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Police watchdog investigating after Toronto officer stabbed, suspect shot

Police watchdog investigating after Toronto officer stabbed, suspect shot

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a Toronto police officer was stabbed and the suspect was shot in the city's west end. Toronto police said both the officer and suspect were in stable condition in hospital Friday.
More history for Tiger Woods. He makes the Masters cut for a record 24th time in a row

More history for Tiger Woods. He makes the Masters cut for a record 24th time in a row

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A howling gust -- the kind that created havoc at Augusta National all day long -- struck the 18th green just as Tiger Woods was lining up yet another testy putt.
Alberta distillery behind jumbo vodka jugs wants apology after getting 'load of hate'

Alberta distillery behind jumbo vodka jugs wants apology after getting 'load of hate'

EDMONTON — An Alberta distillery behind four-litre vodka jugs that stirred controversy this week says it was unfairly targeted on social media and wants an apology from the cabinet minister who said the product was not responsibly priced.
Conservation Authority HR Director resigns! Cites hostile and toxic workplace

Conservation Authority HR Director resigns! Cites hostile and toxic workplace

'It is with a heavy heart that I make this decision, but recent experiences have made it clear to me that the work environment at the North Bay - Mattawa Conservation Authority has become increasingly toxic and hostile due to the dictatorial leadership style and bizarre behavior of the CAO'
Prep work for potential evacuations starts on James Bay coast

Prep work for potential evacuations starts on James Bay coast

Ministry predicts low to moderate flooding risk, high fire risk
Innisfil woman charged with interfering in human-trafficking probe

Innisfil woman charged with interfering in human-trafficking probe

Suspect is accused of attempting to influence victim in Project Chameleon investigation, and trying to pay another to be a surety for one of the previous people charged, South Simcoe police say
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A social network that’s actually social? Here it is

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A social network that’s actually social? Here it is

This week on the podcast: Our local news organization is building its very own social network — one that is safe, civil and community-powered. Jeff Elgie, CEO of Village Media, tells us all about SPACES
United Way announces record-breaking results at annual charity gala

United Way announces record-breaking results at annual charity gala

Individuals, donors arrive at dinner gala to commemorate the year’s accomplishments
Gélinas: Northerners still get second-rate access to health care

Gélinas: Northerners still get second-rate access to health care

Opposition health critic said not enough is being done to ensure there are enough family doctors in rural and remote areas of Ontario
Ontario man's 'mud-bogging' monster truck on full display in front yard

Ontario man's 'mud-bogging' monster truck on full display in front yard

Tom Grundy is happy to have people stop by and take photos with his huge truck made up of a 1986 Chevy S-10 with a 460 Ford block engine and 68-inch John Deere Combine tires which he uses for mud bogging, a type of off-road motorsport where the goal is to drive through a pit of mud