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Man accused in London, Ont., attack on Muslim family details 'process of decline'

Man accused in London, Ont., attack on Muslim family details 'process of decline'

The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in an alleged act of terrorism told a jury Thursday that he went through a process of mental "decline" during the pandemic, which included spending a "very unhealthy" amount of time on the in
Man guilty of incel-inspired terror attack on Toronto spa apologizes to victims

Man guilty of incel-inspired terror attack on Toronto spa apologizes to victims

TORONTO — A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee apologized for the terrorist attack Thursday, saying he has changed in the three years since the killing and no longer hates women.
Ontario adds $20.5M in funding to fight wildfires, including for training and drones

Ontario adds $20.5M in funding to fight wildfires, including for training and drones

TIMMINS, Ont. — Ontario's natural resources and forestry minister says the government will spend an additional $20.5 million over three years to help fight wildfires. Graydon Smith, making an announcement in Timmins, Ont.
Toronto to hike vacant home tax to 3 per cent, pledging millions to housing program

Toronto to hike vacant home tax to 3 per cent, pledging millions to housing program

Toronto city councillors have voted to hike the city's vacant home tax. Council voted 21-2 in favour of the move to increase the tax from one per cent to three per cent of a vacant home's assessed value starting in the 2024 tax year.
Ontario NDP legislator apologizes for, but doesn't retract, Middle East statement

Ontario NDP legislator apologizes for, but doesn't retract, Middle East statement

TORONTO — A New Democrat member of Ontario's provincial parliament apologized Wednesday for a statement she made about the conflict between Israel and Hamas though she did not retract it, as publicly demanded by NDP Leader Marit Stiles.
Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario seizes 95 raccoons from rehab facility, organization says no wrongdoing

Ontario has seized nearly 100 raccoons from a rehab facility that is facing allegations it violated the provincial wildlife conservation act, but the animal welfare organization says it has done nothing wrong.
Man pleads guilty in decades-old killings of two Toronto women

Man pleads guilty in decades-old killings of two Toronto women

TORONTO — A man charged with murdering two Toronto women 40 years ago has pleaded guilty in both cases.
Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

Toronto city council began Wednesday to debate a proposed hike to its vacant home tax, a move backed by Mayor Olivia Chow as a way to help battle a housing crunch.
'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

THUNDER BAY, Ont.
How to talk to kids and teens about the Israel-Hamas war

How to talk to kids and teens about the Israel-Hamas war

TORONTO — Mental health experts and school boards say many kids and teens may be struggling with fear, anxiety or confusion about the Israel-Hamas war and are offering parents tips on how to talk about it.