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John Tory is resigning as Toronto mayor, what happens next? A look at the transition

John Tory is resigning as Toronto mayor, what happens next? A look at the transition

Toronto Mayor John Tory submitted his formal resignation on Wednesday, days after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.
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Toronto deputy mayor prepares for transition of power, not running to replace Tory

Toronto deputy mayor prepares for transition of power, not running to replace Tory

Toronto shifted its attention to a transition of power in the city's top office Thursday, with the deputy mayor saying she was focused on stability in the interim and wouldn't be running to replace John Tory.
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Police release suspect photos in case of 37-year-old woman abducted over a year ago

Police release suspect photos in case of 37-year-old woman abducted over a year ago

Provincial police have released photos of three people suspected in the abduction of a 37-year-old woman from an Ontario town just over a year ago.
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Man shot several times while walking dog in Shomberg, Ont.: York Regional Police

SCHOMBERG, Ont. — York Regional Police are seeking suspects and witnesses after a man was shot multiple times while walking his dog in a town northwest of Toronto.
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Five notable proposals in Toronto's now-approved budget

Five notable proposals in Toronto's now-approved budget

Outgoing Mayor John Tory saw his final budget approved at city council late Wednesday before submitting his letter of resignation barely an hour later.
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Ontario regulator urges vigilance as fraudsters pose as homeowners to sell properties

TORONTO — An Ontario regulator is warning real estate brokers and agents to be vigilant for fraudsters impersonating homeowners looking to sell properties.
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Toronto Mayor John Tory submits formal resignation after staffer affair

Toronto Mayor John Tory submits formal resignation after staffer affair

TORONTO — John Tory, who shocked Toronto residents with his admission of an affair with a former staffer, submitted his formal resignation from the mayor's office late Wednesday shortly after councillors approved what became his final budget.
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Ontario resilient enough to weather possible recession, finance minister says

Ontario resilient enough to weather possible recession, finance minister says

TORONTO — Ontario's economy can withstand a recession, the province's finance minister said Wednesday.
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Coach who worked for Gymnastics Ontario faces sex assault charges: police

Ottawa police say a coach who worked for Gymnastics Ontario is facing several charges of sexual assault involving multiple students.
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Ford won't say who sent invites to daughter's $150 stag-and-doe event

Ford won't say who sent invites to daughter's $150 stag-and-doe event

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not divulge details of who sent invitations – including to developers – for his daughter's $150-a-ticket stag-and-doe party last summer, saying only "the boys" took care of the money that was raised.
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