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Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

TORONTO — Ontario passed divisive legislation Monday that will prevent municipalities from adding certain new bike lanes and remove others on three main Toronto roads – a sign, the opposition says, that the premier is too focused on fighting Toronto
Toronto mother arrested in baby's death now facing second-degree murder charge

Toronto mother arrested in baby's death now facing second-degree murder charge

A Toronto woman arrested in the death of her four-month-old baby is now facing a charge of second-degree murder. Toronto police say the charge was upgraded from failing to provide the necessities of life after an autopsy of the infant.
Man charged with murder in fatal St. Catharines, Ont., shooting

Man charged with murder in fatal St. Catharines, Ont., shooting

Niagara Regional Police say a man is facing murder and attempted murder charges after two people were shot in St. Catharines, Ont. Police say officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Division and Riordon streets on Friday afternoon.
Police arrest seven after interrupting violent home invasion

Police arrest seven after interrupting violent home invasion

VAUGHAN, Ont. — York Regional Police say they have arrested seven suspects, including a 13-year-old, in a case of a violent, targeted home invasion. Police say officers were called at about 9 p.m.
Three people arrested after stolen BMW collided with TTC bus in Toronto: police

Three people arrested after stolen BMW collided with TTC bus in Toronto: police

Toronto police say three people have been arrested in connection with a stolen car that collided with a city bus earlier this week, injuring several people. Police say a BMW was stolen at gunpoint from the driver on Nov.
Report of razor blade found in child's Halloween candy is 'unfounded': OPP

Report of razor blade found in child's Halloween candy is 'unfounded': OPP

Provincial police say they have concluded there's no merit to a report of a razor blade found in a child's Halloween candy in Cochrane, Ont.
Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

Firefighters in Ontario are set to get easier access to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage for certain cancers.
Ontario NDP accuses PCs of creating 'cash-for-access culture' ahead of fundraiser

Ontario NDP accuses PCs of creating 'cash-for-access culture' ahead of fundraiser

TORONTO — Ontario's Opposition leader is accusing the government of creating a "cash-for-access culture" and is asking the province's integrity commissioner to look into an upcoming Progressive Conservative party fundraiser with the premier and trans
WSIB to give Ontario employers $2B in surplus funds

WSIB to give Ontario employers $2B in surplus funds

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says eligible businesses will be getting a share of $2 billion that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is returning due to a surplus.
Brampton city council approves bylaw to restrict protests near places of worship

Brampton city council approves bylaw to restrict protests near places of worship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — City council in Brampton, Ont.