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Review scrutinizes short-term rentals in Collingwood

Review scrutinizes short-term rentals in Collingwood

Public survey open until Sept. 30 asks residents what they see are the challenges and opportunities for the Airbnb-type rentals
WATCH: Up Close & Personal with Kim Mitchell

WATCH: Up Close & Personal with Kim Mitchell

From his days with Max Webster to hosting a radio show and now back out on tour, Kim Mitchell goes one on one with Scott Sexsmith in this Up Close & Personal.
Remains of priest removed from Quebec Mohawk community after sex abuse allegations

Remains of priest removed from Quebec Mohawk community after sex abuse allegations

MONTREAL — The remains of a priest alleged to have sexually abused children have been exhumed and removed from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, which governs the community south of Montreal, says the remains of Rev.
Moderna says vaccine facility in Montreal suburb could be operational by end of 2024

Moderna says vaccine facility in Montreal suburb could be operational by end of 2024

MONTREAL — Moderna says construction of its new mRNA vaccine factory in the Montreal area will begin later this year, with production expected to begin by the end of 2024.
Five things experts say could ease pressures on Ontario's health-care system

Five things experts say could ease pressures on Ontario's health-care system

Temporary emergency room closures and increased wait times have become increasingly common in Ontario as the province's health-care system grapples with staffing shortages.
Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant's remains shared 'for a laugh'

Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant's remains shared 'for a laugh'

An institutional “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to shoot and share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, a lawyer for Bryant's widow told a jury Wednesday.
Investigator says missing Ottawa-area woman found in Ohio after 42 years

Investigator says missing Ottawa-area woman found in Ohio after 42 years

OTTAWA — On July 16, 1980, Dale Nancy Wyman left her Ottawa-area home with a suitcase full of her belongings, took a taxi to a Greyhound bus station and vanished. She didn't say where she was going and her family had no idea where to look.
Plastics producers ask court to quash planned federal ban on single-use straws, cups

Plastics producers ask court to quash planned federal ban on single-use straws, cups

OTTAWA — More than two dozen plastic makers are asking the Federal Court to put an end to Ottawa's plan to ban several single-use plastic items but Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he’s confident the attempt will fail.
World food crisis prompts rise in child marriages: Canadian aid agencies

World food crisis prompts rise in child marriages: Canadian aid agencies

OTTAWA — The world food crisis, made worse by the war in Ukraine, is leading to a rise in underage girls being forced into marriage, Canadian aid agencies warn.
Ontario introduces 'strong mayor' legislation to speed up housing development

Ontario introduces 'strong mayor' legislation to speed up housing development

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa veto powers over bylaws that conflict with provincial priorities, such as building housing.