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Ontario's craft brewers, distillers rejoice at new alcohol tax cuts. But consumers may not see much in savings; Starting Aug\. 1, Ontario lowered taxes and mark-up rates on several alcoholic beverages in the province, including ready-to-drink beverages and local beer from microbrewers\.

Ontario's craft brewers, distillers rejoice at new alcohol tax cuts. But consumers may not see much in savings

August 4 , 2025 at 05:21:02 p.m. EDT • :

Ontario craft brewers and distillers say they're sighing in relief after new provincial alcohol tax cuts came into effect on Aug. 1, reducing the taxes and markups for spirits, ready-to-drink beverages and local beer. But they say they won't necessarily bring down prices for shoppers.
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2 dead after possible drowning northeast of Peterborough: OPP; Provincial police say 2 men from Peel Region who were reported missing Sunday at Burleigh Falls were found dead Monday after possibly drowning\.

2 dead after possible drowning northeast of Peterborough: OPP

August 4 , 2025 at 04:50:24 p.m. EDT • :

Two men from Peel Region, aged 24 and 26, were pronounced dead at Burleigh Falls after being reported missing Sunday, police say.
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Toronto among worst air quality in the world as special statement continues; Drone images of Toronto on Monday morning show a hazy skyline as the city continues to be under a special air quality statement\.

Toronto among worst air quality in the world as special statement continues

August 4 , 2025 at 08:14:59 a.m. EDT • :

Toronto is among the most polluted cities in the world on Monday morning as the city remains under a special air quality statement for its third consecutive day. 
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Man wanted after 3 people found dead in Bracebridge residence that burned down; A home in Bracebridge, Ont\. was destroyed in a fire with two people found dead inside, police said\. A third man was found dead outside the residence, they said\.

Man wanted after 3 people found dead in Bracebridge residence that burned down

August 2 , 2025 at 03:41:01 p.m. EDT • :

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a man in connection with three deaths and arson that happened Friday night at a residence in Bracebridge.
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Man in life-threatening condition, 2 arrested after shooting in downtown Toronto; A man in his 30s was taken to hospital where his injuries were found to be life-threatening, Toronto police said in a post on X\.

Man in life-threatening condition, 2 arrested after shooting in downtown Toronto

August 3 , 2025 at 01:01:23 p.m. EDT • :

A man is in life-threatening condition and two people have been arrested after a shooting in downtown Toronto, police say. 
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Man in critical condition, suspect arrested after 'unprovoked' stabbing in Kensington Market: police; Toronto police and firefighters were at the scene of a stabbing in Kensington Market for several hours Sunday morning\.  

August 3 , 2025 at 01:30:37 p.m. EDT • :

Man in critical condition, suspect arrested after 'unprovoked' stabbing in Kensington Market: police

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Durham police warn not to leave animals in hot cars after dog was put down for heat stroke; Durham Regional Police are warning pet owners to not leave their animals inside hot vehicles after a dog had to be put down for heat stroke on Sunday\.  

August 4 , 2025 at 12:13:08 p.m. EDT • :

Durham police warn not to leave animals in hot cars after dog was put down for heat stroke

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Man, 59, dead after dump truck collides with motorcycle on Highway 401 in Toronto; The motorcyclist, a 59-year-old man from Newmarket, was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Ontario Provincial Police said\.  

August 2 , 2025 at 11:16:22 a.m. EDT • :

Man, 59, dead after dump truck collides with motorcycle on Highway 401 in Toronto

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Some shelters are seeing more pet surrenders. They say the cost of living is a huge factor; A dog named HK is pictured at the Toronto Humane Society in late July\. Some shelters are seeing an uptick in pet owners surrendering their pets due to rising costs, while others are seeing financial pressures manifest as a surge in pet food bank usage, even as surrender rates stay even\.  

August 4 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Some shelters are seeing more pet surrenders. They say the cost of living is a huge factor

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Man in hospital after karaoke bar shooting in North York: police; The incident happened near Victoria Park Avenue and Sparks Avenue, at around 12:45 a\.m\. Monday, police said\.  

August 4 , 2025 at 07:19:40 a.m. EDT • :

Man in hospital after karaoke bar shooting in North York: police

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