Craig Saunders
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Propagandist, dad, ski patroller and Torontonian
Why in the hell are we allowing corporations to profit off blood donations? Whose stupid idea was this?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#Cdnpoli
#healthcare
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2 people die after âfatal adverse reactionsâ while giving plasma in Winnipeg: Health Canada | CBC News
CBC News has learned two people â including a 22-year-old international student â died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/2-people-die-after-fatal-adverse-reactions-while-giving-plasma-in-winnipeg-health-canada-9.7122868
about 5 hours ago
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Brittlestar
about 8 hours ago
This crappy hotel is home.
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This Crappy Hotel Is Home
Sometimes you step down to someone else's step up
https://www.brittlestar.com/p/this-crappy-hotel-is-home
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This was a bit of a rough winter around
#Toronto
. But the last couple winters here are outliers on a trend, and the southwestern states paint a very different picture.
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Mayor Olivia Chow to crack down on âbad landlordsâ amid complaints of mice, mold and bedbugs at 500 Dawes
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has introduced a motion to crack down on âbad landlords,â including the owner of 500 Dawes Road, by creating a public database of problematic rental properties and expanding ...
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/mayor-olivia-chow-to-crack-down-on-bad-landlords-amid-complaints-of-mice-mold-and/article_1fda2cb5-174c-455f-a550-3b151cffda11.html
about 9 hours ago
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And today in Ford World, the province has appointed a management consultant and a marketing specialist to oversee the Peel and York Catholic school boards. Two people with no background in education whatsoever, based on the bios provided by the government.
#onpoli
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Justin Chandler
7 days ago
"Students across the province are protesting recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) â the post-secondary financial aid system will go from a majority grant structure to a majority loan structure in the new school year."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#OnPoli
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'No cuts, no fees, no corporate universities': Students stage mass protest over Ford governmentâs OSAP cuts | CBC News
Students across the province are protesting recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) â the post-secondary financial aid system will go from a majority grant structure to a major...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/osap-protest-ontario-toronto-9.7114458
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Toronto police officers accused of GPS tracking victim, disposing evidence in sewer: court docs | CBC News
Newly released court documents reveal more details about charges laid against multiple Toronto police officers in a sweeping corruption probe â including allegations that an officer helped place a GPS...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-police-project-south-allegations-9.7099284
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Rodney đ§đ
7 days ago
University of Waterloo student strike today, protesting with students across Ontario to OSAP cuts! Begging all of u, especially non-students, to write/contact ur MPP, Post-Sec Minister Nolan Quinn, & Premier Ford. They need to hear that all of us care about education, & that students are our future
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City of Toronto
7 days ago
Toronto Public Health advising Pearson International Airport travellers of potential measles exposure News Release:
https://www.toronto.ca/news/toronto-public-health-advising-pearson-international-airport-travellers-of-potential-measles-exposure-4/
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Toronto Public Health advising Pearson International Airport travellers of potential measles exposure
News Release March 4, 2026 Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles, with members of the public possibly being exposed on the following flights and location on Sunday, February 22, 2026: Avianca, Flight AV579 (Guatemala City to San Salvador)âŻon February 21 Avianca Flight AV324 (San Salvador to Toronto) on February 22 Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 Arrivals on February 22 from approximately 1:40 to 4:10 p.m. Measles is [âŠ]
https://www.toronto.ca/news/toronto-public-health-advising-pearson-international-airport-travellers-of-potential-measles-exposure-4/
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The Province Took Over Ontarioâs Biggest School Boards to Fix Their Finances. The Numbers Tell a Different Story -
thelocal.to/ontario-scho...
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The Province Took Over Ontarioâs Biggest School Boards to Fix Their Finances. The Numbers Tell a Different Story | The Local
Analysis by The Local shows Ontarioâs largest boards receive some of the lowest per-pupil funding in the provinceâraising questions about whether the real problem is mismanagement or the funding formu...
https://thelocal.to/ontario-school-board-takeover-funding-formula/
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Here's a map showing how the
#Ontario
post-secondary
#education
funding shortfall affects students living in different census divisions. For fun, it also includes corporate tax breaks in each of those areas.
