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15 years later, Winstead recalls 'Scott Pilgrim' shoot: 'Toronto was our playground'

15 years later, Winstead recalls 'Scott Pilgrim' shoot: 'Toronto was our playground'

TORONTO — Just like the evil movie exes who can't get over her "Scott Pilgrim" alter ego Ramona Flowers, Mary Elizabeth Winstead can't get over Toronto. It's been 15 years since the North Carolina-born actor shot cult film “Scott Pilgrim vs.
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Police say three people dead after early-morning crash in Milton, Ont.

MILTON, Ont. — Three people, including two teens, are dead after an early-morning crash between two vehicles today in Milton, Ont. The Halton Regional Police Service says officers were called to the collision scene around 3:20 a.m.
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Ontario autism program gets $60M boost; advocates say many kids still in need

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

TORONTO — 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.
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OHL: Colts defeat top seed Generals 4-2 in playoff series opener

OSHAWA, Ont. — Zach Wigle had one goal and two assists and the Barrie Colts earned a 4-2 win over the Oshawa Generals on Friday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action.
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Sixth person charged after pregnant woman, man shot at close range in Ontario home

Sixth person charged after pregnant woman, man shot at close range in Ontario home

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Police in a town east of Toronto say a sixth suspect has been arrested and charged after a man and his pregnant wife were allegedly murdered inside a home.
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Ontario's top doctor calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

Ontario's top doctor calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.
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Italian star Lorenzo Insigne expected to be out six weeks with a hamstring injury

Italian star Lorenzo Insigne expected to be out six weeks with a hamstring injury

Toronto FC's bid to keep Lorenzo Insigne healthy this season has hit a six-week roadblock. That's how long the 32-year-old Italian star is expected to be out with the latest hamstring injury to afflict the MLS club.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign Simon Benoit to three-year contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Simon Benoit to three-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a three-year contract extension. The average annual value of the deal is US$1.35 million, the team said Friday.
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With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt

With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt

TORONTO — The Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue, saying the province rapidly needs to do more to adapt to a changing climate.
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Tyler Bertuzzi scores twice, Maple Leafs beat the Capitals 5-1

TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice to give him six goals in seven games, Joseph Woll made 24 saves in a bounce-back performance and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night.
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