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Casino Rama evacuated over bomb threat

An anonymous threat was called in to the Orillia OPP
UPDATE: Snow to get heaviest overnight

Areas of the GTA could see 15 to 25 centimetres of snow by early Thursday
Court of appeal overturns aquittal of Hamilton man who shot would-be robber

Peter Khill may have to stand trial again on second degree murder
Transport truck driver busted for impaired, after driving the wrong way

Police say the 42-year-old was impaired by drugs
Tory hopes snow-clearing won't be affected by possible strike

Snow-clearing is almost entirely contracted out, but workers could strike at city yards
Toronto's outside workers' union and city agree to extend negotiation deadline by 48 hours

Negotiations are continuing today to avert a work stoppage involving the city’s outside workers that could begin as early as midnight.
New case of COVID-19 in Toronto

Provincial health officials announced a new positive case this morning involving a woman in her 60's who went to Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday after recently travelling to Iran.
Police break up protest affecting GO's Milton Line

Police say most of the protestors were cooperative but there were a handful of arrests.
GO train travel on Milton line could be slowed by protest Wednesday

Demonstrators have been occupying tracks in western Toronto
Search for nine-year-old in Lake Erie called off

Alex Ottley was swept into the icy water Feb. 15

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Fluoride Reintroduction Delayed

The chemical is now expected to be in the water system by November 2021
Market fluctuations no cause for concern says business expert

The TSX dropped over 380 points on Tuesday
Ice Rescue on Lake St. Clair

The man was taken to the hospital as a precaution
UPDATE: Fatal snowmobile crash in Amherstburg

Police say it appears the driver hit an object off the roadway
UPDATE: Essex Mayor Charged in Municipal Election Investigation

Lawrence Snively, 65, is charged
Tentative Deal at the University of Windsor

The deal covers skilled trades and technical staff at the university
Bidding Farewell to Former Tecumseh Fire Chief

Bob Tapak served as a firefighter and chief for over 40 years
Conservative MP Wants Single Event Sports Betting Legalized

A debate is expected in the spring
LaSalle Considering Bylaw Changes to Curb Coyote Influx

The town is looking at making changes to its fence height and feeding bylaws
Windsor-West MPP Condemning PC Plan to Privatize Social Assistance

The pilot programs will see the consolidation of Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program and Employment Ontario.

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Lakeshore Takes Game 1

The Lakeshore Canadiens beat the Essex 73's in their opening game of the Division semi-finals
Bucks Rip Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks dropped the Toronto Raptors in battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights
No Snacks For Lions

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with defensive lineman Damon "Snacks" Harrison
Maple Leafs Trim Tampa Bay

John Tavares scored two goals to help lift Toronto to win over the Lightning in Florida
Blue Jackets Snap Skid

Emil Bemstrom scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped an eight-game losing streak with win over the visiting Senators
Kobe's Memorial Held in L.A.

Kobe Bryant's sold-out memorial service brought the biggest names in the sport to tears at the Staples Centre
Ayres Day in Raleigh

David Ayres continues to make stops on his celebrity goalie tour, including an appearance on the Stephen Colbert Show
It's NHL Trade Deadline Day

The Red Wings and Canadiens both made deals Sunday
Admirals advance with a Game 7 win over Petrolia

Amherstburg beat the Flyers in PJHL playoff action
Raptors earn most lopsided victory in franchise history

Toronto beat Indiana by 46 points in a home win Sunday