#HandsOffOurEducation
#onpoli
www.datawrapper.de/_/QLXpO/
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The $2.4 Billion Shortfall: Local Impacts of Ontarioâs Post-Secondary Funding Gap | Created with Datawrapper
Despite a $1.6B annual boost, inflation and population growth leave the sector with a $2.4B shortfall by 2027âa stark contrast to the millions given in corporate tax breaks
https://www.datawrapper.de/_/QLXpO/
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Last week the Ford gov't announced new
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#HandsOffOurEducation
#onpoli
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Today's announcement of a new advisory council for
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#education
: Callandra says they'll use every tool available to improve outcomes. Except funding, of course. So what is their new tool? Education overview run by CD Howe and an economist.
7 days ago
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8 days ago
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found.
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/h...
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Investigation finds âsecretlyâ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply | CNN
Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety were secretly added to foods and supplements without notifying the public or the FDA, a new investigation found.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/health/secret-food-additives-investigation-wellness
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Gabe OrtĂz
11 days ago
âDolly Parton Childrenâs Hospital did not share how much Parton donated as part of the naming announcement. But Matt Schaefer, its president and CEO, said her support would ensure âevery child who walks through our doors receives the treatment they deserve.ââ GOD BLESS DOLLY PARTON
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A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee
Dolly Partonâs name might inspire full-throated sing-a-longs to her working womanâs anthem â9 to 5,â or evoke memories of thrilling days spent at her Dollywood theme park.
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/national_world/article_305800c0-b891-52be-961d-1af92fd2eeef.html
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Toronto Star
9 days ago
Torontoâs mayor promised to help these tenants. Months later, conditions are so bad Canada Post wonât deliver their mail
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Torontoâs mayor promised to help these tenants. Months later, conditions are so bad Canada Post wonât deliver their mail
Tenants at 500 Dawes Rd. say they must travel 45 minutes to get their mail after Canada Post cancelled delivery to the building for the âsafety of our employees.â
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontos-mayor-promised-to-help-these-tenants-months-later-conditions-are-so-bad-canada-post/article_2813cde8-55ba-4b53-87a0-7fe74cfb8ae7.html
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Elizabeth Renzetti: Big tech is selling me something. Hereâs what Iâm doing instead of buying
We can all still have a say on AI and the effect itâs having on our lives through the Peopleâs Consultation
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/big-tech-is-selling-me-something-heres-what-im-doing-instead-of-buying/article_b0de2afe-e3b4-43a0-892d-de4f32aff1bc.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&utm_campaign=user-share
9 days ago
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The older I get, the more I relate to Toad.
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10 days ago
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How-Sen Chong
10 days ago
Just as weather is getting less predictable and more severe, Environment Canada is shutting down a vital weather service â notably as Ottawa is cutting budgets to essentially every budget but the military.
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Move to shut down Canada-wide weather system draws backlash
YouTube video by CTV News
https://youtu.be/zqu4Nauyx3k?si=9eX4J1ky0MS-6rcK
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Doug Saunders
11 days ago
Most Iranians and most neighbouring countries want an end to the theocratic regime. But Iran, almost uniquely, has neither a single unified governing regime nor a single set of motives and aspirations among those seeking its ouster.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: Which regime? What change? Iranâs complexity means there are no magic bullets
Iran, almost uniquely, has neither a single unified governing regime nor a single set of motives and aspirations among those seeking its ouster
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-which-regime-what-change-irans-complexity-means-there-are-no-magic/
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Venezuela, Iran, Cuba... Trump's invading and annexing countries with regimes that are rather hard to defend today, but history tells us that an authoritarian regime bent on expansion will not stop there.
11 days ago
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Kate
12 days ago
I believe yâall got the memo, right? Donât buy American - theyâve deleted all their food safety measures. Many stores are now selling blueberries from Peru!
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www.thestar.com/news/crime/t...
