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Wife of man accused of killing cop said they didn't know they were police: officer

Wife of man accused of killing cop said they didn't know they were police: officer

TORONTO — The wife of a man accused of running over a Toronto police constable told the officer who pulled her out of the car at gunpoint that she didn't know they were police, court heard Tuesday.
Highlights of Ontario's 2024 budget: Deficit, more community care, new med school

Highlights of Ontario's 2024 budget: Deficit, more community care, new med school

TORONTO — The Ontario government tabled a budget Tuesday that forecast a ballooning deficit, investments in the home and community care sector, and support for a first-of-its-kind medical school.
Woman charged after dog attack left child seriously injured in Toronto

Woman charged after dog attack left child seriously injured in Toronto

TORONTO — A dog attack at a Toronto park that left a child with life-altering injuries had led to multiple charges against the owner, police said Monday, days after the city took steps to address concerns over dangerous dogs.
Adult body found on Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga, Peel police investigate

Adult body found on Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga, Peel police investigate

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say they are investigating after a body was found on the Lake Ontario shoreline west of Toronto. Peel regional police say a person who lives along the Mississauga, Ont., lakefront called for help after spotting a body.
Ontario extends 5.7-cent gas tax cut to the end of the year

Ontario extends 5.7-cent gas tax cut to the end of the year

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario's 5.7-cent per litre cut to the provincial gas tax is being extended to the end of the year and will be a key item in Tuesday's budget, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday.
Ontario hospitals, LTC homes spent nearly $1B on agency staff last year

Ontario hospitals, LTC homes spent nearly $1B on agency staff last year

TORONTO — Hospitals and long-term care homes spent nearly $1 billion last year to fill shifts with nurses and personal support workers from private staffing agencies, a Ministry of Health document estimates.
Kate's diagnosis could prompt others to get tested, seek treatment: cancer society

Kate's diagnosis could prompt others to get tested, seek treatment: cancer society

TORONTO — The sharing of a cancer diagnosis from Catherine, the Princess of Wales, could be positive for those going through their own cancer journey or people who need to be more aware of the disease, says an executive with the Canadian Cancer Socie
Snowfall affects evening commute in GTA, Hamilton, parts of eastern Ontario

Snowfall affects evening commute in GTA, Hamilton, parts of eastern Ontario

TORONTO — Commuters across the Greater Toronto Area and parts of eastern Ontario had to contend with blowing snow and slippery sidewalks while heading home Friday evening as a blast of wintery weather hit parts of the province.
Report finds almost everyone who drank at select Toronto parks satisfied with pilot

Report finds almost everyone who drank at select Toronto parks satisfied with pilot

TORONTO — A pilot project that allowed Torontonians to sip on beer, wine and other booze at select parks for a few months last year was a success and can safely become a permanent fixture if council votes in favour of it, according to a city report.
Cop 'embellished' account of events leading up to partner's death: defence

Cop 'embellished' account of events leading up to partner's death: defence

TORONTO — Defence lawyers for a man accused of running over a Toronto police officer suggested Friday the officer's partner embellished her account of the events leading up to his death because she felt bad about what happened. Sgt.