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Despite agent stoking the fire, Toronto says no offers have come in for Giovinco

Despite agent stoking the fire, Toronto says no offers have come in for Giovinco

Toronto FC president Bill Manning reiterated Friday there has been no formal offer from a club in China or elsewhere for star striker Sebastian Giovinco.

Police say vehicle involved in a hit and run with house in Kitcherner, Ont.

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police in Kitchener, Ont., are looking for the driver of a car that crashed into a house early Friday morning. Waterloo regional police say they got a call at 3:45 a.m. about a vehicle being involved in a hit and run.

Girl, 5, dies after being struck by pickup driven by family member

LINCOLN, Ont. — Police say a southern Ontario girl has died after being struck by a vehicle driven by a family member. Niagara regional police say the five-year-old was hit Thursday afternoon by a pickup truck.

Canada's rural physicians offer proposals for equal access to high quality care

OTTAWA — The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada have launched a strategy aimed at improving rural health in Canada.

Resident, 79, charged with arson after fire at Barrie, Ont., retirement home

BARRIE, Ont. — Police say a 79-year-old retirement home resident is facing arson charges after a fire at a seniors building in Barrie, Ont. Investigators say the Wednesday night blaze forced 60 residents from their rooms.
Wave goodbye? Longtime stadium cheer is loved by many, loathed by others

Wave goodbye? Longtime stadium cheer is loved by many, loathed by others

TORONTO — The wave can be as polarizing as a ballpark frank — some fans enjoy it as part of the stadium experience while for others, it leaves behind a bitter taste.

Accused N.S. doctor gets go-ahead to resume practice — with a chaperone

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — A Nova Scotia physician charged with voyeurism after medical clinic staff were surreptitiously filmed in the washroom has approval to practice again. Dr.
Politicians must respond properly to populist sentiment: Manning

Politicians must respond properly to populist sentiment: Manning

OTTAWA — Preston Manning. Doug Ford. The architect of the campaign that saw Britain vote to leave the EU.
Ottawa's northern rep Simon proposes indigenous protected areas' for Arctic

Ottawa's northern rep Simon proposes indigenous protected areas' for Arctic

Arctic environments should be conserved through a network of indigenous protected areas that would give Inuit more control over their land, says an interim report from a high-profile northerner.

GO Transit trains resume service after power restored at control centre

TORONTO — Service has resumed on the Toronto and Hamilton area's commuter rail system after a power outage brought all trains to a halt for hours during Friday's morning rush.
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