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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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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 12, 2026

Cyclist dead after alleged hit-and-run crash in southwestern Ontario, police say

GLEN MORRIS — Police in southwest Ontario say they’ve arrested…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

January 11, 2026

Eight people arrested at a Toronto anti-immigration rally and counter-protest

TORONTO — Toronto police say eight people are facing several…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 11, 2026

Cyclist dead after hit-and-run crash in southwestern Ontario, police say

GLEN MORRIS — Police in southwest Ontario are investigating a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 11, 2026

Woman, 82, dead after getting hit by car in Whitby, Ont., police say

WHITBY — Police in Whitby, Ont., say a woman has…

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Madeline Schizas climbs 3 spots to capture her 4th Canadian figure skating title
Star

January 11, 2026

Madeline Schizas climbs 3 spots to capture her 4th Canadian figure skating title

Madeline Schizas came in with a bold message for anyone…

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Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

January 11, 2026

Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet

The CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news…

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The apprenticeship of Prince George
Star

January 11, 2026

The apprenticeship of Prince George

When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help…

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The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?
Star

January 11, 2026

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?

The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter…

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Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores
Star

January 11, 2026

Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores

With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined…

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