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OPP investigating after early morning shooting on Highway 6; few details released

OPP investigating after early morning shooting on Highway 6; few details released

HAMILTON — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a shooting on Highway 6 east of Hamilton on Sunday morning. Police say they received the report of the shooting just before 5 a.m., and the investigation is continuing.
Attempted murder charges laid after police chase in northeastern Ontario

Attempted murder charges laid after police chase in northeastern Ontario

LATCHFORD, Ont. — A 23-year-old Hamilton man faces 16 charges, including attempt to commit murder using a firearm, after leading provincial police on a chase near Kirkland Lake on Thursday that left one dead.
Ford promises to build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars

Ford promises to build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars

MILTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford pledged Friday to build more jails as data shows the inmate population surged over the last year to the point where the vast majority of correctional institutions are well over capacity.
Man charged after alleged nail gun assault on pro-Palestinian protesters: Police

Man charged after alleged nail gun assault on pro-Palestinian protesters: Police

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police north of Toronto say hate was a motivating factor in a man's alleged nail-gun-wielding assault directed at pro-Palestinian demonstrators. York Regional Police say officers were called on Sunday to an area in Vaughan, Ont.
Three men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

Three men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

Three young men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a pregnant woman and her partner were found dead in Bowmanville, Ont., last year. Durham Region police Det. Sgt.
One dead, one arrested after exchange of gunfire with OPP: SIU

One dead, one arrested after exchange of gunfire with OPP: SIU

Ontario's police watchdog says one man is dead and another has been arrested after exchanging gunfire with Ontario Provincial Police northeast of Greater Sudbury.
Marineland guilty of charges for keeping 3 bears in cramped quarters

Marineland guilty of charges for keeping 3 bears in cramped quarters

TORONTO — Marineland has been found guilty under Ontario's animal cruelty laws of three charges related to its care of three black bears, which lived in cramped quarters with little access to water for months. The Niagara Falls, Ont.
Ontario budget set for March 26; minister says no tax increases

Ontario budget set for March 26; minister says no tax increases

TORONTO — Ontario's finance minister says he will present the province's next budget on March 26 with no tax increases.
Ontario jail inmate numbers spike in last year, now well over capacity, data shows

Ontario jail inmate numbers spike in last year, now well over capacity, data shows

TORONTO — Ontario's jails have seen a dramatic increase in the number of inmates over the past year with the majority of the facilities well over capacity, new data obtained by The Canadian Press shows.
School bus driver charged after five kids hurt in rollover: OPP

School bus driver charged after five kids hurt in rollover: OPP

OXFORD COUNTY, ONTARIO — A charge has been laid in a school bus rollover in rural southern Ontario that left five children injured.