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<b>ONTARIO:</b> MacLeod apologizes for reportedly threatening autism group

ONTARIO: MacLeod apologizes for reportedly threatening autism group

Premier Ford won't ask MacLeod to resign after group says it was pressured to support autism program
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'Numerous' people called 9-1-1 after last night's Amber Alert . . . to complain

'Numerous' people called 9-1-1 after last night's Amber Alert . . . to complain

People also tweeted their displeasure, but 'Need to locate child outweighed momentary inconvenience some people people encountered,' says Peel Police constable
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<b>ONTARIO:</b> Don't fall for this fake job scam

ONTARIO: Don't fall for this fake job scam

Police say legitimate employers will never ask for funds back
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<b>ONTARIO:</b> Police cleared in high-profile death of Barrie man

ONTARIO: Police cleared in high-profile death of Barrie man

SIU says Olando Brown died after swallowing two 'golf ball-sized plastic bags' at police station
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<b>ONTARIO:</b> Human trafficking victims worked in Barrie area resorts, say police <b>(11 photos)</b>

ONTARIO: Human trafficking victims worked in Barrie area resorts, say police (11 photos)

‘It is inconceivable that this was taking place in our community’: Barrie police chief; no charges have been laid
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Research suggests that women get 'bottom-of-the-barrel' science prizes

BEYOND LOCAL: Research suggests that women get 'bottom-of-the-barrel' science prizes

From 1996-2017, women received 50 per cent of the service prizes, but only 27 per cent of the research prizes, which are more prestigious, come with more money and are considered more important for career advancement
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<b>ONTARIO:</b> City's new street names inspired by The Simpsons, South Park

ONTARIO: City's new street names inspired by The Simpsons, South Park

A nod to Family Guy didn't make the cut
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Visitors to Pearson Airport may have been exposed to confirmed case of measles

BEYOND LOCAL: Visitors to Pearson Airport may have been exposed to confirmed case of measles

Some travellers in the airport on January 27 may be at risk
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<b>CANADA: </b>It's time to modernize 'Roll up the Rim' says Dalhousie professor

CANADA: It's time to modernize 'Roll up the Rim' says Dalhousie professor

As Canadians across the country ready their thumbs, calls are growing for Tim Hortons to 'roll up the rim' in a more environmentally-friendly way
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Two years after the Québec mosque massacre, Islamophobia still runs rife

BEYOND LOCAL: Two years after the Québec mosque massacre, Islamophobia still runs rife

Professor of Sociology Jasmin Zine explores the nature of hate crimes against Muslims in Canada
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