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Michael Ford steps away from Ontario cabinet duties, citing health

Michael Ford steps away from Ontario cabinet duties, citing health

TORONTO — Ontario's minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, who is also Premier Doug Ford's nephew, says he is temporarily stepping away from his cabinet duties.
"Deeply disappointed": Jasper mayor says CN Rail relocation will be devastating

"Deeply disappointed": Jasper mayor says CN Rail relocation will be devastating

CN Rail's decision to pull operations out of the Rocky Mountain tourist town of Jasper, Alta., will have a devastating impact on local families, says mayor Richard Ireland.
Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, lawyers for his accusers say

Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, lawyers for his accusers say

LONDON (AP) — Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of Harrods , was a “monster’ who raped and sexually abused young women, lawyers representing dozens of his accusers said Friday.
11-year-old dancer, gymnast earns spot in 2025 Guinness World Records

11-year-old dancer, gymnast earns spot in 2025 Guinness World Records

At just 11 years old, the young star has gained international attention since her appearance last year on Canada’s Got Talent.
Waterdown's Mel Hawkrigg was a true family man

Waterdown's Mel Hawkrigg was a true family man

Family members and friends recall a home filled with hospitality, and a dad who learned to ride horses and took up skiing to spend time with his kids
Hamilton to move forward with $7M sanctioned encampment build

Hamilton to move forward with $7M sanctioned encampment build

Decision is 'better late than never, says Flamborough resident Dan Bednis, chair of Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters
Georgetown youngster raising money for childhood cancer organization

Georgetown youngster raising money for childhood cancer organization

Diagnosed with cancer in April, 10-year-old Jack Lesniewski has raised more than $10,000 for Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
‘Project readiness’ denial by province baffles council on readied treatment plant

‘Project readiness’ denial by province baffles council on readied treatment plant

‘We’re actually out for tender, so I don’t know how the Ontario government could feel we’re not ready,’ says operational services general manager on Victoria Harbour plant funding
Teen strives to realize big-league baseball dreams

Teen strives to realize big-league baseball dreams

'I like catching because I'm involved in every single pitch of the game,' says Jackson Winacott, who has been invited to Best in the U.S. MLB Showcase
Sudbury’s first female chief of police takes over next week

Sudbury’s first female chief of police takes over next week

Greater Sudbury Police Board chair Al Sizer credits Cunningham’s 26 years of service with GSPS and the ‘vast experience’ she brings to the role as key selling points