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Board probes kaffiyeh incident at high school

Video shows staff member telling student wearing Palestinian garment that it reminds her of Hamas

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April 29, 2024
A tall order with a lot at stake
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A tall order with a lot at stake

Restaurant ordered to remove wooden posts from patio despite approval from city in 2016

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April 29, 2024
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Harry, Meghan to visit Nigeria next month

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will visit Nigeria in May for talks on the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans, a Nigerian official said Sunday.

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April 29, 2024
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Proposed change to decriminalization draws ire

VANCOUVER Advocates for drug users are raising concerns about British Columbia’s request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces, saying it may be a step backward in the fight against the deadly opioid crisis.

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April 29, 2024
Province reveals details of cellphone policy
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Province reveals details of cellphone policy

Tough measures for schools also include crackdown on student vaping

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April 29, 2024
Mayor steps up to the plate for school nutrition programs in city
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Mayor steps up to the plate for school nutrition programs in city

I remember as a child, attending school in what was then one of Toronto’s poorest neighbourhoods, being jealous of friends whose parents would give them a couple of dollars instead of sending them to school with a lunch.

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April 29, 2024
Justice on her bucket list' - and she's not giving up
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Justice on her bucket list' - and she's not giving up

Sister hopeful despite attending years of court hearings into deaths of Harrison family and now facing the prospect of another trial

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April 29, 2024
Jets make a dream come true for ex-Argo Stiggers
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Jets make a dream come true for ex-Argo Stiggers

Qwan’tez Stiggers thought his NFL dream ended nearly four years ago.

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April 28, 2024
Rolling Thunder on verge of sweep
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Rolling Thunder on verge of sweep

Second-half surge, smothering defence overpower Pelicans

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April 28, 2024
Curtain coming down on another disappearing act
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Curtain coming down on another disappearing act

The current crisis in Leafland, with the local heroes down 3-1 in a series one loss away from another humiliating playoff washout, comes down to the most fundamental of hockey concepts.

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April 28, 2024
Dodgers' additions add up to win
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Dodgers' additions add up to win

Tyler Glasnow is really good, and right now the Blue Jays offence is really bad. That led to the expected result at the Rogers Centre on Saturday afternoon, a 4-2 loss to the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers.

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April 28, 2024
Fix for offence has to start at the top
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Fix for offence has to start at the top

Schneider's only good option is hoping his stars start heating up at the plate

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April 28, 2024
Elimination watch
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Elimination watch

Cup hopes are on thin ice, with Matthews ailing and Bruins one win away from advancing

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April 28, 2024
COPPER STOPPER
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COPPER STOPPER

How a Toronto company's $10-billion mine closed, and became a cautionary tale for the global energy transition

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April 28, 2024
Singh looks vulnerable in Liberal-NDP deal. Is it time for him to end it?
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Singh looks vulnerable in Liberal-NDP deal. Is it time for him to end it?

In a recurring feature, Susan Delacourt, a small-l liberal, and Matt Gurney, a small-c conservative, bring their different perspectives - and shared commitment to civil disagreement - to the political debates of the moment.

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April 28, 2024
How to talk to your aging, divorcing parents
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How to talk to your aging, divorcing parents

It can be a surprise when your folks outlive their marriage. Try these approaches

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April 28, 2024
Winning never felt so bad
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Winning never felt so bad

Collin McLeod received a substantial inheritance, won big on the lottery, then lost it all while he was in jail

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April 28, 2024
Cheers from the stands
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Cheers from the stands

A group of Blue Jays fans gave her a gift for her ailing husband. She wants to thank them for their act of kindness

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April 28, 2024
Beloved by design
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Beloved by design

New Uniqlo T-shirts and tote bags pay tribute to three long-standing Scarborough restaurants. Here's what makes these three eateries so special

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April 28, 2024
Discontent reigns in post-apartheid era
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Discontent reigns in post-apartheid era

Freedom Day comes amid waning popularity of party once led by Mandela

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April 28, 2024
Zameer case offers a chance for change
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Zameer case offers a chance for change

Political opportunity is a lot like the weather. It comes when it comes. When the wind blows, you can fly a kite.

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April 28, 2024
WHEELS OF CHANGE
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WHEELS OF CHANGE

Bike bus initiative aims to steer kids away from cars for safer school trips

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April 28, 2024
Summit eyes equitable care strategies
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Summit eyes equitable care strategies

Black youth are facing an escalating crisis of mental health. Some doctors are taking action

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April 28, 2024
Free food post draws firestorm for Indian man at Laurier U.
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Free food post draws firestorm for Indian man at Laurier U.

Online comments wrongly claim he earns $98K a year

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April 28, 2024
Short-term rental loopholes allow 'unscrupulous' actions
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Short-term rental loopholes allow 'unscrupulous' actions

Multi-unit owners' use of medium-term leases dodges Ontario's landlord-tenant regulations

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April 28, 2024
Ontario prisons seeing more drone drops
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Ontario prisons seeing more drone drops

Criminals often flying contraband right to inmates' windows, guards union says

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April 28, 2024
'Tis the season for spring's sneaky visitors
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'Tis the season for spring's sneaky visitors

Experts warn Ontarians to watch out for invasive species that pose a threat to native ecosystems

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April 28, 2024
Driven to dissatisfaction
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Driven to dissatisfaction

Drivers slamming on the brakes, injuring passengers. A rider with a toddler falling and breaking her nose, after the driver refuses to kneel the bus. A passenger leaving a bus in tears after being berated by a driver.

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April 28, 2024
Paris Olympics are in her sights
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Paris Olympics are in her sights

Sudbury's Swords is one of North America's most accomplished high school players

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April 27, 2024
He always lived up to the moment
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He always lived up to the moment

Legendary announcer Bob Cole had a knack for making that big call like no other

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April 27, 2024