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Most of Ontario's big cities getting 'strong mayor' powers

Most of Ontario's big cities getting 'strong mayor' powers

The Ford government excluded Newmarket Mayor John Taylor, who didn't sign the province's housing pledge, from the list of Ontario's newly strengthened mayors
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BEYOND LOCAL: Major League Baseball legends coming to St. Marys

BEYOND LOCAL: Major League Baseball legends coming to St. Marys

Former MLB Canadian-born pitchers, Rich Harden and Denis Boucher, to be honoured during weekend ceremony
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How a Canadian golfer finally broke a 69-year Canadian Open drought

How a Canadian golfer finally broke a 69-year Canadian Open drought

Still sinking in for Abbotsford's Nick Taylor
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Will the LIV/PGA merger be a Canadian Open distraction?

Will the LIV/PGA merger be a Canadian Open distraction?

The Canadian Open will be the first tournament to absorb the impact of an announcement that has turned the golf world on its head
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Feds warn 2023 on track to be Canada's worst-ever fire season

Feds warn 2023 on track to be Canada's worst-ever fire season

As of late Monday afternoon, 424 fires were burning across Canada, more than 250 of which are considered out of control
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Conservatives call on feds to see killer Bernardo returned to maximum-security prison

Conservatives call on feds to see killer Bernardo returned to maximum-security prison

Bernardo's move was made public last week
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CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

But it is enough of a problem that hospitals in Calgary ask for a $15,000 deposit up front
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ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

Eric Idle called the Stratford Festival's rendition of his show 'Spamalot' wonderful after showing up at the Saturday performance
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CANADA: Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to system issue

CANADA: Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to system issue

Some flights were delayed, but the effects were limited, says spokesperson
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ONTARIO: OPP lay 12,600 charges during Road Safety Week

ONTARIO: OPP lay 12,600 charges during Road Safety Week

Officers responded to seven fatal incidents during the initiative
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