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RECENT NEWS IN AND AROUND TORONTO

Murder charge laid in deadly police shootout
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:53 EST
Ontario Provincial Police have charged former township leader Fred Preston with first-degree murder in death of a constable who was killed in a shootout on a rural road in southwestern Ontario.

Drug and gun ring busted by OPP
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:07:38 EST
Almost a dozen people have been arrested after raids that Ontario Provincial Police say broke up a gun-smuggling and drug-trafficking ring operating in the province.

2 listeriosis cases investigated in Ont.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:03 EST
Health officials in Ontario are investigating two cases of listeriosis that appear to be linked to salami recalled from stores in Ontario and Quebec about three months ago.

Kings' Evans wreaks havoc with Raptors
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:00:26 EST
Tyreke Evans had his first triple-double as a pro, posting 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 113-90 on Wednesday night.

Toronto property tax increases could be reduced
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:31 EST
Residential property tax increases in Toronto may be shaved from four to 2.9%, according to Mayor David Miller.

Howard clinches Brier playoff berth
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:17:30 EST
Ontario's Glenn Howard wrapped up a playoff spot at the Brier in Halifax on Wednesday, while the rinks chasing him jockeyed for position.

Ontario child porn bust snares 35
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:58:29 EST
A co-ordinated investigation into child pornography in Ontario resulted in charges against 35 people across the province, police say.

Maple Leafs' Caputi keen to prove worth
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:46:49 EST
Toronto Maple Leafs' newcomer Luca Caputi is one of six rookies on the roster keen to prove his worth over the final 16 games.

Toronto man has to prove he's alive after tax mix-up
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:39 EST
Toronto elementary school teacher Michael Bednarski says he feels pretty good these days for a dead man.

Argos lure QB Hamdan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:03:32 EST
The Toronto Argonauts made their second quarterback move in as many days, signing Gibran Hamdan to a one-year contract plus an option.

Shaw Festival locks out workers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:05 EST
The Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., has locked out its maintenance employees in an ongoing labour dispute.

MLS players ready for strike: Nick Garcia
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:32 EST
Major League Soccer's labour dispute heats up as Toronto FC defender Nick Garcia expects players to strike if a new collective bargaining agreement is not in place before the start of the regular season - in two weeks.

Haim a 'tormented soul': Corey Feldman
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:57:15 EST
Canadian actor Corey Haim, an actor who had struggled with drug addiction, died at age 38 early Wednesday in Los Angeles. Police say the exact cause is unknown.

NDP accuses McGuinty of helping developers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:46 EST
Ontario's New Democrats say some land developers who paid $5,000 each to attend a dinner with Premier Dalton McGuinty will make huge profits as a result of legislative changes made by the government.

Toronto's lead pipe replacement program questioned
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:18:10 EST
New research by a U.S. water expert says homeowners who don't replace the lead pipes leading into their homes are taking a risk.