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‘Devastating loss of life’: Woman found dead at Ajax home, man in custody

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 45-year-old woman was found dead at an Ajax home late Saturday and a man has been taken into custody, police say. Durham Regional Police said officers were called to a residential address on Hillman Drive, south of Bayly Street East and …

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Winnipeg police charge mother in overdose death of one-year-old infant – Winnipeg

A 33-year-old Winnipeg woman has been charged in the drug-related death of her one-year-old son. Winnipeg police say in December 2022, the mother of Romeo Stewart called 911 after he became unresponsive at her home in the 300 block of Sherbrook Street. A family member provided medical care for the …

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Ontario autism program gets $60M boost; advocates say many kids still in need

Ontario is boosting its funding for autism services by $60 million over last year, and while advocates say new money in the recent provincial budget is welcome, thousands of children will still be unable to access therapy. The budget announced $120 million for the autism program, but the government later …

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1 dead, 5 taken to hospital after southern Ontario crash

One person is dead and five others were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash in southern Ontario on Saturday. Ontario Provincial Police said it happened in Perth County, Ont., on Line 86 between Road 121 and Road 124. Emergency crews responded to the scene just after 4 p.m. A …

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Province to expand spay and neuter clinics with funds for WHS, Feed the Furbabies Canada – Winnipeg

The province is committing $200,000 to expand spay and neuter clinics through the Winnipeg Humane Society and Feed the Furbabies Canada. In a press release dated March 28, the province announced the Northern and Remote Veterinary Care Initiative. It includes a new position, the provincial veterinarian for animal welfare, who …

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Little Brothers of Montreal hosts Easter brunch to help seniors combat loneliness – Montreal

Little Brothers of Montreal, a community organization that provides services for seniors, hosted a special Easter brunch for clients Sunday as a way to help the elders beat isolation. One of the events was held for West Island clients at the Cedar Park Church in Pointe Claire. Volunteers like Tiffany …

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2 teens, 1 adult ‘tragically’ killed after crash in Milton, Ont.: police

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people have died, including two teens and an adult, after a two-vehicle collision in Milton, Ont., early Saturday morning, according to police. Halton Regional Police said the crash occurred at around 3:20 a.m. at the intersection of Sixth Line and Derry …

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‘Try to save’: Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts

Many Canadians these days are looking for ways to save money on their groceries. In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills. Here’s a look at what some organizations are doing: In …

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Manitoba to fund $21m in road upgrades for Norway House Cree Nation and community – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government announced plans Thursday to fund $21.5 million in upgrades to provincially owned roads that pass through and connect the Norway House Cree Nation and the community of Norway House. The plan includes the repaving of about 30 kilometres of …

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