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Suspect in Quadeville, Ont., attack on girl to make next court appearance in August

Suspect in Quadeville, Ont., attack on girl to make next court appearance in August

A teenager accused in the attack on an eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ont., that investigators initially linked to an animal is set to return to court next month.
After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy

After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy

TORONTO — A year away from the IndyCar Series gave Toronto's Devlin DeFrancesco time to reflect — and grow, both as a driver and as a person.

Seclusion rooms don’t make schools safe, and Ontario needs a policy

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Logging in Ontario’s boreal forest ‘far in excess of what’s sustainable,’ study finds

A new peer-reviewed scientific study suggests logging practices in Ontario are unsustainable and out of line with the province’s own strategy for sustainably managing forests.
Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury

Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury

THOROLD — Ontario's solicitor general says the province is adding 150 beds to three jails across the province using modular construction.
Man dead after morning shooting at Toronto mall parking lot: police

Man dead after morning shooting at Toronto mall parking lot: police

TORONTO — Police say a man in his 20s is dead after a morning shooting at a Toronto mall parking lot. Toronto police responded to reports of gunfire just after 6 a.m.
Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland

Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland

Daytime temperatures from Windsor, Ontario, to St. John's, Newfoundland, are going to remain hot a little longer. Environment Canada has several heat warnings in effect this morning, along a 2,400-kilometre stretch of southeastern Canada.
With second half set to begin, Blue Jays are riding high atop AL East standings

With second half set to begin, Blue Jays are riding high atop AL East standings

TORONTO — With 55 victories and a two-game cushion atop the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays are on track for a worst-to-first rebound this season.
First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

TORONTO — First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects say they are turning to the courts because they worry the laws will lead to environmental destruction.
Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault

Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault

FERGUS — Ontario's alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault.