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ONTARIO: Government to extend hours to buy booze

ONTARIO: Government to extend hours to buy booze

Hours for alcohol sales will be extended at the Beer Store, LCBO, and grocery stores from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week
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ONTARIO: Toys "R" Us Canada survived its U.S. counterpart's collapse. Here's how its president plans to make it thrive

ONTARIO: Toys "R" Us Canada survived its U.S. counterpart's collapse. Here's how its president plans to make it thrive

It begins in Guelph
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ONTARIO: Thieves cut the catalytic converter off this food bank van

ONTARIO: Thieves cut the catalytic converter off this food bank van

It's going to cost $4,500 to get the vehicle back on the road
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ONTARIO: Safety expert says you shouldn't have to use winter tires, but you definitely should use them

ONTARIO: Safety expert says you shouldn't have to use winter tires, but you definitely should use them

'You wouldn't wear your sandals all year 'round just to save a couple bucks,' Brian Patterson tells drivers still on the fence about installing winter tires
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ONTARIO: Premier Ford marks Remembrance Day

ONTARIO: Premier Ford marks Remembrance Day

The PC government recently announced a number of initiatives it says will make life easier for veterans
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ONTARIO: Schoolyard collision at centre of $28.5-million lawsuit

ONTARIO: Schoolyard collision at centre of $28.5-million lawsuit

The lawsuit dates back to a 2009 incident at a Thunder Bay school where a student suffered a fractured leg on the playground
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ONTARIO: Woman who needed air ambulance in Nova Scotia stuck with $12,000 bill

ONTARIO: Woman who needed air ambulance in Nova Scotia stuck with $12,000 bill

The 81-year-old French River woman and her husband are now trying to have the decision reversed
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ONTARIO: Fly Jamaica flight headed to Toronto crash lands in Guyana, all passengers survive

ONTARIO: Fly Jamaica flight headed to Toronto crash lands in Guyana, all passengers survive

There were reportedly 82 Canadians on board on the plane, carrying 118 people and eight crew members
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ONTARIO: Second municipality halts use of fake snow in film productions

ONTARIO: Second municipality halts use of fake snow in film productions

While not a ban, city is reviewing use of chemical to ensure it's safe
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ONTARIO: Barn fire near Mount Forest kills 270 animals (3 photos)

ONTARIO: Barn fire near Mount Forest kills 270 animals (3 photos)

High winds hamper efforts by several fire departments
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