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Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police

Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year.
Tariffs have changed Ontario budget approach, Ford says

Tariffs have changed Ontario budget approach, Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario is set to table its budget Thursday and Premier Doug Ford is signalling it will include a lot of infrastructure spending and measures to stimulate the economy, saying U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs will be a major factor.
Tory MP, unions concerned about lack of labour minister amid Trump's tariffs

Tory MP, unions concerned about lack of labour minister amid Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani sent a letter to the federal government Wednesday raising concerns about the lack of a labour minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet at a time of economic friction with the United States.
Where's the beef? In Sacramento this week for World's Strongest Man competition

Where's the beef? In Sacramento this week for World's Strongest Man competition

Tristain Hoath is a busy man. And a big one.
Ontario and Manitoba ink deal to boost interprovincial trade

Ontario and Manitoba ink deal to boost interprovincial trade

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed an agreement Wednesday to boost the movement of goods and labour between the two provinces, including direct-to-consumer alcohol sales.
Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat.
Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence in dog attack that injured girl: York police

Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence in dog attack that injured girl: York police

Police in York Region say a man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges and has been handed a lifetime ban on dog ownership following a 2023 dog attack that left a nine-year-old girl severely injured.
Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

TORONTO — Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
Daulton Varsho has never hit the ball harder in his return from shoulder surgery

Daulton Varsho has never hit the ball harder in his return from shoulder surgery

TORONTO — Daulton Varsho has never swung the bat harder and it's all thanks to a small adjustment at the plate.

OHL playoffs: Halttunen nets hat trick, Knights beat Generals 6-2 to lead series 3-1

OSHAWA — The London Knights are one win away from a berth in the 2025 Memorial Cup.
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