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Heavy rain in Ottawa causes flooding, power outages and road closures

Heavy rain in Ottawa causes flooding, power outages and road closures

OTTAWA — Heavy rain in Ottawa caused the flooding of roads and properties across the city on Thursday. As skies began to clear late in the afternoon, the City of Ottawa said no injuries had been reported.
Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision

Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision

TORONTO — The Ontario Integrity Commissioner said it has begun reviewing a request from Premier Doug Ford's office to investigate a senior aide about his role in selecting which lands in the protected Greenbelt would be approved for housing developme
Woman faces fraud charges over claim to $70-million lottery ticket

Woman faces fraud charges over claim to $70-million lottery ticket

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested a women who allegedly made a fake claim for a $70-million Lotto Max ticket.

Toronto transit riders can use credit, debit cards to pay fare starting Aug. 15

Transit riders in Toronto will be able to use their credit or debit card, including cards on smartphones or smartwatches, to pay for fares starting on Tuesday.
'Certain developers' favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says

'Certain developers' favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says

TORONTO — The province's decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction favoured "certain developers" with ties to the housing minister, and failed to consider the potential consequences of the move, an investigation by the audit
Inquest to be held into 2017 deaths of couple shot in Ontario hospital

Inquest to be held into 2017 deaths of couple shot in Ontario hospital

A date has been set for an inquest into the 2017 deaths of a married couple following shootings in a southern Ontario hospital. During the incident in Cobourg, Ont.
Two 16-year-olds charged with manslaughter, arson in Ottawa fatal fire

Two 16-year-olds charged with manslaughter, arson in Ottawa fatal fire

Ottawa police say they have charged two 16-year-old male suspects in the death of 17-year-old Hussein Hamam last month. Each is being charged with manslaughter, arson causing bodily harm and possession of an incendiary material.
Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Ontario is proposing regulations to protect workers in the province from heat-related illnesses amid a rise in extreme heat events across Canada due to climate change.
LCBO to phase out paper bags in all locations starting Sept. 5

LCBO to phase out paper bags in all locations starting Sept. 5

Paper bags will no longer be available at Liquor Control Board of Ontario stores starting Sept. 5.
Man, 92, charged with sexual assault, committing an indecent act in Toronto

Man, 92, charged with sexual assault, committing an indecent act in Toronto

A 92-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a sexual assault investigation in Toronto. Police say officers responded to a sexual assault call in the Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West area on June 25 at around 1:30 p.m.