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Doug Ford promised to 'Get It Done' last election. How did he do?

With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan of “Protect Ontario,” it’s worth examining whether they made good on their last campaign slogan: “Get It Done.” 
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Doug Ford promised to 'Get It Done' last election. How did he do?

With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan of “Protect Ontario,” it’s worth examining whether they made good on their last campaign slogan: “Get It Done.” 

Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to unreasonable delays it strips the complainant of legal protections, offers no accountability and sends a chilling message to survivors: Reporting these crimes could bring them more harm than justice.
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Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to unreasonable delays it strips the complainant of legal protections, offers no accountability and sends a chilling message to survivors: Reporting these crimes could bring them more harm than justice.

She died of breast cancer. She said it didn't have to be that way

The plight of a Nova Scotia woman who died of breast cancer is being touted by advocates as an example of why supplemental screening should become standard for women with dense breasts in Canada.
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She died of breast cancer. She said it didn't have to be that way

The plight of a Nova Scotia woman who died of breast cancer is being touted by advocates as an example of why supplemental screening should become standard for women with dense breasts in Canada.

Trudeau, Trump spoke this morning — will speak again this afternoon on eve of trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump early Monday morning about the forthcoming trade war, which has the potential to inflict economic pain on workers and businesses on both sides of the border. The leaders are expected to speak
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Trudeau, Trump spoke this morning — will speak again this afternoon on eve of trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump early Monday morning about the forthcoming trade war, which has the potential to inflict economic pain on workers and businesses on both sides of the border. The leaders are expected to speak again later today.

OPP in Leamington racially profiled Black man facing drug offences, judge rules in acquitting him

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by Ontario Provincial Police in Leamington, a Superior Court judge has ruled, deeming evidence against him inadmissible as a result. «Anti-Black bias, whether implicit or otherwise, must be denounc
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OPP in Leamington racially profiled Black man facing drug offences, judge rules in acquitting him

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by Ontario Provincial Police in Leamington, a Superior Court judge has ruled, deeming evidence against him inadmissible as a result. «Anti-Black bias, whether implicit or otherwise, must be denounced,» the judge wrote.

With the clock counting down, Toronto's historic Old City Hall faces an uncertain future

One of the city's architectural jewels is about to go quiet for the first time in more than five decades.
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With the clock counting down, Toronto's historic Old City Hall faces an uncertain future

One of the city's architectural jewels is about to go quiet for the first time in more than five decades.

Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?

A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24 per cent in the first two years of the pandemic, while hospitalizations went up 14 per cent.
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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?

A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24 per cent in the first two years of the pandemic, while hospitalizations went up 14 per cent.

Parents say Snapchat makes it easy for drug dealers to sell to their kids

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen son away from drug dealers on popular messaging app Snapchat, and he's not alone. The social media platform's parent company, Snap Inc., is being sued by dozens of U.S. families who say the app's disap
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Parents say Snapchat makes it easy for drug dealers to sell to their kids

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen son away from drug dealers on popular messaging app Snapchat, and he's not alone. The social media platform's parent company, Snap Inc., is being sued by dozens of U.S. families who say the app's disappearing messages make it hard for parents to supervise their kids' online activity.

Meat is the default option on many menus. What if the tables were turned?

Restaurants, events and even hospitals generally offer meat as the default meal option. What if they nudged us to make healthier choices for our bodies and the planet instead? Some hospitals, universities and other groups are doing just that.
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Meat is the default option on many menus. What if the tables were turned?

Restaurants, events and even hospitals generally offer meat as the default meal option. What if they nudged us to make healthier choices for our bodies and the planet instead? Some hospitals, universities and other groups are doing just that.

As colleges slash programs, concern grows about less choice for students, and impact to workforce

Many Ontario colleges have cut programs, put others under review and closed satellite campuses. Cuts have also started in other provinces, and experts worry there will be less choice for students and, in the long run, fewer qualified grads entering the workfo
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As colleges slash programs, concern grows about less choice for students, and impact to workforce

Many Ontario colleges have cut programs, put others under review and closed satellite campuses. Cuts have also started in other provinces, and experts worry there will be less choice for students and, in the long run, fewer qualified grads entering the workforce of some sectors.

Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie's prediction goes against his fellow weather-prognosticating animals like Shubenacadie Sam, Fred la marmotte, Punxsutawney Phil and Lucy the Lobster, who all saw their shadows and predicted six more we
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Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie's prediction goes against his fellow weather-prognosticating animals like Shubenacadie Sam, Fred la marmotte, Punxsutawney Phil and Lucy the Lobster, who all saw their shadows and predicted six more weeks of winter.

Reena Virk's killer arrested for breach of parole conditions, Surrey police say

Kerry Sim, formerly Kelly Ellard, who killed teen Reena Virk in 1997, has been arrested following a breach of her parole conditions, according to the Surrey Police Service.
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Reena Virk's killer arrested for breach of parole conditions, Surrey police say

Kerry Sim, formerly Kelly Ellard, who killed teen Reena Virk in 1997, has been arrested following a breach of her parole conditions, according to the Surrey Police Service.

Alberta government axes AHS board — again — in latest health reform move

Interim CEO of Alberta Health Services will replace all directors as Adriana LaGrange's ministry heads search for new leadership of a diminished agency.
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Alberta government axes AHS board — again — in latest health reform move

Interim CEO of Alberta Health Services will replace all directors as Adriana LaGrange's ministry heads search for new leadership of a diminished agency.

Man pleads guilty in drone crash with Quebec water bomber fighting L.A. fires

A 56-year-old Californian man has pleaded guilty to operating the drone that crashed into a Quebec water bomber plane fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles earlier this month. 
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Man pleads guilty in drone crash with Quebec water bomber fighting L.A. fires

A 56-year-old Californian man has pleaded guilty to operating the drone that crashed into a Quebec water bomber plane fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles earlier this month. 

Trudeau says Canada 'ready' for Trump tariffs as ministers make final push in D.C.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to deliver a «purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate» response if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.
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Trudeau says Canada 'ready' for Trump tariffs as ministers make final push in D.C.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to deliver a «purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate» response if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now

Matthieu Tetreault was recently told he can stay in his RV until Halifax council makes a final decision about allowing RVs for residential use, likely coming in October.
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Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now

Matthieu Tetreault was recently told he can stay in his RV until Halifax council makes a final decision about allowing RVs for residential use, likely coming in October.

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