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More security cameras, vape detectors may come to Ontario schools with $30M funding

TORONTO — More security cameras and vape detectors could soon be installed in Ontario schools, with the announcement of $30 million in funding for school safety in the provincial budget this week.
Mississauga man arrested in U.S. for deadly 2022 shooting in Vaughan, Ont.

Mississauga man arrested in U.S. for deadly 2022 shooting in Vaughan, Ont.

TORONTO — A man who was wanted in connection with a 2022 shooting in Vaughan, Ont., that left two people dead and one injured has been arrested in the United States.
Alberta to offer seniors 25 per cent discount for registry services

Alberta to offer seniors 25 per cent discount for registry services

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's making good on its promise to offer seniors a 25 per cent discount for registry services. It says the move is expected to benefit more than 725,000 Albertans 65 and older.

Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hour

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage will rise later this year to $17.20 an hour. The annual Oct. 1 increase is tied to inflation and is a boost of 3.9 per cent from the current rate of $16.55 per hour.
Canada Post releases new stamp celebrating Muslim festival

Canada Post releases new stamp celebrating Muslim festival

TORONTO — Canada Post has released a stamp featuring Middle Eastern cookies to commemorate an annual festival that marks the end of a holy month for Muslims.
Closer Romano one of four Blue Jays placed on injured list ahead of season opener

Closer Romano one of four Blue Jays placed on injured list ahead of season opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.
Canadian rower looking forward to third outing for Oxford in historic Boat Race

Canadian rower looking forward to third outing for Oxford in historic Boat Race

Having rowed in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race twice already, Canadian Julia Lindsay knows what to expect Saturday in the 78th edition of the women's race. The gruelling 6.
Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end

Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end

OTTAWA — Canada's real gross domestic product grew 0.6 per cent in January, helped by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December, Statistics Canada said Thursday.
Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies

Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is upholding a rule that requires members of a Yukon First Nation to live in its community should they want to serve on its council.
Spouses McGregor, Winstead on their 'incredible connection' in 'Gentleman in Moscow'

Spouses McGregor, Winstead on their 'incredible connection' in 'Gentleman in Moscow'

When Ewan McGregor first met Mary Elizabeth Winstead on the set of the FX series “Fargo” in 2016, he couldn’t deny the chemistry that crackled between them. “We didn't know each other but there was an incredible connection in our work instinct.