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'Nobody wants us around': Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate

‘Nobody wants us around’: Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate

Premier Doug Ford’s announcement he’ll introduce legislation to address the housing and opioid crises is stirring emotional debate across Ontario. New rules would allow municipalities to dismantle homeless encampments, but Thunder Bay’s mayor says it’s not the direction his city would take. People with no permanent home and community advocates also share their views.

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Losses in China lead to $5B charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets
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December 4, 2024

Losses in China lead to $5B charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets

The poor performance of the Detroit automaker’s Chinese joint ventures…

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Pennsylvania grandmother looking for cat is believed to have fallen into 9-metre deep sinkhole
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December 4, 2024

Pennsylvania grandmother looking for cat is believed to have fallen into 9-metre deep sinkhole

A grandmother looking for her lost cat apparently fell into…

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Family members sue Alberta government and company over 15-year-old's death in group home
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December 4, 2024

Family members sue Alberta government and company over 15-year-old’s death in group home

Three family members are suing the Alberta government and a…

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From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.'s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
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December 4, 2024

From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for U.S. health and human…

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As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response
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December 4, 2024

As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response

Homeless encampments have become increasingly common in Montreal, leading authorities…

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These aren't your granny's bodice rippers — modern romance novels take spice to a whole new level
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December 4, 2024

These aren’t your granny’s bodice rippers — modern romance novels take spice to a whole new level

If you’ve noticed that romance novels are a lot spicier…

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93-year-old YouTuber back in business after being kicked off platform over porn allegation
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December 4, 2024

93-year-old YouTuber back in business after being kicked off platform over porn allegation

A 93-year-old retired University of Toronto professor had her YouTube…

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Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
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December 4, 2024

Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently

Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year —…

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This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he's suing the organization
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December 4, 2024

This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he’s suing the organization

For four years, Stephen Greensides worked in Scouts Canada’s safe…

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