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Girl accused in death of homeless Toronto man dropped marker, not knife: defence

Girl accused in death of homeless Toronto man dropped marker, not knife: defence

TORONTO — Defence lawyers for a teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man in Toronto two years ago argued Monday that an item seen falling out of her pocket after the incident was not a knife but a marker.
Drivers of transport truck, car stopped for coffee break in Highway 417 lane: police

Drivers of transport truck, car stopped for coffee break in Highway 417 lane: police

Ontario Provincial Police say the drivers of a transport truck and a car were issued multiple fines over the weekend for taking a coffee break in a live traffic lane on Highway 417 in Ottawa.
Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario's main political parties pledged Monday to help the remaining animals at Marineland should they win the election. The Niagara Falls, Ont.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
After 15 years at the helm, can Schreiner lead the Ontario Greens to a breakthrough?

After 15 years at the helm, can Schreiner lead the Ontario Greens to a breakthrough?

KITCHENER, Ont. — There was a moment in 2023 when it seemed possible the man who had become practically synonymous with the Green Party of Ontario might leave it behind.
Bus driver faces charges after man struck and killed in Guelph, Ont.

Bus driver faces charges after man struck and killed in Guelph, Ont.

Police say the driver of a transit bus in Guelph, Ont., is facing charges after a pedestrian was fatally struck last month. They say a 49-year-old man was crossing a street in early January when he was hit by a Guelph Transit bus.
Battle between Liberals, NDP heats up in battleground Toronto-St. Paul's

Battle between Liberals, NDP heats up in battleground Toronto-St. Paul's

TORONTO — The few square kilometres of Toronto-St. Paul’s are home to several new-build condominiums, trendy bistros, high-end hair salons and gated houses with manicured lawns.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Monday, Feb. 10

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Monday, Feb. 10

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Monday, Feb. 10: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Oakville: Ford will make an announcement at 11 a.m. in Oakville.
Marit Stiles first competed in the pool. She wants to lead an orange wave in Ontario

Marit Stiles first competed in the pool. She wants to lead an orange wave in Ontario

In some ways, her political career began at the community pool.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Sunday, Feb. 9

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Sunday, Feb. 9

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Sunday, Feb. 9: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Ford has no public appearances scheduled.