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Parts of Ontario under thunderstorm, tornado watch, in addition to heat warnings

Parts of Ontario under thunderstorm, tornado watch, in addition to heat warnings

TORONTO — There were tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings across Ontario on Wednesday as much of the province continued sweltering from extreme heat.
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Ontario planning to bring in 'strong mayor' system for certain cities

Ontario planning to bring in 'strong mayor' system for certain cities

TORONTO — Ontario plans to bring in a so-called "strong mayor" system for Toronto and Ottawa — and is considering expanding that to other cities — as it looks to put more power into the hands of major municipal leaders.
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Emergency alerts for extreme heat could save lives, experts say

Emergency alerts for extreme heat could save lives, experts say

Experts say sending emergency alerts during extreme heat events could save lives, but a multi-faceted approach to warning the public is needed in order to reach the most vulnerable residents and help them take action
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Toronto police charge 26-year-old man in shooting outside Scotiabank Arena

Toronto police say they have charged a 26-year-old man in relation to a deadly weekend shooting outside Scotiabank Arena. Police say they responded to reports of a shooting just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Bremner Boulevard and York Street.
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Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle collision in Vaughan, Ont.

Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle collision in Vaughan, Ont.

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Vaughan, Ont., and officers are looking for potential witnesses as they investigate the collision.
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Heat warnings for large stretch of Ontario as temperatures near mid-30s

Heat warnings for large stretch of Ontario as temperatures near mid-30s

Much of Ontario sweltered under heat warnings on Tuesday, prompting some residents to head to public pools while others sought cooler spots indoors.
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'This is a crisis': Ontario police board wants femicide added to Criminal Code

'This is a crisis': Ontario police board wants femicide added to Criminal Code

A police board in southern Ontario is gathering input from the public as it prepares to ask the federal government to add the term femicide to the Criminal Code, a move some advocates say is a crucial step in addressing a national crisis
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Public Health Ontario reports 230 monkeypox cases, up from 156 in last update

Public Health Ontario reports 230 monkeypox cases, up from 156 in last update

Public Health Ontario is reporting 230 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, most of which are located in Toronto. The tally as of Monday has risen from the 156 cases confirmed as of July 11.
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Ontario's fiscal watchdog projects smaller deficit due to lower-than-planned spending

Ontario's fiscal watchdog projects smaller deficit due to lower-than-planned spending

Ontario's fiscal watchdog is projecting a deficit that's $5.4 billion smaller than the most recent government projection because of lower-than-anticipated program spending.
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Woman dead, man critically injured in crash on Highway 401 west of Toronto

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say a woman has died and a man is in critical condition after an SUV plowed into the back of a transport truck on Highway 401 west of Toronto. Ontario Provincial Police say the collision took place just before 4 a.m.
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