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Opposition says prorogation a ‘selfish’ move fraught with uncertainty

Opposition says prorogation a ‘selfish’ move fraught with uncertainty

Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer said Canada would be in a stronger position today if an election had been held this fall
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Wild ride of Markham Uber driver in spotlight at Asian film festival

Wild ride of Markham Uber driver in spotlight at Asian film festival

Fresh Off Markham, a dark comedy directed by Markham resident Trevor Choi, premiered to a full house and had the audience laughing, reflecting and eager for more
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VIDEO: Prolific 'renovictor' insists there's no such thing

VIDEO: Prolific 'renovictor' insists there's no such thing

Tonight on 'Closer Look': An elusive Ontario landlord defends himself amid growing criticism — including a protest by tenants outside a home he owns in an upscale Toronto neighbourhood
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Stevenson Memorial Hospital launches community advisory council

Stevenson Memorial Hospital launches community advisory council

Volunteer members will 'provide advice charting the future direction of SMH'
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MOVIE REVIEW: Oh, gnome! Wallace and Gromit return with 'hilarious' film

MOVIE REVIEW: Oh, gnome! Wallace and Gromit return with 'hilarious' film

Clever and modest, Wallace and Gromit's new all-ages comedy adventure is either the last great movie of 2024 or the first great one of 2025
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Man gets 3 years for vicious assault on terminally ill partner

Man gets 3 years for vicious assault on terminally ill partner

Court hears woman woke up to find herself handcuffed to fixed object in Barrie home; she was then beaten with particle board wielded by Chandreka Ballmick
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Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

Premier Doug Ford says Operation Deterrence will 'crack down on illegal border crossings and illegal guns and drugs'
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IN PHOTOS: Balloons, cake help ring in new year at mayor's annual levee

IN PHOTOS: Balloons, cake help ring in new year at mayor's annual levee

Bradford Mayor James Leduc, council members hosted eighth such event at BWG Leisure Centre on Jan. 5
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Hope remains for ice-fishing season as mercury dips this week

Hope remains for ice-fishing season as mercury dips this week

'I think this will be our last boat trip in Lake Simcoe this year,' says Mississauga angler
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Toyota Tundras being targeted by thieves in Alliston area: OPP

Toyota Tundras being targeted by thieves in Alliston area: OPP

OPP say one Tundra was stolen and suspects damaged two other Tundras during apparent attempted thefts
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