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Ontario police investigate deaths of boater, volunteer who tried to help with rescue

Ontario police investigate deaths of boater, volunteer who tried to help with rescue

BAYFIELD, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they're investigating the deaths of both a central Ontario boater and a volunteer who tried to help with a rescue effort.
Man dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in St. Catharines, Ont.

Man dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in St. Catharines, Ont.

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara Regional Police say they're looking for a suspect in a shooting that left one man dead and sent a woman to hospital in critical condition. They say they were first called to the scene in St. Catharines, Ont.
SIU launches probe after man shoots himself in Tay Township parking lot

SIU launches probe after man shoots himself in Tay Township parking lot

Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a 55-year-old man in Tay Township.
Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Hundreds of people rallied against what an organizer called "gender ideology" near three west-end Ottawa schools Friday, as hundreds more joined a counter-protest in support of transgender rights.
Toronto Holocaust Museum opens, shares stories of dozens of survivors

Toronto Holocaust Museum opens, shares stories of dozens of survivors

TORONTO — A new museum that features stories from more than 70 Holocaust survivors has opened in Toronto, with the aim of sharing their experiences and combating antisemitism.
Toronto Community Housing should prioritize tenants' human rights: Ombudsman

Toronto Community Housing should prioritize tenants' human rights: Ombudsman

Toronto's ombudsman is calling on the city's social housing provider to respect and protect tenants' human rights.
Ontario to stop free COVID-19 rapid test program in pharmacies, grocery stores

Ontario to stop free COVID-19 rapid test program in pharmacies, grocery stores

TORONTO — An Ontario program that distributes free rapid tests for COVID-19 at grocery stores and pharmacies will end after this month.
New name proposed for Sir John A. Macdonald parkway reflects Indigenous heritage

New name proposed for Sir John A. Macdonald parkway reflects Indigenous heritage

The National Capital Commission appears to be moving forward with a new name for Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway suggested by an Indigenous consultation group: Kichi Zibi Mikan.

Three children missing from Muskoka area found safe, police say

Ontario Provincial Police say three children reported missing in the Muskoka area have been found. Police say the 15-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl and seven-year-old girl are safe.
Iranian family in limbo, fears homelessness as immigration status unclear

Iranian family in limbo, fears homelessness as immigration status unclear

Hamid Ahmadpanah and his wife have spent nearly a decade in Canada, working, learning English and raising two young daughters who were born here. But lately, the family has been living a life in limbo.