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Queen’s University faculty union votes in favour of strike – Kingston

There may be a disruption to classes at Queen’s University in the new year if contract talks between the university and its faculty remain at a standstill. Wednesday the Queen’s University Faculty Association, which represents professors at the school, voted 82 per cent in favour of a strike should negotiation …

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Cleveland hosts Toronto following Siakam’s 52-point game

Toronto Raptors (14-18, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (22-11, third in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Pascal Siakam scored 52 points in the Raptors’ 113-106 victory against the New York Knicks. The Cavaliers are 15-5 against …

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Toronto city crews prepare to respond to pre-Christmas winter storm – Toronto

The City of Toronto says crews are on hand to respond to a major storm predicted to hit the Greater Toronto Area just before Christmas. Vincent Sferrazza, the City of Toronto’s director of operations and maintenance, said trucks and equipment will be parked in strategic locations across the city in …

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City making progress in negotiations with protesters blocking Brady Road Landfill – Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg is in talks with activists who’ve been blocking access to the Brady Road Landfill since Sunday. Some people have been camping out at the site calling for a search for the remains of missing Indigenous women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, who police say were killed …

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What’s open, closed on Christmas, New Year’s in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region – Hamilton

Christmas is upon us, and with many gathering to spend time with family and friends, expect closures and reduced hours between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. If you’re hoping to knock off some errands or just get out to do something during the break, here’s a list of what’s open …

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Toronto and Vancouver airports warn of operational impacts due to weather

TORONTO — A major winter storm bearing down on Toronto is adding to the calamity in Canadian airports already plagued by flight cancellations and delays set off early this week by heavy snow in Vancouver. Environment Canada says Toronto’s storm will begin today with rain or snow followed by plummeting …

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Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed multiple times: Toronto police – Toronto

Toronto police say a man has life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in north Etobicoke on Thursday morning. Emergency crews were called to Jamestown Crescent and John Garland Boulevard, near Finch Avenue and Martingrove Road, just before 9 a.m. Police said the man was stabbed multiple times. He was transported to …

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New trial ordered for retired Manitoba Mountie twice convicted of sexually assaulting child – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 22, 2022 9:39 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A third trial has been ordered for a retired Mountie who was twice convicted of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Manitoba. Read more: Girl, 11, sexually assaulted after walking …

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Regina man faces child pornography charges

A Regina man faces child pornography charges following an investigation that started Nov. 8. Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit said child pornography was being uploaded to a social media program. Officers said a search warrant was executed Wednesday at a Regina residence where they identified the offences taking place, …

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