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Niagara Regional Police seize gun, drugs, arrest one in traffic stop

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — More than a dozen charges have been laid after a traffic stop in Niagara Falls this week ended with police seizing drugs, a firearm and placing one man under arrest. The afternoon of Aug.
Death of woman hit by branch in Toronto park shows need for maintenance: arborists

Death of woman hit by branch in Toronto park shows need for maintenance: arborists

TORONTO — The recent death of a woman who was hit by a falling branch in a popular Toronto park has highlighted the need to carefully maintain the more than 3.5 million trees in the city's public spaces, arborists say.
Former Ontario summer camp director accused of grooming, sexual assault in lawsuits

Former Ontario summer camp director accused of grooming, sexual assault in lawsuits

A private summer camp in Ontario and its former director are facing two lawsuits alleging sexual abuse dating back to the 1990s. The lawsuits allege David Latimer, who until recently was a longtime director of Kilcoo Camp in Minden, Ont.
Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

TORONTO — Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed the new lieutenant-governor for Ontario, the Prime Minister's Office announced Thursday.
Windsor police say dozens of vehicles recovered in probe targeting organized crime

Windsor police say dozens of vehicles recovered in probe targeting organized crime

Police in Windsor, Ont., say they have recovered 138 stolen cars with a total value exceeding $9 million following a joint probe conducted with provincial investigators who specialize in organized crime.
Boy, 14, who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton found dead

Boy, 14, who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton found dead

HAMILTON — A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Ontario Saturday has been found dead. Hamilton police say the teen went missing after a group of youth took an inflatable out on the water.
Alcohol consumption is now allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

Alcohol consumption is now allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

TORONTO — Beer, wine and other boozy beverages can now officially be consumed in certain Toronto parks as part of a time-limited pilot project launched by the city on Wednesday.
Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature after delay, gov't fronts $1.5M

Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature after delay, gov't fronts $1.5M

TORONTO — Another royal is soon set to grace the grounds of Queen's Park.
Metro donates perishables to food banks as workers strike citing affordability issues

Metro donates perishables to food banks as workers strike citing affordability issues

Metro is donating perishable items to food banks as thousands of workers at several of its grocery stores across the Greater Toronto Area remain on strike in a push for better wages.
Former Blue Jay Dalton Pompey becomes officer with Hamilton police

Former Blue Jay Dalton Pompey becomes officer with Hamilton police

Trading his Toronto Blue Jays jersey for a police uniform wasn't always the plan for Dalton Pompey. But now that he's an officer with Hamilton police, he's sure it was the right move.