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1 dead after collision in Caledon, Ont. – Toronto

Police are investigating after fatal collision in Caledon, Ont. on Sunday morning. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said emergency crews were called to a collision around 7 a.m. in the area of The Gore Road and Healy Road in Caledon. The collision involved two vehicles. One driver has been pronounced dead. …

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Winnipeg organizations hold event to teach people to mend their own clothes – Winnipeg

An event held in Winnipeg on Saturday was centered around teaching people how to mend their own clothes as interest in the skill is growing due to inflation and environmental pressures. It was held at Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre. Local organizations came together to encourage Manitobans to repair their clothing and …

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Iran spying: Canadian firm’s axed 2019 deal raises questions about working with regime – National

A small Canadian telecom service firm is taking issue with a tech watchdog’s report that it discussed working with an alleged front company to help Iranian officials spy on civilians. Citizen Lab, the Toronto-based digital and human rights organization, alleged in a Monday report that Port Coquitlam, B.C.-based PortaOne was …

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St. Louis and Ottawa face off for non-conference matchup – Ottawa

Ottawa Senators (19-20-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (21-19-3, fifth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues play the Ottawa Senators in a non-conference matchup. St. Louis is 21-19-3 overall and 8-10-2 in home games. The Blues …

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Driver of stolen transport truck called Ontario officers for help: police

Police in northern Ontario say they received a call for help from a man driving a stolen vehicle. Ontario Provincial Police said officers with the Nipigon detachment, near Thunder Bay, were called to a local gas station by a commercial driver. The driver, police said, asked for help with a …

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Manitoba’s Iranian community holds car rally to support protestors – Winnipeg

The Iranian community of Manitoba held a car rally Saturday afternoon to support protestors in the country. The rally started at Sterling Lyon (lion) parkway and travelled to Shaw Park before wrapping up at Polo Park. Dozens of vehicles took part in the rally with the message of trying to …

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As public servants return to office, some decry lack of clarity, long commutes – National

Ottawa public servant YuTaek Hwang has been working remotely for nearly three years. But despite the fact that a back-to-office mandate for federal workers takes effect beginning this week, Hwang said his department has not offered any information about when he should return. “We did get a corporate email saying …

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Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72

David Onley, who emerged as a champion of disability rights both during and after his stint as Ontario’s 28th lieutenant-governor, has died. He was 72. Word of his death came in a Saturday evening statement from Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the current holder of Ontario’s viceregal office and Onley’s successor in …

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Blue Jays bullpen coach Buschmann steps down

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 15, 2023 1:52 pm Updated January 15, 2023 2:14 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will be in search of a new bullpen coach. The team announced Sunday that Matt Buschmann has opted to …

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2 people found unresponsive near residence in The Pas leads to homicide investigation: RCMP – Winnipeg

Two people were found unresponsive near a residence in The Pas, Man. on Sunday, which led to a homicide investigation, RCMP say. Close to 4 a.m. RCMP found two victims in close proximity to one another, both with obvious signs of trauma. One of the victims is dead, while the …

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