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Penguins allow four power-play goals, fall in OT to Senators

KANATA, Ontario — The Penguins apparently felt their penalty kill, which has shown cracks the last three weeks, needed a lot of extra work Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service

5 ways to reform Canada's bail system to benefit both the public and the accused

In the wake of recent high-profile crimes allegedly committed by accused people out on bail, including the slaying of a police officer in Ontario, police leaders and politicians are calling for a tougher bail system.

The Conversation

10 reasons why you should visit Southern Ontario this winter

With winter Arctic blasts, this part of Canada becomes a magical place to sip ‘liquid gold’ wine with cold lips.

Evening Standard

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Kraken win for first time in Ottawa, bring win streak to four games

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Kraken these days are getting used to making a statement by responding to one.

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Why for-profit homes won’t solve long-term care issues: Privatizing health services is a bad idea that just won’t go away

Canadian health economist Robert Evans called them zombies: ideas killed long ago by evidence, but re-emerging from the grave — often in disguise.

The Conversation

One of eight teen girls charged in Toronto stabbing death granted bail

An Ontario judge granted bail on Thursday to one of the eight teenage girls charged with killing a 59-year-old man in downtown Toronto, Canada, this month, subject to conditions.

Reuters

Winter storm causes havoc across Canada, disrupts holiday travel

Strong winds, freezing rain and heavy snowfall closed schools, cut power to homes and cancelled flights across Canada on Friday as a powerful winter storm swept across the country, prompting authorities to warn people to stay indoors ahead of worsening conditions.

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Winter storm cancels flights, closes schools in Canada

A major winter storm hitting Ontario and Quebec has caused widespread flight cancellations and school closures, and has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers

The Independent UK

Canadian man, 73, raged about ‘demons’ before Toronto condo building shooting

‘Why can’t you build the condominiums buildings by the Ontario building code so I did not have to do this,’ suspect says ahead of shooting

The Independent UK

Six neighbors killed in condo dispute in Toronto including suspect, 73

Six people, including the suspect, died and one person was wounded in a shooting at a high-rise condominium building near Toronto on Sunday when a 73-year-old gunman is alleged to have killed his neighbors before being shot dead by police.

Reuters

Pro hockey player, 18, falls to his death from Ontario apartment building

Police said no foul play was suspected as ‘sudden death’ is being investigated

The Independent UK

How a special guest of Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson serves as life lesson for his players: ‘One of the most selfless things someone could do’

CHICAGO — Coaches and players have friends and family attend games all the time, but Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson thought one of his old buddies from Ottawa, Ontario, Barrie Robillard, could set an example for his players.

Chicago Tribune

Even without strong powers, mayors find a way to get things done

Anyone following the debate around Ontario’s proposed Bill 39, which would permit the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa to exercise “strong mayor” powers, may be under the impression that the leaders of these large Canadian cities have difficulty getting things done.

The Conversation

The Notwithstanding Clause: Is It Time for Canada to Repeal It?

Critics say the clause is a threat to Canadian rights and freedoms and should be stripped from our Constitution

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Family of woman killed by Glasgow pensioner win payout from estate

Watson, originally from Glasgow, was found guilty of murder by a jury in Ontario in April 2017 and given a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years.

Tribune News Service

GM's BrightDrop to make vans for DHL Express Canada, starts Ontario production

INGERSOLL, Ontario — General Motors Co.'s BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle company is adding DHL Express Canada logistics company as a customer, the automaker said Monday.

Reuters

Ontario education workers accept labour contract with province

Education workers in Ontario, Canada's most populous province, have voted to accept a labour deal with the provincial government, union representatives said Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alberta becomes second Canadian province to ban UFC betting over integrity issues

Alberta joins Ontario in banning UFC betting.

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Ontario Enforces Ban on UFC Betting as Suspicion Grows

Why does the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario have concerns? Plus, Kevin Holland previews Saturday’s headliner vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Wagering on UFC banned in Ontario amid concerns of insider betting

UFC hasn't complied with Ontario's integrity requirements.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ontario gaming commission bans betting on UFC fights amid concerns of impropriety

As investigations continue into a UFC fight flagged for suspicious betting activity, Ontario's gaming commission has made up its mind.

Newsday

Jaroslav Halak earns his first win, Rangers beat Senators to end three-game skid

OTTAWA, Ontario — These were dire straits for the Rangers. If there was such a thing as a must-win game for an NHL team in November, this one, against the lowly Senators, was it for the Blueshirts, who’d lost their previous three games and who were facing a crisis of…

Los Angeles Times

Convicted felon to plead guilty to BB gun attacks on Planned Parenthood in Pasadena

LOS ANGELES — An Ontario man agreed this week to plead guilty to a series of BB gun shootings against a Planned Parenthood facility in Pasadena and violating a federal law that prohibits interfering with a woman seeking reproductive health services, authorities said.

The Conversation

No, invoking the Emergencies Act isn't the same as using the notwithstanding clause

Some commentators are comparing the federal government’s use of emergency legislation to deal with the prolonged “freedom convoy” protests in Ottawa and the Ontario government’s decision, since abandoned, to invoke the notwithstanding clause to impose back-to-work legislation on education workers.

Reuters

Ontario's education workers reach tentative deal with province

Ontario's education workers on Sunday reached a tentative deal with the government of the Canadian province, fending off a strike set to begin on Monday.

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