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Members of First Nation in northern Ontario to return home after wildfire evacuations

Members of First Nation in northern Ontario to return home after wildfire evacuations

Residents of a First Nation in northern Ontario will start returning home Friday after a wildfire threatened the community early last month and forced more than 2,000 people to evacuate, officials said.
Two teens charged after rocks thrown at moving vehicles in Markham, Ont.: police

Two teens charged after rocks thrown at moving vehicles in Markham, Ont.: police

Two teens are facing charges after police say rocks were thrown at moving vehicles in Markham, Ont., causing a serious crash last year.
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor.
Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

HALIFAX — A researcher says an experimental gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder is saving almost as much money for the treatment of five patients as the study itself costs.
Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday

Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday

TORONTO — Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also knows what to do when the football is in his hands.
Springer homers twice, Blue Jays win 8-5 to sweep Yankees and take first in AL East

Springer homers twice, Blue Jays win 8-5 to sweep Yankees and take first in AL East

TORONTO — George Springer smacked a pair of two-run homers to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-5 win and a four-game series sweep over the New York Yankees on Thursday.
Toronto FC beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in first game since buying out Italian DPs

Toronto FC beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in first game since buying out Italian DPs

NEW YORK — Toronto FC, in its first outing since buying out the contacts of Italian designated players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, was beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in the lone MLS game Thursday.
University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel

University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of the University of California this week reiterated that student governments are prohibited from financial boycotts of companies associated with any particular country, including Israel, as the Trump administration
Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

TORONTO — A Public Health Ontario report released Thursday suggests a continuing downward trend in new measles cases. The health agency reported 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 additions last week and 96 the week before that.
Victim's hijab 'violently' pulled off during alleged swarming attack: advocates

Victim's hijab 'violently' pulled off during alleged swarming attack: advocates

OSHAWA — A swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa, Ont.