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B.C. municipal leaders heading to Ont. to talk financing

Municipal leaders from B.C. and across Canada are meeting in Ontario later this week to talk finances. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention kicks off Thursday in Toronto and high on the agenda is money. Cities say they’re facing massive challenges made even more urgent by pandemic recovery. Cities are …

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Soleiman Faqiri’s family hopes November inquest into his death will offer answers

The family of a mentally ill man who died in an Ontario jail cell in 2016 expressed hope on Friday that a provincial inquest set to start later this year will provide answers about his death. Soleiman Faqiri died on Dec. 15, 2016, after being beaten, pepper sprayed and restrained …

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Brampton, Ont. crashes sends 3 to hospital with injuries – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Brampton, Ont., police say. Peel Regional Police said the crash was reported around midday on Sunday in the area of Mississauga Road and Steeles Avenue. Police said a woman was …

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Community rallies around residents displaced by massive apartment fire – Winnipeg

Just down the street from where fire tore through an apartment building on Friday night, volunteers are sorting through bags upon bags of donations. The room set up in the common area in another building in the apartment complex on Quail Ridge Road is filling up with piles of clothes, …

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Protesters angry over removal of Stanley Park bike lane – BC

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Vancouver Park Board voted to remove the temporary bike lane along Stanley Park Drive back in February but it’s not going without a fight. On Sunday, Protesters came out to share their dismay over the board’s decision and they say removing …

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Mullins lifts Orioles over Jays 8-3 in 11 innings

TORONTO – The regular-season grind seems to be catching up with the Toronto Blue Jays after a 10-game homestand went sideways on them. Cedric Mullins had a two-run double as part of a five-run 11th inning as the Baltimore Orioles downed the Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday to complete a …

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Riders don formal attire for charity motorcycle ride that “breaks stereotypes” – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg motorcycle enthusiasts donned their Sunday best and took to the streets today, riding through Winnipeg for a good cause. The Winnipeg edition of the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) attracted over 50 stylish riders. The event, which started in Sydney, Australia …

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Dapper dressed motorcyclists ride for men’s health in Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A big group of motorcyclists dressed in dapper attire turned more than a few heads in Kelowna, B.C. Sunday morning. As nearly 100 riders revved up their engines to bring awareness to men’s health issues. “You have to do your part, you …

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Peterborough Petes edge London Knights to win 2023 OHL Championship

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Peterborough Petes clinched the 2023 Ontario Hockey League championship with a 2-1 victory over the London Knights on Sunday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. All three goals came in the second half of the game as Owen Willmore of the …

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