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Legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont., declared over: health unit

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont., declared over: health unit

Public health officials in London, Ont., have declared that an outbreak of legionnaires' disease is over, but a search for the source of the bacteria continues after three people died and dozens were hospitalized over the course of a month.
Claire's to seek creditor protection in Canada, contemplating liquidation: court docs

Claire's to seek creditor protection in Canada, contemplating liquidation: court docs

Claire’s Stores Canada Corp. is considering liquidating its shops as it begins seeking reprieve from creditors, including landlords who have locked out the business.
Man charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont.

Man charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont.

Police say a man is facing several charges in a weekend hit-and-run that killed one and injured four. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 48 on Sunday evening.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry

KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees.

Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings

The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region's very poor air quality and could cause reduced visibility today.
Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case

Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group.
Dog left in hot vehicle had to be put down, owner facing charges: Durham police

Dog left in hot vehicle had to be put down, owner facing charges: Durham police

OSHAWA — Police say a dog suffered heat stroke and had to be euthanized after it was left with another dog inside a hot vehicle in Oshawa, Ont., this weekend.
Parts of northern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

Parts of northern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

A stretch of northern Ontario remains under a special air quality statement amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country.
Michael Wekerle out at Toronto's El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

Michael Wekerle out at Toronto's El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

TORONTO — Michael Wekerle's rock 'n' roll love affair with the El Mocambo has officially played its final note.
64-year-old man charged with murder and assault after reported Brampton fight: police

64-year-old man charged with murder and assault after reported Brampton fight: police

BRAMPTON — Peel police say a man has been charged with murder after a reported late-night fight in Brampton, Ont. Police say the 64-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge and two aggravated assault charges.