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New tow-truck rules should wipe out 'wild west' days for good

New tow-truck rules should wipe out 'wild west' days for good

'We don’t want to take just anyone off the road with a winch on the back of their truck,' OPP sergeant says of new regulations
Innisfil brothers take booming business overseas

Innisfil brothers take booming business overseas

The Magill family has been selling their sports targets in retail stores across North America and now planning to expand to Europe
Documentary series dives deep into raw emotion, high stakes of 1972 Summit Series

Documentary series dives deep into raw emotion, high stakes of 1972 Summit Series

A shrinking generation of Canadians who can remember the 1972 Summit Series, and fewer of those who played in it alive with each passing year, gave documentarians urgent reasons in addition to a 50th anniversary to retell an epic hockey story.
Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack identified as 22-year veteran, father of 2

Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack identified as 22-year veteran, father of 2

A 22-year Toronto police veteran was fatally shot in an "ambush attack" and the suspect is dead, with shooting scenes spanning three Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area cities Monday afternoon that left a third person dead and three others injured.
Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs

Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains Monday, pushing all the way to the country's northeastern border in places, and claimed to have captured a record number of Russian soldiers as part of the lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat
COLUMN: At Indian Day School, 'God Save the Queen' rang hollow

COLUMN: At Indian Day School, 'God Save the Queen' rang hollow

'The Queen never heard my voice when I sang to her as a child. She never heard my voice as an adult when I was a Chief,' laments local elder
Justin Trudeau on the attack against Pierre Poilievre's 'irresponsible' politics

Justin Trudeau on the attack against Pierre Poilievre's 'irresponsible' politics

SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. — Canada needs responsible leadership, not dog-whistle and irresponsible politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday in a direct attack on new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Constitutional challenge of Ontario's wage-cap bill begins in court

Constitutional challenge of Ontario's wage-cap bill begins in court

TORONTO — Groups representing thousands of public sector employees are up against the Ontario government in court this week as the two sides argue over a law that has capped wages for workers.
Ontario opens bivalent vaccine appointments for most vulnerable

Ontario opens bivalent vaccine appointments for most vulnerable

TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out Omicron-targeted COVID-19 vaccines, starting with residents considered the most vulnerable, including those aged 70 and older, long-term care residents and health-care workers.
Quebec election: Party leaders say new Habs captain Suzuki needs to learn French

Quebec election: Party leaders say new Habs captain Suzuki needs to learn French

MONTREAL — Several of Quebec's major party leaders say newly appointed Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki needs to learn French.