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Cleanup of creeks after industrial Toronto fire to take until October, ministry says

Cleanup of creeks after industrial Toronto fire to take until October, ministry says

The provincial government says the cleanup of chemicals that spilled into two creeks after an industrial fire in west Toronto is expected to take until October.
Teen swept up in storm tunnel after heavy rain found dead: Toronto fire

Teen swept up in storm tunnel after heavy rain found dead: Toronto fire

TORONTO — Emergency crews say a teenager has died after getting caught in a Toronto storm drain tunnel during a bout of heavy rain. Toronto fire says it received a call around 1:20 a.m.
Canada reviewing allegations Ontario farm wrongfully dismissed migrant workers

Canada reviewing allegations Ontario farm wrongfully dismissed migrant workers

The federal government is investigating allegations that a farm in southwestern Ontario sent six Jamaican seasonal workers home earlier than planned after they protested their living and working conditions.
Manitoba NDP pledge higher rent credit, tighter controls on rent hikes

Manitoba NDP pledge higher rent credit, tighter controls on rent hikes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to increase a tax credit for renters and make it harder for landlords to raise rents above the province's annual guideline.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup

Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Canada has never won a medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. France was favoured to collect another one this year. One game in and the conversation for both teams has changed.
Company apologizes for data issue affecting names of some Saskatchewan LGBTQ students

Company apologizes for data issue affecting names of some Saskatchewan LGBTQ students

SASKATOON — An online education portal used by parents and students in Saskatchewan is apologizing for a data issue that affected some LGBTQ students.
Calgary man facing terrorism charges related to TikTok video hires new lawyer

Calgary man facing terrorism charges related to TikTok video hires new lawyer

CALGARY — A 20-year-old Calgary man facing four terrorism-related charges stemming from a TikTok video has retained a new lawyer.
Canada Post loses more than $250 million in second quarter

Canada Post loses more than $250 million in second quarter

OTTAWA — Canada Post continued to bleed cash last quarter, as losses ballooned by 59 per cent. In a release Friday, the Crown corporation reported a before-tax loss of $254 million for its second quarter versus $160 million in losses a year earlier.
Amber Alert not delivered across province due to software update: OPP

Amber Alert not delivered across province due to software update: OPP

A software update by a third party resulted in an Amber Alert for a baby girl not going out to cellphones across Ontario this week, provincial police said Friday after investigating the problem. The alert was sent just before 3:30 a.m.
Back-to-school: Parents offer tips on how they save during annual shopping spree

Back-to-school: Parents offer tips on how they save during annual shopping spree

Two weekends ago, Anne Zarifa and her children sat down to make a list of clothes they'd need for the coming school year after sifting through their closets to get rid of anything too small or worn out.