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Migrants sent back to Canada after U.S. rail bridge crossing: U.S. border agency

Migrants sent back to Canada after U.S. rail bridge crossing: U.S. border agency

FORT ERIE, Ont. — A U.S. law enforcement agency says three Mexican migrants have been sent back to Canada after they attempted to cross into New York state on a rail bridge from Ontario. U.S.

Four men face murder charges in fatal shooting of 24-year-old: Toronto police

Police say four men have been arrested for the alleged murder of a 24-year-old man who was fatally shot in Toronto. Police say the four Toronto men, all between the ages of 21 and 25, were arrested Thursday and charged with second-degree murder.

Search of home in Hearst, Ont. results in two arrests, seizure of guns and drugs

HEARST, Ont. — Two people are facing charges after a search of a home in northern Ontario early Thursday morning. Ontario Provincial Police raided a home in Hearst around 4 a.m. Thursday.
Ontario to create bail compliance teams, premier says

Ontario to create bail compliance teams, premier says

TORONTO — Ontario will forge new "bail compliance teams" in its latest effort to tackle violent crime, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
Eglinton LRT delays frustrating but project shouldn't be rushed: Ford

Eglinton LRT delays frustrating but project shouldn't be rushed: Ford

TORONTO — The delays behind a light rail transit line in midtown Toronto that's years behind schedule are frustrating, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday, but he doesn't want it rushed lest it become another Ottawa LRT.
Toronto District School Board votes to develop anti-Islamophobia strategy

Toronto District School Board votes to develop anti-Islamophobia strategy

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board has decided to develop an anti-Islamophobia strategy, saying the policy is needed to better support Muslim students and their families.

Hundreds evacuate as floods hit Kashechewan First Nation

Annual flooding is forcing hundreds of people from the Kashechewan First Nation to be evacuated from the James Bay community.
Southwestern Ontario township votes against flying Pride flags on municipal property

Southwestern Ontario township votes against flying Pride flags on municipal property

A township in southwestern Ontario has voted to prohibit Pride flags on municipal property, prompting expressions of dismay from some residents.
'We're coming after you': Toronto police detail results of major car theft probe

'We're coming after you': Toronto police detail results of major car theft probe

Toronto police have recovered more than 550 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $27 million, including many that were bound for sale overseas, during an ongoing auto theft investigation launched last year.
Ontario Science Centre employees 'angry and confused' by plan to move: union

Ontario Science Centre employees 'angry and confused' by plan to move: union

TORONTO — Ontario Science Centre staff are "angry and confused" by the province's plans to move the attraction to Ontario Place, their union said Wednesday, in stark contrast to the premier's characterization of their mood.