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Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

TORONTO — Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system, one of a slate of measures the government is planning as part of – or associated with – a large justice bill table
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Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting its highest increase in measles cases since its outbreak began, with 223 new infections in the province over the past week.
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Leafs go with same lineup for Game 6, Pacioretty to play with Tavares, Nylander

Leafs go with same lineup for Game 6, Pacioretty to play with Tavares, Nylander

OTTAWA — Craig Berube is standing pat — with a slight adjustment.
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Ontario to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

Ontario to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is set to table its 2025-26 budget on May 15, with the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs likely to take centre stage.
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Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic still stuck after charges dropped: family

Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic still stuck after charges dropped: family

The wife of a Canadian man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic after he was accused of smuggling drugs says all charges against him have been dropped, but he remains stuck there indefinitely.
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Former CMW president resolves 'miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action

Former CMW president resolves 'miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action

TORONTO — The former president of Canadian Music Week says legal action he launched over what he characterizes as a "miscommunication" with the festival's new owners has been resolved.
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Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie, Ont.: RCMP

Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie, Ont.: RCMP

FORT ERIE — The RCMP say three foreign nationals were arrested after attempting to enter Canada last month via a train bridge in Fort Erie, Ont.
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Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Canada's top court has dismissed Ontario's request to weigh in on a major challenge to its climate plan brought by a group of young activists. The decision released on Thursday means the case will be revived with a new hearing in the lower courts.
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Alejandro Kirk helps Blue Jays shake off slump with homer, game-winning RBI single

Alejandro Kirk helps Blue Jays shake off slump with homer, game-winning RBI single

TORONTO — Some Major League Baseball players would be offended if the opposing team intentionally walked the two hitters ahead of them to load the bases in extra innings. But not Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk.
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Knights complete sweep with 4-2 win over Rangers, advance to OHL finals

KITCHENER — Sam Dickinson had a goal and an assist as the London Knights defeated the Kitchener Rangers 4-2 to complete the sweep on Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League Western Conference Championship.
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