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Family of fatally stabbed homeless man raises concerns over bail, youth legal systems

Family of fatally stabbed homeless man raises concerns over bail, youth legal systems

TORONTO — The family of a homeless man who died after allegedly being stabbed by a group of teens is raising concerns about Canada's bail system and calling for the laws that protect the identity of youths accused of serious crimes to be demolished.
Hamilton explores declaring state of emergency over opioid overdoses and deaths

Hamilton explores declaring state of emergency over opioid overdoses and deaths

The City of Hamilton is exploring whether to declare a state of emergency as it grapples with an opioid crisis, with the municipality’s top doctor saying such a step could help it respond to a growing problem.

Four teen boys face 40 criminal charges after York police recovered gold, silver

TORONTO — Four teen boys are facing a total of 40 criminal charges after they allegedly robbed a precious metals store in Toronto last month. York Regional Police say three masked suspects entered the store after 2 p.m. on Dec.
Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check

Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check

TORONTO — Online chatbots capable of crafting academic essays are posing a quandary for Canadian universities struggling to clamp down on cheating while educating students about the limitations of using artificial intelligence.
Ontario expanding free tuition program to paramedic and lab tech students

Ontario expanding free tuition program to paramedic and lab tech students

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario is expanding a grant that sees the province pay for tuition for students who enrol in some health-care programs.
Kitchener explosion injuring two kids, two adults deemed criminal: Fire marshal

Kitchener explosion injuring two kids, two adults deemed criminal: Fire marshal

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police say Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal has declared a house explosion in Kitchener criminal in nature.
Teachers calling on Ontario to fund training, hire staff to address school violence

Teachers calling on Ontario to fund training, hire staff to address school violence

TORONTO — The Ontario government should provide funding for anti-violence training programs and the hiring of mental health support staff to address violence in and around schools, a union representing high school teachers said on Thursday.
Ontario proposes getting out-of-province doctors to work more quickly

Ontario proposes getting out-of-province doctors to work more quickly

Health-care workers from across Canada could soon start practising in Ontario more quickly under legislation the provincial government plans to introduce next month.
Former Lt.-Gov. David Onley set to be remembered Jan. 30 at state funeral

Former Lt.-Gov. David Onley set to be remembered Jan. 30 at state funeral

TORONTO — Former Ontario Lt.-Gov. David Onley is set to be remembered at a state funeral on Jan. 30. Morley Bedford Funeral Services says Onley will lie in state at the legislature on Jan. 28 and Jan.
Proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two Oshawa, Ont., parks draws criticism

Proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two Oshawa, Ont., parks draws criticism

A proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two municipal parks in a city east of Toronto is drawing criticism from lawyers who say the plan won’t boost safety and could limit access to the popular winter pastime.