Month: March 2018

The death of an 11-year-old boy steps from his school Tuesday afternoon has prompted renewed calls for safety. Duncan Xu was in the sixth grade at Kennedy Public School. Xu was crossing the street when he was struck by a Toyota Sienna at around 3:30 p.m. Toronto police said he was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead. Xu and his family moved from China last summer. READ MORE: Toronto police launch pedestrian safety campaign…

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February 28 2018 8:51pm Caroline Mulroney walked away from reporters Wednesday when asked about reopening talks on sexual education curriculum and whether her children were in public or private schools. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work yet if (…

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February 28 2018 8:03pm Tanya Granic Allen said Wednesday she was disappointed Patrick Brown was not in the PC Party Leadership debate because she would have held him to account. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work yet if (…

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Are you ready, Canada? Season 6 of Big Brother Canada is returning to Global, and there’s a brand-new cast of Canucks ready to spend months sequestered in the house away from their families and friends. Starting Wednesday night, four special Canadians are vying for a spot in the Big Brother Canada house, but only Canadian fans can select the final man and final woman to join the houseguests. Story continues below READ MORE: Ryan Seacrest responds to sexual assault…

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February 28 2018 8:01pm PC Leadership candidate Doug Ford targeted a fellow leadership candidate Wednesday without naming her in his closing statement during the leadership debate, saying it would be “replacing the Liberals with the Liberals.” ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on…

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February 28 2018 6:33pm Wed, Feb 28: Catherine McDonald reports a former friend of Bruce McArthur tells Global News why he ended his friendship with the accused. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work yet if ( !gNews.Common.isIE && !gNews.Common.isTrident…

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Wed, Feb 28: With thousands of petitions from its members asking for a change, Mountain Equipment Co-op is still considering whether to drop product lines tied to a U.S. gun manufacturer. As Sean O’Shea reports, some members say the move makes an important symbolic point at least. Powered by WPeMatico

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Wed, Feb 28: An 11-year-old boy was fatally struck after leaving school Tuesday afternoon. Neighbours say the area is crammed with vehicle traffic through the morning and afternoon rush, and that the situation is posing serious risks. As Shallima Maharaj reports, they’re now calling for changes to be made to increase safety for students. Powered by WPeMatico

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Wed, Feb 28: Tim Hortons takes another hit after a computer virus caused cash register outages this week. The virus led to partial and full shut downs at some locations on the heels of a public relations downward spiral. Marketing expert Tony Chapman weighs in betting dollars to donuts. Powered by WPeMatico

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Wed, Feb 28: A suspicious fire that started in a parked car spread to three Pickering townhomes in the Brock and Kingston roads area overnight. A number of vehicles were also damaged. Neighbours helped alert homeowners to get out. Durham Regional Police are now investigating. Tom Hayes reports. Powered by WPeMatico

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