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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

OPP investigate death of inmate at Millhaven Institution in Bath, Ont.

BATH, ONTARIO — Provincial police are investigating the death of…

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Winnipeg-based retailer to liquidate all Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores
Star

May 8, 2026

Winnipeg-based retailer to liquidate all Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 8, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough enters party’s nascent leadership race

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal legislator Lee Fairclough has entered the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Man, 36, charged with first-degree murder in woman’s death in Welland, Ont.

WELLAND — Niagara regional police say a man has been…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 8, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario Liberals set to pick byelection candidate amid jabs in nomination race

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal nomination race that has seen…

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Are you a job hugger? Here's why many Canadians are holding on for dear life
Star

May 8, 2026

Are you a job hugger? Here’s why many Canadians are holding on for dear life

LISTEN | Why more Canadians are ‘job hugging’:Cost of Living8:23Why…

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B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop 'Cancer Guy' from dispensing medical advice
Star

May 8, 2026

B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop ‘Cancer Guy’ from dispensing medical advice

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is seeking…

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Sports

May 8, 2026

Toronto Tempo set for historic first regular-season WNBA game

TORONTO — History will be made tonight when the Toronto…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Former U.S. president Barack Obama in Toronto for keynote speech

TORONTO — Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto…

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