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Pride Toronto moves closer to securing annual grant amid controversy

Pride Toronto moves closer to securing annual grant amid controversy

TORONTO — Canada's largest Pride parade is one step closer to securing municipal funding that has been threatened by a decision to ban uniformed police officers from the annual event.

Man who sent intimate phone photo to woman's son has 3-year jail term upheld

TORONTO — A man who secretly downloaded intimate pictures from a woman's cellphone, threatened to pass them around, and sent one of the images to her son had his three-year prison term upheld on Monday even though the prosecution and defence had prop
People committing suicide because of long wait for help, N.S. Tories say

People committing suicide because of long wait for help, N.S. Tories say

HALIFAX — The Progressive Conservatives committed $40 million to mental health services in Nova Scotia on Monday, saying the Liberals have failed to address a deepening crisis that is seeing people commit suicide as they wait up to a year to get emer

Former PC organizer to plead not guilty to convention assault charge: lawyer

CALGARY — The lawyer for Alan Hallman says the one-time organizer with Jason Kenney's Progressive Conservative leadership campaign intends to plead not guilty to an assault charge.
'Rumble' wins $50,000 award for best Canadian film at Hot Docs festival

'Rumble' wins $50,000 award for best Canadian film at Hot Docs festival

TORONTO — "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World" took top honours at this year's Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

14-year-old boy charged with stealing car from dealership, fleeing police

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland police nabbed an alleged car thief on the weekend — one too young to drive. They say a 14-year-old boy is facing charges after being caught behind the wheel of a new red Chevrolet Cruze allegedly stolen from a St.

London, Ont., officers charged with assault in connection with 2016 arrest

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says two officers with the London force are facing criminal charges related to a 2016 arrest.
Amping up support for Ontario music

Amping up support for Ontario music

Ontario is investing in the music industry with 190 new grants that help local companies and artists
Back in the dope game: Marijuana industry pioneer launches cannabis streaming firm

Back in the dope game: Marijuana industry pioneer launches cannabis streaming firm

TORONTO — Marijuana industry pioneer Chuck Rifici is turning to streaming — a business model often used in mining — to tackle what he says are growing pains facing the rapidly expanding sector. There are 1.

Shelburne man faces string of drug charges after arrest

SHELBURNE, Ont. — A 30-year-old man from Shelburne, Ont., is facing more than a dozen drug-related charges after a weekend arrest. Shelburne police say they searched a local apartment on Saturday evening and uncovered six types of drugs.
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