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Four years into the national affordable child care initiative, Ontario parents face worsening shortages as waitlists in some cities triple while the province falls short of expansion targets.
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A man was stabbed near Leslie Street and Lesmill Road Sunday night, marking another violent incident in the city's northeast sector. Police continue to search for suspects and motives in the attack that left the victim with serious injuries.
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Health officials warn consumers to discard or return 'Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts' due to potential salmonella contamination.
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George Chuvalo, the iconic Canadian heavyweight boxer who fought Muhammad Ali twice and was never knocked down in his professional career, has died at age 89.
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A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in North York on Friday afternoon, with police still searching for suspects. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city's northwest neighborhoods.
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A specific lot of Novo-Gesic Forte acetaminophen tablets is being recalled due to potential contamination with industrial materials that may cause digestive system injuries.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's open to exploring involuntary addiction treatment options as municipalities grapple with rising homelessness and substance use crises, while critics urge focus on improving access to voluntary care.
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A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle at Bloor Street and Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke on Thursday afternoon. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in Toronto amid recent weather fluctuations and broader traffic safety challenges.
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A 73-year-old Ohio man charged with child endangerment was declared mentally unfit for trial after his 16 grandchildren were discovered living in horrific conditions in a rural home, exposing systemic child welfare failures.
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The Saddle Lake Cree Nation invokes Treaty 6 rights to create protected access to gender-affirming medical treatments prohibited under Alberta's new legislation, sparking a constitutional debate over Indigenous health jurisdiction.
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Toronto police arrested a suspect at the scene of a non-fatal stabbing in the Malvern neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, marking another violent incident in a suburban area grappling with public safety concerns.
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The Farmers' Almanac warns of 'sizzling' and 'unrelenting' heat across Canada this summer, with temperatures potentially reaching 37 C and feeling like 40 C with humidex. The forecast also suggests implications for Atlantic hurricane season while examining regional impacts and public health concerns.
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Canada prolongs immigration suspensions for Uganda and South Sudan despite WHO declaring Uganda Ebola-free, sparking criticism from health experts and affected families. The policy continues to separate families and disrupt humanitarian efforts while drawing scrutiny over its scientific justification.