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Ontario NDP legislator apologizes for, but doesn't retract, Middle East statement

Ontario NDP legislator apologizes for, but doesn't retract, Middle East statement

TORONTO — A New Democrat member of Ontario's provincial parliament apologized Wednesday for a statement she made about the conflict between Israel and Hamas though she did not retract it, as publicly demanded by NDP Leader Marit Stiles.
Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario has seized nearly 100 raccoons from a rehab facility that is facing allegations it violated the provincial wildlife conservation act, but the animal welfare organization says it has done nothing wrong.
Man pleads guilty in decades-old killings of two Toronto women

Man pleads guilty in decades-old killings of two Toronto women

TORONTO — A man charged with murdering two Toronto women 40 years ago has pleaded guilty in both cases.
Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council began Wednesday to debate a proposed hike to its vacant home tax, a move backed by Mayor Olivia Chow as a way to help battle a housing crunch.
'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

THUNDER BAY, Ont.
How to talk to kids and teens about the Israel-Hamas war

How to talk to kids and teens about the Israel-Hamas war

TORONTO — Mental health experts and school boards say many kids and teens may be struggling with fear, anxiety or confusion about the Israel-Hamas war and are offering parents tips on how to talk about it.
RCMP launches investigation into Ontario's Greenbelt land swap

RCMP launches investigation into Ontario's Greenbelt land swap

TORONTO — The RCMP has launched an investigation into the Ontario government's decision to open up parts of the protected Greenbelt for housing development, a probe the premier's office said the province will co-operate with.
A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The RCMP said Tuesday it has launched an investigation into Ontario's decision to open up protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy: Nov.
In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On the shores of Attawapiskat Lake, deep in the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario, sits Neskantaga First Nation – a community of about 350 people that can only be accessed by plane or an ice road in the winter.
Thanksgiving shooting at Pickering, Ont., casino leaves security guard dead

Thanksgiving shooting at Pickering, Ont., casino leaves security guard dead

PICKERING, Ont. — Durham police say an early-morning shooting at a casino in Pickering, Ont., has left an employee dead. Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss says police were called for shots fired at Pickering Casino Resort and arrived on scene shortly after 5 a.