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Program helping northern Ontario ERs stay open set to expire

Program helping northern Ontario ERs stay open set to expire

A program that helps rural and northern Ontario hospitals avoid temporary ER closures is set to expire at the end of the month, after a series of last-minute renewals, and hospitals are anxiously awaiting word from the government on what happens next
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Three people dead after car, pickup truck collide northwest of Kitchener, Ont.

Three people dead after car, pickup truck collide northwest of Kitchener, Ont.

HOWICK, ONT. — Three people have died after police say a car and a pickup truck collided northwest of Kitchener, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash took place in the community of Howick just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation

Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation

TORONTO — Ontario is so far on the hook for more than $6 billion in payments to broader public sector workers as a result of the provincial government's wage restraint legislation being found unconstitutional.
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Three dead after car crash in rural southern Ontario

Three dead after car crash in rural southern Ontario

HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ONT. — Three people are dead in southern Ontario after a crash between a car and a pickup truck. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash took place Thursday afternoon in the Township of Howick, northwest of Kitchener.
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Metrolinx says e-bike batteries that don't meet standards won't be allowed on trains

Metrolinx says e-bike batteries that don't meet standards won't be allowed on trains

TORONTO — Metrolinx, which operates trains on Toronto's GO network, will move to restrict e-bikes with non-certified batteries starting April 9.
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Alcohol recovery room at University of Guelph helps ease ER pressure, hospital says

Alcohol recovery room at University of Guelph helps ease ER pressure, hospital says

GUELPH, Ont. — A campus alcohol recovery room at the University of Guelph dedicated to helping students sober up after a bout of heavy drinking helps ease hospital pressure, a health administrator says. The recovery room, which will be open for St.
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Police watchdog investigating after crash in Toronto leaves one dead

Police watchdog investigating after crash in Toronto leaves one dead

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a reportedly stolen Mercedes SUV crashed in Toronto's east end, resulting in a six-car pile-up that left one person dead and another with critical injuries.
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Unseasonable warmth in Toronto as temperatures hit 20 C

Unseasonable warmth in Toronto as temperatures hit 20 C

Toronto basked in sunshine and spring-like temperatures on Wednesday, with many residents stepping out to enjoy the unseasonable warmth in parks and on patios, as the city saw near-record high temperatures.
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Two more men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

Two more men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Two more men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of a pregnant woman and her partner in Bowmanville, Ont. Durham Regional Police say a 22-year-old Oshawa, Ont., man and a 37-year-old Ajax, Ont.
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Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in downtown Toronto

Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in downtown Toronto

TORONTO — Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a shooting in downtown Toronto that left two people dead and one injured.
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