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Man who builds tiny shelters for Toronto's homeless asks city to drop court case

Man who builds tiny shelters for Toronto's homeless asks city to drop court case

TORONTO — A Toronto carpenter who builds tiny wooden shelters for the homeless has asked the city to drop its court fight against him.
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Ontario bill would give police more power in human trafficking investigations

Ontario bill would give police more power in human trafficking investigations

TORONTO — Ontario moved to crack down on human trafficking by introducing legislation Monday that would give police more power to swiftly access information in suspected cases.
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Windsor opens temporary shelter following COVID-19 outbreak at Downtown Mission

Windsor opens temporary shelter following COVID-19 outbreak at Downtown Mission

WINDSOR, Ont. — The City of Windsor says it's opening a temporary facility for the homeless following a COVID-19 outbreak at a shelter. The Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre will be the site of the temporary shelter.
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Quebec police watchdog investigating death of woman who had allegedly been threatened

Quebec police watchdog investigating death of woman who had allegedly been threatened

LAVAL, Que. — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a woman was found dead in the Montreal area two days after calling authorities to report alleged death threats against her.
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Decade's worth of Ontario health data finds more severe disease, younger patients

Decade's worth of Ontario health data finds more severe disease, younger patients

TORONTO — A new study based on a decade's worth of Ontario health data found more people are facing severe disease, and at a younger age.
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Four charged after allegedly tossing bottles off 35th-floor balcony during party

Four charged after allegedly tossing bottles off 35th-floor balcony during party

Toronto police say they've laid criminal charges after people allegedly tossed glass bottles off a 35th floor balcony while attending a party.
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Boy, 13, killed after being hit by train while walking dog along tracks

Boy, 13, killed after being hit by train while walking dog along tracks

TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER — Provincial police say a 13-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a train while walking his dog in the Township of Springwater, Ont. Police say the incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday.
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Quebec new COVID-19 cases lowest since September, health minister says

Quebec new COVID-19 cases lowest since September, health minister says

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in five months, as well as 15 deaths linked to the virus.
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Ontario logs 1,087 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as York Region lockdown set to lift

Ontario logs 1,087 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as York Region lockdown set to lift

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,087 new cases of COVID-19 today and 13 new deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says the count includes 344 new cases in Toronto, 156 in Peel Region and 122 in York Region.
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Brampton, Ont. man charged with attempted murder in alleged stabbing of mother

Brampton, Ont. man charged with attempted murder in alleged stabbing of mother

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A 29-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged weekend attack on his mother.
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