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Motorcyclist charged after travelling more than 200 km/h on Ontario highway: police

Motorcyclist charged after travelling more than 200 km/h on Ontario highway: police

AURORA — York Regional Police say they've charged a 37-year-old man with multiple offences after he was caught speeding down an Ontario highway at more than 200 kilometres an hour.
'Sense of shock' in Quadeville, Ont., after teen charged in attack on eight-year-old

'Sense of shock' in Quadeville, Ont., after teen charged in attack on eight-year-old

QUADEVILLE, ONT. — The secretary of a community centre in Quadeville says the tight-knit village in eastern Ontario is shaken after learning that a teenager has been arrested in an alleged attack on an eight-year-old child.
Boy, 16, charged with murder in stabbing death of 14-year-old: Toronto police

Boy, 16, charged with murder in stabbing death of 14-year-old: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on Saturday night in the city's east end.
Fredericton police practices under review after major 'error' upended two death cases

Fredericton police practices under review after major 'error' upended two death cases

FREDERICTON — Fredericton police say they've hired an Ontario lawyer to investigate how an error by the force led to a stay of proceedings in two deaths. Director of Ontario's police watchdog between 2008 and 2013, Ian D.
Police searching landfill for Iroquois Falls, Ont., teen missing since 2022

Police searching landfill for Iroquois Falls, Ont., teen missing since 2022

Police say they are searching a northern Ontario landfill as they continue investigating the disappearance of an Iroquois Falls teen more than two years ago. Ontario Provincial Police say the search of Nellie Lake landfill site is starting today.
First Nations call for Ontario environment minister's resignation

First Nations call for Ontario environment minister's resignation

TORONTO — Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province's environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.
Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America as summer travel gets underway

Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America as summer travel gets underway

Alberta has the most measles cases in North America on a per-capita basis, worrying experts who say summer events could push case counts even higher. Dr.
Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

HALIFAX — A new report says Halifax has some of the highest child care costs among major Canadian cities, a finding that advocates say risks forcing Nova Scotians — particularly women — out of the workforce.
AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

TORONTO — The advent of AI and a lack of access to primary care are feeding a rising trend in people trying to diagnose and treat themselves online, doctors say.
Court dismisses Ontario's bid to appeal bike lane injunction

Court dismisses Ontario's bid to appeal bike lane injunction

TORONTO — An Ontario court has dismissed the province's attempt to appeal a court order that temporarily stopped it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes.