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CN train derailment halts some passenger trains in southwestern Ontario: Via Rail

CN train derailment halts some passenger trains in southwestern Ontario: Via Rail

An investigation is underway after a Canadian National Railway Co. train derailed in southwestern Ontario this morning, halting passenger train service.
Police investigating drowning of three-year-old child at provincial park

Police investigating drowning of three-year-old child at provincial park

Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating after a three-year-old child drowned at a provincial park on Thursday. Police say officers were sent to Sandbanks Provincial Park at around 5:30 p.m.
NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible

NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible

The five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted in the high-profile London, Ont., sexual assault trial Thursday, but the jury is still out on whether or not they’ll be able to resume their NHL careers.
Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss

Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss

BURNABY — Samantha Chang's two first-half goals was all Vancouver Rise FC needed in defeating AFC Toronto 2-1 on Thursday in Northern Super League action.
Matt Johnson's 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' to open TIFF's Midnight Madness

Matt Johnson's 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' to open TIFF's Midnight Madness

TORONTO — Matt Johnson’s time-warping bromantic misadventure and a crime thriller starring Bob Odenkirk are headed to the Midnight Madness program at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Hulk Hogan's storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches

Hulk Hogan's storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches

TORONTO — At the fan festival leading up to WrestleMania X8, World Wrestling Federation chairman Vince McMahon wanted to get a sense of who the audience would be pulling for in the anticipated match between Hulk Hogan and Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson.
'It really gets to you': Residents try to beat the heat in Toronto, southern Ontario

'It really gets to you': Residents try to beat the heat in Toronto, southern Ontario

TORONTO — A heat warning in the Greater Toronto Area and other parts of southern Ontario had workers and residents looking for ways to keep cool on Thursday, as temperatures were expected to reach up to 35 C.
Ontario sees no new measles cases in former hot spot for first time since spring

Ontario sees no new measles cases in former hot spot for first time since spring

TORONTO — Canada's former measles hot spot is reporting no new cases for the first time since a spring surge.
'Best place to make movies': Toronto presents Guillermo del Toro with key to the city

'Best place to make movies': Toronto presents Guillermo del Toro with key to the city

TORONTO — Toronto has handed Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro the key to the city in recognition of his affinity for making films here.
Old school baseball carries Blue Jays past Yankees and to the top of the AL East

Old school baseball carries Blue Jays past Yankees and to the top of the AL East

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays made a strong case for old school baseball in their series win over the long-ball loving New York Yankees.