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Police bust up gathering of modified vehicles, lay 81 charges

Police bust up gathering of modified vehicles, lay 81 charges

Barrie police came across 'a very large, unsanctioned event involving hundreds of modified pick-up trucks and well over 1,000 people' in the Sadlon Arena parking lot
Newmarket author recognized internationally for fantasy story

Newmarket author recognized internationally for fantasy story

Working as a paramedic helps writer Spencer Sekulin craft the human experience in his stories, says the winner of the Writers of the Future contest
International support for miners rescue was 'heartwarming,' says company president

International support for miners rescue was 'heartwarming,' says company president

OTTAWA — The recent successful rescue of two miners trapped in a mine in the Dominican Republic for more than a week was made possible thanks to support from the international community including direct assistance from the Royal Canadian Air Force
Historic aircraft celebrates 75 years at the Bushplane (8 photos)

Historic aircraft celebrates 75 years at the Bushplane (8 photos)

Residents are coming together for a birthday bash to honour the iconic De Havilland Beaver
'Let's do something': Thousands touched by Blue Door in 40 years

'Let's do something': Thousands touched by Blue Door in 40 years

Blue Door, now York Region's largest emergency shelter provider, is inviting the community to help it marks its anniversary Aug. 27 in Aurora
Getting on board the sober curious movement

Getting on board the sober curious movement

'I totally bought into that mommy stuff, like I had a wine sippy cup,' says sober curious mom
Toronto police fatally shoot man after woman stabbed at home; SIU investigating

Toronto police fatally shoot man after woman stabbed at home; SIU investigating

TORONTO — Ontario's civilian oversight agency says it's investigating after a man was fatally shot by Toronto police at a home in the city's east end on Saturday.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz coming to Canada to meet with Trudeau, business leaders

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz coming to Canada to meet with Trudeau, business leaders

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will accompany the chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on a brief Canadian visit later this month that will include stops in Montréal, Toronto and Stephenville in western Newfoundland
Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections.
Can a strong mayor beat up the housing crisis? Doubtful

Can a strong mayor beat up the housing crisis? Doubtful

This week's Market Squared struggles with the idea of how "strong mayors" will result in more housing, or more money for housing