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Hated HST launched Canada Day
The harmonized sales tax — one of the largest and most controversial tax changes in the province’s history — became law at midnight.
Hurricane Alex makes landfall in northeastern Mexico
Forecasters say the first Atlantic hurricane of the season has made landfall in northeastern Mexico.
Leafs acquire forward Kris Versteeg from Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are sending forward Kris Versteeg to Toronto in a five-player deal.
Canadian family shocked by link to alleged spy ring
A Canadian family is baffled as to how an alleged Russian spy selected the name of a dead relative to use for a false identity.
Queen’s arrival in Ottawa draws thousands
A crowd of several thousand people cheered as the Queen arrived in Ottawa for the first time in 13 years, where she visited a nature museum and unveiled a statue of Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson.
One teen dead, one critical after pool accident
Two teens were pulled from an indoor swimming pool in northern Scarborough and transported to hospital. One friend said the boys didn’t know how to swim. One of the boys has died.
UK satirist charged with impersonating G20 officer
A self-described absurdist filmmaker and member of "the Love Police" is facing a charge of impersonating a peace officer. Charlie Veitch said he didn’t do anything wrong.
Police arrest son of slain Toronto woman
The son of a Toronto woman who was found dead in her west-end apartment Wednesday morning has been arrested.
Police arrest three in Toronto grow-op raids
Two men and a woman face numerous drug charges in a Toronto grow-op investigation. Police say officers executed a series of search warrants at three east Toronto homes on Tuesday.
Corso Italia businesses say they’re hurting
While the St. Clair streetcar right-of-way is officially open for business, many shops along the route say the construction they endured may soon make theirs go bankrupt.
