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HealthCourt certifies class action over COVID-19 deaths at LTC home
A class action lawsuit alleging gross negligence at a Toronto long-term care facility has been certified by an Ontario Superior Court judge. The suit claims hundreds of residents contracted COVID-19 and died during outbreaks.
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Science & Tech · United StatesScientists aim to reintroduce extirpated frosted elfin butterfly to Ontario
Canadian scientists are working to reintroduce the frosted elfin butterfly to Ontario, a species last spotted in 1988. The project involves importing butterflies from New York to breed and release them, aiming to restore habitat and support other endangered species.
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PoliticsCarney and Ford Announce $8.7 Billion Plan to Counter US Tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Carney and Ontario Premier Ford have announced an $8.7 billion investment package designed to counter US tariffs. The plan focuses on protecting the steel and automotive sectors and supporting workers impacted by trade measures.
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Politics · United StatesAntisemitic flyers distributed at Belleville synagogue after shooting
Antisemitic flyers were distributed to a Belleville, Ontario synagogue and surrounding neighbourhoods this week. The incident follows a shooting at the synagogue last month, and police are actively investigating.
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MediaLondon police officer suspended after video shows alcohol, weapon concerns
A London, Ontario police officer was suspended after a video showed alcohol inside an unmarked police vehicle and a service weapon stored in questionable conditions. The incident occurred on June 24 in Toronto as officers left a restaurant following a police funeral.
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Business & EconomyStelco to idle Hamilton plant, lay off up to 500 workers
Stelco Holdings Inc. is idling finishing operations at its Hamilton, Ontario plant, leading to layoffs for up to 500 workers. The company cited U.S. tariffs on steel imports as the primary reason for the decision, which will concentrate production at its Lake Erie facility.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomTwo injured in incident outside Belleville synagogue
An incident outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Sunday evening resulted in injuries to a police officer and another person. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the event, which occurred as the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur.
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Conflict & SecurityPolice involved shooting closes Waaban Crossing in Kingston
A police-involved shooting on Wednesday morning led to the closure of the Waaban Crossing in Kingston, Ontario. Authorities stated there is no immediate risk to public safety, and emergency services attended the scene.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls Trump untrustworthy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that Donald Trump is untrustworthy, using colourful analogies to illustrate his point. Ford also called for unity in the face of a trade war.
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PoliticsFord urges Carney to extend fuel tax suspension beyond Labour Day
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend the federal fuel excise tax suspension, set to expire after Labour Day, until at least January 2027. The tax break saves 10 cents per litre on gasoline and four cents on diesel. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also opposes reinstating the tax.
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