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Why isn't Sam Nordquist's murder being treated as a hate crime?

Why isn’t Sam Nordquist’s murder being treated as a hate crime?

The brutal murder of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who was tortured and killed in New York state in a case that officials have called “beyond depraved,” has sparked vigils across the U.S. and in Canada as the 2SLGBTQ+ community mourns. But police say they have no evidence that it is a hate crime, raising questions around when the charge is applied.

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford government’s restrictive and retroactive information clampdown passes

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government passed legislation Thursday…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Vancouver Rise aiming higher after winning first-ever NSL championship

VANCOUVER — Even after being crowned champions, the Vancouver Rise…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Barrett, Shead excited to return to Scotiabank Arena for playoff basketball

TORONTO — RJ Barrett has been waiting his whole life,…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Body found in submerged vehicle that entered Lake Ontario after police stop attempt

Ontario’s police watchdog says divers have pulled a body from…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

‘SMS blasters’ that mimic cell towers seized in Toronto cybercrime investigation

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have seized the first…

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Stage is set for the PWHL's 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final between Montreal, Ottawa
Star

April 23, 2026

Stage is set for the PWHL’s 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final between Montreal, Ottawa

For the first time in PWHL history, a Canadian team…

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PWHL to add 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season
Star

April 23, 2026

PWHL to add 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season

The PWHL will add a ninth team in Detroit that…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

Canada to face Brazil with Billie Jean King Cup spot at stake

LONDON — Canada will face Brazil in November with its…

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Entertainment, Arts, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Rianna Lim

‘One of my joys’: Meet the Toronto subway musicians bringing rhythm to rush hour

TORONTO — Cellist Leo Zhang has performed for more people…

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