The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Nearly 400 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses last summer, according to new provincial data. Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics that indicate 388 people died from opioid-related causes from July to September 2018, down from 414 deaths during the same period in 2017. In all, […]
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The Canadian Press Toronto police say some post-secondary campuses in the city have been evacuated due to bomb threats. Police say “numerous” threats were made but did not say which institutions were targeted or how many were evacuated. Ryerson University tweeted that its Chang School was closed today for a […]
The Canadian Press BURLINGTON, Ont.–City officials in Burlington, Ont., say the municipality fell prey to a phishing scam that ended up costing more than half a million dollars. They say a staff member made a single transaction to a “falsified bank account” after receiving an email requesting to change banking […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–A former Progressive Conservative caucus member is denying defamation allegations from Premier Doug Ford’s chief of staff, saying the official already had a “negative reputation” before a series of tweets in question. Dean French has sued Randy Hillier, alleging that the politician tried to “destroy” French’s […]
The Canadian PressAlanna Rizza TORONTO–Schools in richer areas of Ontario fundraise twice as much as schools in poorer areas, creating a gap in education that could be limiting opportunities for some students, according to a report from an education advocacy group released today. The People for Education report, based on […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–A new global survey suggests distrust of the internet is being fuelled by growing skepticism of social-media services like Facebook and Twitter. One in four people who took part in the survey said they didn’t trust the internet, a view increasingly being driven by lack of […]
The Canadian PressDan Healing CALGARY–Observers on the front lines of Western Canada’s oil and gas sector are looking forward to what’s widely expected to be approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion today. But they acknowledge the expected decision by the Liberal caucus in Ottawa won’t solve all their problems. […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Edwin Jackson isn’t fooling anyone with his pitching performance this season. Least of all himself. The Blue Jays right-hander allowed seven runs on six hits, including three homers, over just 2/3 innings yesterday in a 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. “I think my pitching’s […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing Toronto Mayor John Tory tried to woo Kawhi Leonard by presenting him with the key to the city. But the Raptors star and MVP of the NBA Finals said he wasn’t thinking about his long-term future yesterday. A master of living in the moment, he preferred […]
The Associated Press PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn.–A small weekly newspaper in western Minnesota is receiving praise for a column that took a tongue-in-cheek approach to stand up for diversity. Last month, the Pelican Rapids Press posted high school graduation pictures on its Facebook page, including pictures of Somali students. After one […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–A 14-year-old rescue dog who laid her life on the line to save her owner from a charging black bear is among the new inductees into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. Organizers say Shelby and two other heroic hounds all rescues are being recognized for life-saving […]
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