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Ontario starts pre-development work for new, large-scale nuclear plant

Ontario starts pre-development work for new, large-scale nuclear plant

TORONTO — Ontario is looking to build the first new, large-scale nuclear plant in more than 30 years in order to meet the province's growing electricity demands.
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Inquest into deaths of 3 workers hit by vehicles at separate job sites set for August

Inquest into deaths of 3 workers hit by vehicles at separate job sites set for August

A date has been set for a coroner's inquest into the deaths of three construction workers who were all hit by motor vehicles at separate construction sites.
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Kids Help Phone seeking help from AI tech to meet demand for mental health support

Kids Help Phone seeking help from AI tech to meet demand for mental health support

TORONTO — Kids Help Phone says it's turning to artificial intelligence to help respond to the "enormous need" as more and more young people reach out for mental health help and support.
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'Multi-day' heat wave alert issued for much of Ontario

'Multi-day' heat wave alert issued for much of Ontario

Older people, children and others at increased risk of heat-related illness are urged to take extra caution during a "multi-day" heat wave alert issued for Ontario.
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'No room for hate:' Peterborough police investigating spread of anti-Semitic flyers

'No room for hate:' Peterborough police investigating spread of anti-Semitic flyers

Peterborough police say they are investigating after anti-Semitic flyers were distributed in the city over the weekend, following two similar incidents earlier this year.
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Toronto workers treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, one in serious condition

Toronto workers treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, one in serious condition

Toronto paramedics sent seven people to hospital to be treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after an industrial accident at a North York construction site.
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LGBTQ advocates call for government funding, support following rise in 'hate'

LGBTQ advocates call for government funding, support following rise in 'hate'

LGBTQ rights advocates in Ottawa are calling for help from all levels of government to combat what they say is an explosion of hate.
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Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals

Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals

TORONTO — Provincial Liberal legislator Adil Shamji says he is running to be leader of the Ontario Liberals.
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Woman charged with impaired driving in fatal hit and run of cyclist in Brampton, Ont.

Woman charged with impaired driving in fatal hit and run of cyclist in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A woman is facing impaired driving charges after she allegedly fatally struck a cyclist and tried to flee the scene of the crash in Brampton, Ont.
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Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder in death of 16-year-old cousin

Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder in death of 16-year-old cousin

A 22-year-old Hamilton man is facing a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his 16-year-old cousin at a long weekend family gathering, city police said Monday.
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