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Man arrested after urn containing baby's ashes stolen from cemetery: Hamilton police

Man arrested after urn containing baby's ashes stolen from cemetery: Hamilton police

Hamilton police say a man is facing several charges after an urn containing the ashes of a baby was stolen from a local cemetery.
Five people charged after protesters allegedly forced their way into Toronto building

Five people charged after protesters allegedly forced their way into Toronto building

TORONTO — Toronto police say five people are facing charges after a group of protesters allegedly forced their way into a private event, damaged property and made those in attendance fear for their safety.
Body of woman killed in crash found in towed wreckage after she was reported missing

Body of woman killed in crash found in towed wreckage after she was reported missing

Police say the body of a woman who died in a Brampton, Ont., collision was not discovered until she was reported missing and investigators checked the demolished car again at an impound yard.
Several arrested after protesters force their way into Toronto building: police

Several arrested after protesters force their way into Toronto building: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say they've made multiple arrests after a group of demonstrators reportedly forced their way into a downtown building.
Ontario fiscal update may focus on infrastructure, jobs

Ontario fiscal update may focus on infrastructure, jobs

TORONTO — Ontario is set to table a fiscal update Thursday that is expected to focus in part on infrastructure and protecting jobs, while this week's federal budget has renewed calls for the province to boost post-secondary funding.
Ontario man convicted in U.S. attack plot pleads guilty to stabbing prison officers

Ontario man convicted in U.S. attack plot pleads guilty to stabbing prison officers

A 27-year-old man from Ontario has pleaded guilty to stabbing two correctional officers at a U.S. prison in 2020 while serving a sentence for plotting a terrorist attack in New York City. The U.S.
Ontario avoids public hearings on bills; one would boost education minister's powers

Ontario avoids public hearings on bills; one would boost education minister's powers

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is limiting debate and skipping public hearings on an education bill that would make it easier for the minister to take control of school boards and a housing bill critics say will make life harder for
Toronto synagogue says it has been vandalized for the 10th time, police investigating

Toronto synagogue says it has been vandalized for the 10th time, police investigating

TORONTO — Toronto police are investigating vandalism at a north end synagogue in what its rabbi says is the 10th such incident over the past year and a half.
Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike

Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike

TORONTO — The union representing more than 10,000 full-time college support staff at Ontario's 24 public colleges says its members have ratified a new, three-year contract.
Convicted rapist who attacked Newfoundland women dies in custody of Ontario prison

Convicted rapist who attacked Newfoundland women dies in custody of Ontario prison

ST. JOHN'S — A man convicted of raping two women and a 15-year-old girl in downtown St. John's, N.L., died in federal custody on Saturday, says Correctional Service Canada.