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Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario's top literary award for his graphic memoir "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together.
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Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.
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Toronto police arrest 20 people, lay over 100 charges in tow truck-related violence

Toronto police arrest 20 people, lay over 100 charges in tow truck-related violence

An investigation into tow truck industry violence across the Greater Toronto Area has resulted in the arrests of 20 people who are facing more than 100 charges combined, police said Wednesday.
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Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women's sport has improved over 3 years

Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women's sport has improved over 3 years

TORONTO — New data on the explosive growth of women's sport in Canada underscores its rising popularity, but also reveals that its structural supports still lag behind.
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Young Canadian talent on the move. Jade Rose and Annabelle Chukwu turning heads

Young Canadian talent on the move. Jade Rose and Annabelle Chukwu turning heads

Defender Jade Rose signed with Manchester City, while high-scoring teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu was called up by Canada coach Casey Stoney for games against Costa Rica and the U.S. in the upcoming FIFA international window.
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Peel Region police arrest two people in alleged $300,000 LCBO theft ring

Peel Region police arrest two people in alleged $300,000 LCBO theft ring

Peel Region police say they have arrested two men as part of an investigation into an alleged $300,000 liquor store theft ring.
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'Elio' is an intergalactic tale — but for Toronto's Domee Shi, it hits close to home

'Elio' is an intergalactic tale — but for Toronto's Domee Shi, it hits close to home

TORONTO — For Domee Shi, making a movie about an introverted kid getting abducted by aliens felt oddly familiar.
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‘Canada is not for sale’ — but new Ontario law prioritizes profits over environmental and Indigenous rights

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Barger hits walkoff homer to give Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks

Barger hits walkoff homer to give Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks

TORONTO — Like a golfer admiring a drive, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a home run on Tuesday and couldn't help but hold the pose for an extra second to watch the ball fly over the wall.
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No impact to Toronto's green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

No impact to Toronto's green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

TORONTO — Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets, according to a report from city staff, despite concerns those powers could be undercut by a recent Ontario law.
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