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Sentencing hearing for Nathaniel Veltman scheduled for January

Sentencing hearing for Nathaniel Veltman scheduled for January

WINDSOR, Ont. — A sentencing hearing for a man who killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont. and injured another has been set for January.
Greens win second Ontario seat in provincial byelection

Greens win second Ontario seat in provincial byelection

The Green Party of Ontario doubled its ranks in the provincial legislature with a byelection Thursday sending a second representative to join party leader Mike Schreiner.
Person believed to be behind bogus bomb threats in Ontario arrested in Morocco: OPP

Person believed to be behind bogus bomb threats in Ontario arrested in Morocco: OPP

ORILLIA, Ont. — Police in Ontario say they have "strong reason" to believe a person arrested in Morocco by Belgian police was also behind alleged bomb threats against schools across much of the province earlier this month.
Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths

Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths

TORONTO — Ontario intends to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests for workers who died on construction sites, the government said Thursday.
Sault Ste. Marie gunman didn't have firearms license when he went on rampage: police

Sault Ste. Marie gunman didn't have firearms license when he went on rampage: police

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., say the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in late October did not have an active firearms license.
Planetarium, rainforest on Ontario Science Centre's wish list for new site

Planetarium, rainforest on Ontario Science Centre's wish list for new site

TORONTO — A planetarium, an outdoor adventure park and a large immersive exhibit such as a rainforest area are features the Ontario Science Centre would like to see in a new location at Ontario Place – though there's currently not enough space in the
Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

TORONTO — A new survey suggests one in four Canadians believe a university degree is essential to succeed economically.
Ontario releases 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place

Ontario releases 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place

TORONTO — Relocating the Ontario Science Centre from its current east Toronto location to Ontario Place would save about $250 million over 50 years — largely because the new building will be half the size — according to an analysis the provincial gov
Toronto school board moves away from communicating every hate incident to parents

Toronto school board moves away from communicating every hate incident to parents

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board has moved away from communicating every hate- or racism-related incident to school communities after finding that letters about the cases could lead to further harm.
Coroner's inquest hears from doctor who saw Soleiman Faqiri

Coroner's inquest hears from doctor who saw Soleiman Faqiri

TORONTO — A doctor who examined a mentally ill man days before he died at an Ontario jail believed sending him to hospital for an assessment could put his safety at risk with no guarantee he would be admitted, a coroner's inquest heard Wednesday. Dr.