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  1. Overdose deaths from painkillers skyrocketing in Ontario: reportRead the original story w/Photo

    7 min ago | The Globe and Mail

    Overdose deaths from painkillers skyrocketing in Ontario: report OxyContin pills photographed at a pharmacy in Toronto, Ont.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication, Canada, Toronto, ON, Drugs, Epidemic, Percocet, Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (generic), Natural Disasters

  2. At noon: Treading waterRead the original story w/Photo

    8 min ago | The Globe and Mail

    ... lism from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and political science from the University of Western Ontario.

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    Related Topix: Financial Markets, Ben Bernanke, York (Toronto, ON), Canada, Toronto, ON

  3. TSX flat amid RIM China announcement, lower commodities on stronger US$Read the original story

    8 min ago | Lethbridge Herald

    The Toronto stock market was little changed late Monday morning, dragged down by lower commodity stocks as the American dollar strengthened.

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    Related Topix: York (Toronto, ON), Financial Markets, Canada, Toronto, ON

  4. Eco-activists storm the HillRead the original story w/Photo

    9 min ago | The Globe and Mail

    To view this content you need to install the Flash Player. Monday, December 7, 2009 11:07 AM Eco-activists storm the Hill Jane Taber N ot: Greenpeace hits Parliament.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Taber, AB, North America, Canada, World News

  5. Rollover leads to multiple chargesRead the original story w/Photo

    12 min ago | SooToday

    OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Motor vehicle rollover - one male charged HWY 17, WEST OF THESSALON, ON - On December 5, 2009, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the East Algoma - Thessalon OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle rollover, near Lakeshore Drive, west of Thessalon, Ontario.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Thessalon, ON

  6. OPP update on weekend crashesRead the original story w/Photo

    12 min ago | SooToday

    OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Weekend snowfall results in numerous collisions No injuries reported SAULT STE.

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    Related Topix: Sault Ste Marie, ON, Garden River (Sault Ste Marie, ON), Canada, Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  7. Big snow expected tomorrow night, WednesdayRead the original story w/Photo

    12 min ago | SooToday

    ... ************************* Environment Canada special weather statement Significant storm on tap for Northeastern Ontario. A developing low pressure system located over Nevada this morning is setting its sights on Northeastern Ontario. This storm ...

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Quebec, Canada, Sault Ste Marie, ON, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sainte-Marie, QC, Canada, Kapuskasing, ON, Timmins, ON

  8. East Gwillimbury voters want to move away from at-large system to ward styleRead the original story

    12 min ago | Vaughan Citizen

    ... and study a ward system after a valid petition is filed, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan plan to present the issue to the Ontario Municipal Board. If you are interested in signing the ward system petition and are a registered voter, e-mail Jim Sullivan at ...

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    Related Topix: Holland Landing, ON, Canada, Mount Albert, ON

  9. Two-car crash sends five to hospitalRead the original story

    15 min ago | MyKawartha

    Intersection of County Rd. 38 and County Rd. 2 shutdown for seven hours Saturday night as result of accident A two-car collision early Saturday night southwest of Norwood shutdown the intersection of County Road 38 and County Road 2 for seven hours.

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  10. Appeal Court acquits mom in baby death, says shea s a victim of miscarriage of justiceRead the original story

    19 min ago | Penticton Herald

    Ontario's highest court has acquitted a woman convicted in 1999 of killing her infant son based in part on evidence of now disgraced pathologist Dr.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Belleville, ON

  11. Sudbury, Ont., adventurer to resume her solo trek across AntarcticaRead the original story

    20 min ago | Penticton Herald

    Sudbury, Ont., adventurer Meagan McGrath has decided to continue her solo trek to the South Pole despite a setback last week.

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    Related Topix: Sudbury, ON, Canada

  12. Another Canadian hopes to become space touristRead the original story w/Photo

    22 min ago | CTV Montreal

    Canadian businessman John Criswick has booked a $200,000 ticket with Virgin Galactic, which is planning to make a sub-orbital spaceflight.

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    Related Topix: Science / Technology, Space, North America, Canada, World News, York (Toronto, ON), Canada, Toronto, ON, Calgary, AB, Alberta, British Columbia, Victoria, BC, Travel, Canada Travel

  13. U of G Scientists Find 'Weapon' to Fight Fungal PoisonRead the original story

    25 min ago | The Ontarion Newspaper

    ... said. This research was supported by funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. For media questions, contact Communications and Public Affairs: Lori Bona Hunt, ...

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    Related Topix: Guelph, ON, Agriculture

  14. TSX flat amid RIM China announcementRead the original story

    25 min ago | The Toronto Star

    The Toronto stock market was little changed late Monday morning, dragged down by lower commodity stocks as the American dollar strengthened.

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    Related Topix: York (Toronto, ON), Financial Markets, Canada, Toronto, ON

  15. Diabetes called a brewing 'economic tsunami' - The Cure is SocialRead the original story

    29 min ago | Robert Paterson's Weblog

    By 2020, there will be 3.7 million Canadians with diabetes, up from 2.5 million today, and from 1.3 million a decade ago, according to projections prepared by Robin Somerville of the Centre for Spatial Economics in Milton, Ont.

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    Related Topix: Milton, ON, Canada

  16. skaters shine at homeRead the original story w/Photo

    31 min ago | Mississauga

    ... skaters in his category and finished fifth with a combined score of 74.77 in the Short and Long programs Thursday. Ontario was represented by 15 skaters and Margalik placed first in that bunch. "This has been a busy year for Denis," said coach ...

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  17. Trucker escapes fatal accidentRead the original story

    31 min ago | Mississauga

    A Mississauga tractor-trailer driver escaped uninjured Friday night after a fatal accident near Owen Sound. Ontario Provincial Police in Grey County are now appealing for witnesses. Two people died Friday after a three-vehicle collision on Hwys. 6 ...

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    Related Topix: Truckers, Canada, Owen Sound, ON

  18. RCMP reaches out to MuslimsRead the original story w/Photo

    31 min ago | Mississauga

    Islamic Centre. Mahamed Khan poses at the Anatolia Islamic Centre in Mississauga.

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    Related Topix: Mississauga, ON, Canada

  19. Hangin' Out at St. Peter'sRead the original story w/Photo

    37 min ago | Torontoist

    Today's Metro contains something of a cock-up. On page 10 of the Toronto editiona 'distributed in print city-wide and available online , tooa 'there's a large Canadian Press photo of several ecstatic young people, credited to one Clifford Skarstedt.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Peterborough, ON, Canada

  20. Arts and Entertainment briefsRead the original story

    42 min ago | Telegraph Herald

    ... Moorhead. She has worked as a graphic designer and freelance artist and illustrator in Fargo, N.D., and Guelph, Ontario. Since moving to Platteville, she continues to create original artwork as well as commissioned portraits, illustration and ...

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    Related Topix: Platteville, WI, University of Wisconsin Platteville, Graphic Design, Arts