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Casino Rama reopens after anonymous threat to OPP prompts evacuation

Casino Rama reopens after anonymous threat to OPP prompts evacuation

ORILLIA, Ont. — A popular casino north of Toronto says it has reopened after being evacuated due to a threat. Casino Rama says the anonymous threat was called into the Ontario Provincial Police on Wednesday afternoon.
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Pair of provincial byelections set for Ottawa-area ridings on Thursday

Pair of provincial byelections set for Ottawa-area ridings on Thursday

TORONTO — A pair of Ottawa-area ridings are up for grabs in provincial byelections on Thursday, but the major parties vying for the seats — and an expert watching the races — agreed they would be hard to take from the Ontario Liberals.
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Strike deadline for Toronto's outside workers extended by 48 hours

Strike deadline for Toronto's outside workers extended by 48 hours

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and the union representing thousands of its workers agreed Wednesday to extend a strike deadline by 48 hours, with both sides expressing optimism that a deal can be reached to avoid a labour disruption.
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Some progress in tackling systemic racism in Thunder Bay police, report says

Some progress in tackling systemic racism in Thunder Bay police, report says

TORONTO — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., have taken encouraging steps to address systemic racism in the force but more work needs to be done, the province's police watchdog said in a new report on Wednesday.
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Mayor of Essex, Ont., charged with violating Elections Act in 2018

Mayor of Essex, Ont., charged with violating Elections Act in 2018

The mayor of a southwestern Ontario town accused of violating the province's Municipal Elections Act asserted his innocence on Wednesday and announced plans to stay in office despite at least one call for his resignation.
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Police seek assistance after hate crime incident captured on video

Police seek assistance after hate crime incident captured on video

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto are asking for the public's help identifying a man who yelled racist comments and threats in three separate incidents in January. Peel Regional Police allege the incidents took place on Jan.
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Police seek assistance after hate crime incident captured on video

Police seek assistance after hate crime incident captured on video

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto are asking for the public's help identifying a man who yelled racist comments and threats in three separate incidents in January. Peel Regional Police allege the incidents took place on Jan.
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Father from London, Ont., charged with manslaughter in baby's death

Father from London, Ont., charged with manslaughter in baby's death

LONDON, Ont. — Police have charged a father with manslaughter in connection with the death of his three-month-old child in London, Ont.
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Couples take the leap into marriage with leap day weddings this weekend

Couples take the leap into marriage with leap day weddings this weekend

TORONTO — Anniversaries matter to high school sweethearts Cassandra Engineer and Mackenzie Cleveland. They remember the date and exact time — down to the minute — that they became a couple.
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Ontario introducing new home and community care legislation

Ontario introducing new home and community care legislation

TORONTO — Ontario is making changes to improve the home and community care system, in the hopes it helps keep people out of hospital who don't need to be there.
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