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Ticket Resellers Push Back on Ontario's New Rules
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Ticket Resellers Push Back on Ontario's New Rules

Two major ticket resale platforms say Ontario didn't provide clear guidance before publicly naming them for allegedly violating new anti-scalping laws. StubHub and SeatGeek claim they've been trying to comply but haven't received adequate direction from the government.

6/11/2026
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Pride Flag Burned and Stolen at Norwich School
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Pride Flag Burned and Stolen at Norwich School

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two incidents of vandalism targeting Pride flags at Emily Stowe Public School in Norwich. A flag was burned on June 1, and a replacement flag was stolen days later when suspects cut down the metal flagpole.

6/8/2026
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Three Killed in Highway 7 Crash Involving Motorcycles
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Three Killed in Highway 7 Crash Involving Motorcycles

A devastating collision at Highway 7 and New Heights Road in Kawartha Lakes claimed three lives Saturday evening. The crash involved a passenger vehicle and four motorcycles, leaving our community mourning and several others injured.

6/7/2026
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Ontario Sees Worst Labour Force Drop Since 1976
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Ontario Sees Worst Labour Force Drop Since 1976

The province's labour force shrank by 71,300 people between January and March 2026, marking the steepest decline in nearly 50 years outside of pandemic lockdowns. Youth unemployment has climbed to 15.9 per cent as political leaders clash over economic policy.

6/3/2026
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