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Alert Ready test happening this afternoon

Alert Ready test happening this afternoon

Residents are urged not to call 911 for information about the test, happening Wednesday at 12:55 p.m.
Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

He says the tech giant's opposition to compensating media companies for use of their stories shows how much work must be done to protect our democracies
Disabilities lawsuit scores win over Ford government's shield law

Disabilities lawsuit scores win over Ford government's shield law

The Court of Appeal made it clear a Ford government law can't block the claims of vulnerable people who've been 'harmed by the government's stupidity': lawyer
OHL hands down major sanctions, fine against Niagara IceDogs

OHL hands down major sanctions, fine against Niagara IceDogs

Owner fined, first round pick forfeited and two players banned for violation of maltreatment, bullying and harassment protection and prevention policy and code of conduct
Ontario passes private surgical clinics bill

Ontario passes private surgical clinics bill

Unable to stop the legislation, some of the government's opponents are trying to scare off potential investors
Trudeau gravel-thrower sentenced to 90 days house arrest, one year probation

Trudeau gravel-thrower sentenced to 90 days house arrest, one year probation

Shane Marshall was handed a 90-day conditional sentence and one year of probation at his sentencing in London, Ont.
Canada's electronic waste more than tripled in 20 years, study indicates

Canada's electronic waste more than tripled in 20 years, study indicates

Researchers from the University of Waterloo conducted what they called a comprehensive estimate of e-waste in Canada to better understand the lifecycle of electronic items from point of sale to disposal
BEYOND LOCAL: Wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas

BEYOND LOCAL: Wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas

Group says ducklings leave their nests immediately after hatching, but they still need their families’ help to find food, stay warm and be protected
Memorial service held for girl whose body was found in Toronto dumpster one year ago

Memorial service held for girl whose body was found in Toronto dumpster one year ago

Attendees wore scarves that were knitted by members of Rosedale Presbyterian Church to resemble the colours of two blankets that were found wrapped around the girl's body — a butterfly patterned baby blanket, and a burgundy and red blanket
BEYOND LOCAL: Subban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey

BEYOND LOCAL: Subban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey

Subban's latest foray is “P.K.'s Places,” a hockey show by Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions for ESPN that puts him at the forefront of a sport eager to embrace and showcase diversity to expand what has long been a predominantly white audience