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Three Peel cops face provincial watchdog investigation over alleged misconduct tied to Project South
If the alleged misconduct is substantiated, the officers â whose names have not been publicly released â could face non-criminal disciplinary charges.
https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/three-peel-cops-face-provincial-watchdog-investigation-over-alleged-misconduct-tied-to-project-south/article_5c2c4f3c-447d-424a-ac6a-8a9390429382.html
12 days ago
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The Globe and Mail
12 days ago
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Ontario Science Centreâs new home is smaller, worse and probably pricier
None of the Ford governmentâs main claims about this new facility at Ontario Place appear to be true
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-science-centre-building-doug-ford/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Jack Hauen
12 days ago
New: The Ford government secretly reduced Canadian content requirements for two of its biggest transit projects, and when confronted, said no policies had changed.
#onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/municip...
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Ford government hid decision to lower Canadian content requirement for new trains: emails
Metrolinx learned about Cancon exemption years after decision was made, internal notes say
https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/ford-government-hid-decision-to-lower-canadian-content-requirement-for-new-trains-emails-11931501
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Karl Schamotta
12 days ago
The US is truly exceptional in that it has grown more quickly than its advanced-economy counterparts since the pandemic, while also doing far more borrowing. Canada, for all her productivity faults, has generated decent growth while on a more restrained fiscal trajectory:
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Workers at Hamilton library are concerned their employer plans to restrict access to only people with library cards - a measure they say would be ineffective - and are calling on governments to deal with root problems and stop offloading issues to libraries.
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Drug use and overdoses run rampant in Canadaâs public libraries
Libraries are one of the last true public spaces but have found themselves on the front lines of the opioid and mental health crisis gripping parts of the country.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/drug-use-and-overdoses-run-rampant-in-canadas-public-libraries/
12 days ago
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Robert Benzie
13 days ago
I will be answering âŠâȘ@thestar.com readersâ questions about the new Ontario Science Centre and the Ontario Place redevelopment on Friday at 10 a.m.
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
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Doug Ford unveils design for new Science Centre at Ontario Place
About 5,700 jobs are expected to be created during construction, the government said.
https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-unveils-design-for-new-science-centre-at-ontario-place/article_65f7aa99-6683-4306-9540-8bfe4d9db295.html
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More and more, I'm feeling that it's not "a few cops" who are corrupt, but the entire system that is corrupt.
www.thespec.com/news/crime/p...
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Married Halton cops among Ponzi scheme âwinnersâ fighting court order to pay back millions
Married officers among those fighting to keep millions from scam
https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/ponzi-police-halton-grozelle-appeal/article_7fc79315-8714-5683-82a2-729c9969b1ba.html#tncms-source=hot-stories
13 days ago
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Brutal. Canada spends very little on arts and culture, and regional presses are key to developing great authors and works.
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13 days ago
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The Beaverton
16 days ago
Trump demands Canada give him all their Olympic medals
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Trump demands Canada give him all their Olympic medals
OTTAWA - Following the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Canada's athletes received an unusual message from President of the United States Donald Trump, stating simply âGive me all of yo...
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/02/trump-demands-canada-give-him-all-their-olympic-medals/
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Elizabeth Renzetti: Surely ensuring women can vote is an inalienable right? Look to the U.S. to see why itâs in question
The idea of taking the vote away from women entirely is getting louder
https://www.thestar.com/elizabeth-renzetti-surely-ensuring-women-can-vote-is-an-inalienable-right-look-to-the-u/article_7173897c-ba11-4102-90ba-81a2553868c2.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&utm_campaign=user-share
20 days ago
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Richard Kadrey
21 days ago
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions
21 days ago
Doug Ford was upset yesterday because malls weren't open on Family Day.
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Noovo Info
22 days ago
Ottawa appelé à aider Cuba face au blocus américain.
