manslaughter, arson in Ottawa fatal fire

Two 16-year-olds charged with manslaughter, arson in Ottawa fatal fire

Ottawa police say they have charged two 16-year-old male suspects in the death of 17-year-old Hussein Hamam last month. Each is being charged with manslaughter, arson causing bodily harm and possession of an incendiary material.
Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Ontario is proposing regulations to protect workers in the province from heat-related illnesses amid a rise in extreme heat events across Canada due to climate change.
LCBO to phase out paper bags in all locations starting Sept. 5

LCBO to phase out paper bags in all locations starting Sept. 5

Paper bags will no longer be available at Liquor Control Board of Ontario stores starting Sept. 5.
Man, 92, charged with sexual assault, committing an indecent act in Toronto

Man, 92, charged with sexual assault, committing an indecent act in Toronto

A 92-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a sexual assault investigation in Toronto. Police say officers responded to a sexual assault call in the Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West area on June 25 at around 1:30 p.m.
Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system sees partial reopening after three-week shutdown

Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system sees partial reopening after three-week shutdown

Ottawa's light-rail transit service has been partially reopened for service after a three-week shutdown.
Three arrested Sunday amid ongoing protest against Eritrean festival: police

Three arrested Sunday amid ongoing protest against Eritrean festival: police

TORONTO — Three people were arrested and later released unconditionally at a Sunday protest outside a downtown hotel connected to a controversial Eritrean festival, Toronto Police said.
Toronto revokes Festival Eritrea permit after day of protests, violent clashes

Toronto revokes Festival Eritrea permit after day of protests, violent clashes

TORONTO — The city of Toronto revoked the permit for an Eritrean cultural festival scheduled to run through the August long weekend after a number of violent clashes between participants and protesters sent nine people to hospital and stalled local t
Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

The future of a homeless shelter in the northern Ontario city of Timmins is on the line as many residents blame it for a rise in crime while others, including the mayor, say that ongoing social issues and a lack of resources are the real problem.
Clashes at Toronto Eritrean festival send nine to hospital, shut local roads

Clashes at Toronto Eritrean festival send nine to hospital, shut local roads

TORONTO — Violence erupted at a festival for Toronto's Eritrean community on Saturday as participants clashed with demonstrators in exchanges that sent at least nine people to hospital.
Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water as long weekend looms

Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water as long weekend looms

Anyone heading out on the water this long weekend is being urged to leave their floaties on the shore.