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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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National

April 27, 2026

In the news today: New affordability poll, Online harms rally, Ontario housing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Business, Construction, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate, Social

April 27, 2026

Sharif Hassan

A major housing development is in the works east of Toronto, but some are crying foul

The City of Pickering is set to vote next month…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford apologizes after personal insults in legislature, Liberal MPP says

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal member of provincial parliament says…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Teen boy wanted in fatal Ontario mall shooting turns himself in, police say

HAMILTON — Police say a 14-year-old boy wanted in a…

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Sports

April 26, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Barnes, Ingram help Raptors past Cavaliers 93-89; playoff series tied 2-2

TORONTO — Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had a brief…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 26, 2026

One person dead after boat overturns in the St. Lawrence River: police

Provincial police say one person has died after a boat…

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Sports

April 26, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Lights Out: Raptors adjusting to early start time for Game 4 vs. Cavaliers

TORONTO — Success in the NBA playoffs is all about…

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Trump's controversial ballroom is getting a new push. How did we get here?
Star

April 26, 2026

Trump’s controversial ballroom is getting a new push. How did we get here?

The Trump administration is ramping up its push for the…

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Sports

April 25, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Lights Out: Raptors adjusting to early start time for Game 3 vs. Cavaliers

TORONTO — Success in the NBA playoffs is all about…

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