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Ottawa appelé à aider Cuba face au blocus américain
«Nous sommes profondément préoccupés par la détérioration de la situation à Cuba.»
https://www.noovo.info/nouvelles/politique/article/ottawa-appele-a-aider-cuba-face-au-blocus-americain/
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LabourStart
22 days ago
AUSTRALIA: Thousands of early education workers get big win in push for 30 per cent pay rise
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Big win for early education workers in push for 30 per cent pay rise
If the recommendation is followed through, it would put an extra $17,500 in the pocket of workers.
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/thousands-of-early-education-workers-get-big-win-in-push-for-30-per-cent-pay-rise-221805225.html
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Interesting that the right cries "Freedom of Speech" when someone protests, but is silent when freedom of speech is actually suppressed by government.
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22 days ago
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Radio Mix - Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
https://youtu.be/LoOLc18uTw8?si=M2QLJ154Fli7qU2e
23 days ago
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Neil Turkewitz
23 days ago
âBy removing writing from reportersâ workloads, weâve effectively freed up an extra workday for them each week.â A newspaper editor actually said this!
@theonion.com
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Adjusted for inflation, today's post-secondary funding announcement leaves colleges and universities with $1.5 billion *less* funding than in 2018. Still the lowest per-capita funding in Canada.
#onpoli
#PSE
27 days ago
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Steven High
28 days ago
An old friend died suddenly today. It seems like yesterday Joel Duff and I were on the executive of the Ottawa U Grad Student Association. He was probably the most alive person I ever met. He later went to work for the labour movement, where he made a real difference. Thank you Joel.
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Aaron Rupar
29 days ago
Bloomington police announce arrests in sex trafficking bust: "Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
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The way the U.S. flip flops and threatens to rip up agreements and contracts, one wonders why anyone would risk doing business there anymore.
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Carney speaks to Trump after president erupts over Gordie Howe Bridge | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to his U.S. counterpart early Tuesday morning about the Gordie Howe Bridge, which Donald Trump has threatened to block. Carney reportedly explained to him that...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-carney-gordie-howe-bridge-9.7082658
29 days ago
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Matt Elliott
29 days ago
My
@thestar.com
column: With Toronto cops facing a huge corruption scandal, it should be impossible for Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto council to just rubber-stamp yet another big police budget increase today. The job of police reform is not done. Not by a longshot.
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Matt Elliott: Toronto police are doing less â but asking for more money. Why is Olivia Chow determined to give them what they want?
At Tuesdayâs budget meeting, city councillors will debate the mayorâs 2026 spending plan, which includes a $94-million boost for the Toronto Police Service.
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/toronto-police-are-doing-less-but-asking-for-more-money-why-is-olivia-chow-determined/article_3b90adbe-067b-4d01-a913-d48cb4a92e33.html
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Matt Elliott
29 days ago
CFO Stephen Conforti says there's about $1.7 billion in reserve draws in this budget, about $400 million more than last year. Conforti says that $400 million is driven by FIFA and election costs and provincial funds for shelter costs that were temporarily stashed in a reserve fund.
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The Tyee
about 1 month ago
Today, The Tyee is strong, stable and trusted. And seeking a new editor to lead our next chapter.
#CdnMedia
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The Tyee Is Recruiting Our Next Editor-in-Chief | The Tyee
Founding editor David Beers is passing the baton to a new leader. Is it you?
https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2026/02/09/The-Tyee-Recruiting-Editor-in-Chief/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial
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Hahahahahaha!
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Elizabeth Renzetti: High-profile names like Frank Stronach get all the attention. But this is how to really help victims find justice
Alternatives to trials may better serve victims of sexual violence.
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/high-profile-names-like-frank-stronach-get-all-the-attention-but-this-is-how-to/article_37c547ba-6d1d-415e-b0ee-7e4a936d5258.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&utm_campaign=user-share
about 1 month ago
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The only surprising thing here is that there's actually an investigation this time.
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Toronto police corruption case: Explosive allegations against officers accused of leaking information to criminals
York Regional Police are expected to release results of their investigation, dubbed Project South, at 10 a.m. The chiefs from York and Toronto police will âprovide commentâ on the probe.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/cops-charged-project-south/article_c598519e-b3ae-4018-adba-a5228fb7b11e.html
about 1 month ago
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