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Mounting calls for Ford to resign, mayor seeks substance abuse treatment

Politicians from across the spectrum and business leaders are calling for Rob Ford to resign as the mayor seeks substance abuse treatment in the United States. Even Toronto voters, nearly two-thirds...

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Victims testify at trial of man at centre of Maple Leaf Gardens sex scandal

One of Gordon Stuckless’s victims wept on the stand Tuesday as he accused the man at the centre of the Maple Leaf Gardens scandal of raping him decades ago, saying the memory of the abuse haunts him...

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‘Swirl Face’ pedophile who breached conditions gets three months, plus probation

A British Columbia judge expressed “concern” that a convicted pedophile had installed software designed to conceal computer activity on a laptop he admitted owning in breach of conditions that had...

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Victim impact statements read at sentencing hearing in death of Shakeil Boothe

It was an emotional day in court as the sentencing hearing took place for a father and step-mother who were convicted of second-degree murder in the death of their 10-year-old son. CityNews reporter...

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Stuckless testifies at his trial he too was abused

Convicted child pedophile Gordon Stuckless gave emotional testimony Wednesday at his Toronto trial on charges of buggery and assault that he too was abused and explained why he’d never “bugger” his...

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Police investigate after baby suffers severe head injury

A baby is in hospital with severe head trauma after reports of abuse. Police say they were called to the scene at the basement unit of a semi detached townhouse on Haven Hill Square, in the Midland...

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Police investigate after baby suffers severe head injury

A baby is in hospital with severe head trauma after reports of abuse. CityNews reporter Tracy Tong speaks with neighbours who say they are shocked by the allegations of child abuse.

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Twitter users share stories of domestic violence with #WhyIStayed and #WhyILeft

A shocking video of football player Ray Rice attacking his then-fiancee Janay Palmer in an elevator has spurred a larger discussion about domestic violence. In the aftermath of the video going public...

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Petition urges immigration minister to ban ‘dating coach’ from Canada

On social media, thousands have used the hashtag #KeepJulienBlancOutOfCanada in the hopes the government stop his entry into the country. CityNews reporter Tammie Sutherland has more on the...

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Project 97 explores issues of abuse, sex assault and harassment

Rogers has launched a year-long project to explore issues of sex assault, abuse and harassment women face called Project 97. Carol Toller, one of the lead editors on the project, discusses the...

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Stuckless testifies at his trial he too was abused

Convicted child pedophile Gordon Stuckless gave emotional testimony Wednesday at his Toronto trial on charges of buggery and assault that he too was abused and explained why he’d never “bugger” his...

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Police investigate after baby suffers severe head injury

A baby is in hospital with severe head trauma after reports of abuse. Police say they were called to the scene at the basement unit of a semi detached townhouse on Haven Hill Square, in the Midland...

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Police investigate after baby suffers severe head injury

A baby is in hospital with severe head trauma after reports of abuse. CityNews reporter Tracy Tong speaks with neighbours who say they are shocked by the allegations of child abuse.

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Twitter users share stories of domestic violence with #WhyIStayed and #WhyILeft

A shocking video of football player Ray Rice attacking his then-fiancee Janay Palmer in an elevator has spurred a larger discussion about domestic violence. In the aftermath of the video going public...

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Petition urges immigration minister to ban ‘dating coach’ from Canada

On social media, thousands have used the hashtag #KeepJulienBlancOutOfCanada in the hopes the government stop his entry into the country. CityNews reporter Tammie Sutherland has more on the...

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Project 97 explores issues of abuse, sex assault and harassment

Rogers has launched a year-long project to explore issues of sex assault, abuse and harassment women face called Project 97. Carol Toller, one of the lead editors on the project, discusses the...

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New SIU protocol in Durham after Dafonte Miller case

Durham regional police are implementing new procedures for contacting the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) about incidents in the region involving officers from another police force. The decision...

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Scarborough doctor faces sexual abuse allegations

A Scarborough doctor could see his licence suspended if the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) finds him guilty of professional misconduct for the alleged sexual abuse of a patient....

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$66M class action sex abuse suit filed against Jehovah’s Witnesses

A group of alleged sexual abuse survivors from across the country have filed a $66-million class action lawsuit against the Jehovah’s Witness, CityNews has learned. The suit accuses the religious...

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Three family members charged after alleged kidnapping, assault in Kingston, Ont.

Investigators say three family members have been charged after a woman was allegedly kidnapped and abused for nearly a year. Police say the American woman came to Canada last year, married a man from...

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