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Police officer involved in early-morning Brampton collision, driver arrested

Police officer involved in early-morning Brampton collision, driver arrested

BRAMPTON, Ont. — An early morning crash in Brampton, Ont. sent two people to hospital, including a police officer. Peel Regional Police say a police cruiser was involved in a two-vehicle collision around 3 a.m. Monday.
Hazel McCallion, former longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., dies at 101

Hazel McCallion, former longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., dies at 101

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hazel McCallion, who led one of Canada's largest cities into her 90s, died Sunday morning, leaving behind a legacy of feisty advocacy and more than three decades of nearly unchallenged leadership.
TTC sees transit violence stretch into weekend after adding employees, patrol cops

TTC sees transit violence stretch into weekend after adding employees, patrol cops

Toronto saw yet another assault on its transit system Saturday afternoon, the latest in a week filled with violent incidents on a near-daily basis.
Doctors say surgical training, delayed by the pandemic, continues to be affected

Doctors say surgical training, delayed by the pandemic, continues to be affected

TORONTO — Training of surgeons in Canada has taken a heavy knock from the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some doctors say their clinical education has been delayed again in recent months as many hospitals across the country cancelled elective pr
Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature

Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature

TORONTO — People can pay tribute to former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley this weekend as he lies in state for two days at the legislature before his funeral Monday.
Police boost presence on Toronto transit in wake of violence, reaction mixed

Police boost presence on Toronto transit in wake of violence, reaction mixed

TORONTO — Commuters expressed mixed reactions on Friday as Toronto police boosted their presence on city transit in the wake of recent violence.
Three charged with fraud after allegedly posing as Toronto homeowners, selling home

Three charged with fraud after allegedly posing as Toronto homeowners, selling home

Toronto police say three people are facing fraud charges after they allegedly sold a home that wasn't theirs while the owners were out of the country.
Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he'd consider intervening in Ford's plans to develop parts of the protected lands.
Dozens in Sudbury may have received used needles in exchange program

Dozens in Sudbury may have received used needles in exchange program

SUDBURY, Ont. — An organization running a needle exchange program for harm reduction in Sudbury, Ont., says approximately 40 people may have received used needles over the last six months.
More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford

More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario will prioritize hiring more nurses and doctors as well as making investments to help tackle the surgical backlog under a possible new health-care deal with the federal government, Premier Doug Ford said Friday.