Author: MAK Gojar

Almost three years ago, some 200 inmates at Maplehurst Correctional Facility in Milton, Ont. were subjected to strip searches, zip ties and pepper spray during an violent incident that lasted more than a day. Since then, multiple sentences have either been shortened or thrown out, including a first-degree murder case from 2022. The provincial ombudsman has since launched an investigation to find out what exactly happened during the incident, and why prison officials reportedly lied about it. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Brendan Kennedy, an investigative reporter with the Toronto Star to discuss the conditions in Maplehurst that might’ve led…

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A man has stabbed and injured two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction ​A man has stabbed and injured two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction  International A man has stabbed and injured two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction 

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The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday after getting hammered by heavy rain on Saturday. ​The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday after getting hammered by heavy rain on Saturday.  US The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday after getting hammered by heavy rain on Saturday. 

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A bright yellow plane crashed into a home in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the pilot was trying to land at a nearby private air strip, authorities say. The pilot survived with minor injuries. ​A bright yellow plane crashed into a home in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the pilot was trying to land at a nearby private air strip, authorities say. The pilot survived with minor injuries.  WNT A bright yellow plane crashed into a home in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the pilot was trying to land at a nearby private air strip, authorities say. The pilot survived with minor…

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In a violent weekend across the country, at least nine mass shootings erupted, leaving eight people dead and at least 60 wounded, authorities said. ​In a violent weekend across the country, at least nine mass shootings erupted, leaving eight people dead and at least 60 wounded, authorities said.  US In a violent weekend across the country, at least nine mass shootings erupted, leaving eight people dead and at least 60 wounded, authorities said. 

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A Texas couple is sharing their story after a dream vacation turned into a nightmare inside of Capri’s famed Blue Grotto. ​A Texas couple is sharing their story after a dream vacation turned into a nightmare inside of Capri’s famed Blue Grotto.  GMA A Texas couple is sharing their story after a dream vacation turned into a nightmare inside of Capri’s famed Blue Grotto. 

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Lindsay Clancy faces charges in Massachusetts that she strangled her three young children to death. ​Lindsay Clancy faces charges in Massachusetts that she strangled her three young children to death.  GMA Lindsay Clancy faces charges in Massachusetts that she strangled her three young children to death. 

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The Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S. ​The Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S.  Politics The Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S. 

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Some of music’s biggest global superstars, from Madonna to Shakira and BTS, joined forces for the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show. ​Some of music’s biggest global superstars, from Madonna to Shakira and BTS, joined forces for the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.  GMA Some of music’s biggest global superstars, from Madonna to Shakira and BTS, joined forces for the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show. 

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A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an “incendiary device” outside a federal building in Manhattan, officials said. ​A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an “incendiary device” outside a federal building in Manhattan, officials said.  US A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an “incendiary device” outside a federal building in Manhattan, officials said. 

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Tom Cruise, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira , BTS, and others performed in the closing ceremony and halftime show. ​Tom Cruise, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira , BTS, and others performed in the closing ceremony and halftime show.  GMA Tom Cruise, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira , BTS, and others performed in the closing ceremony and halftime show. 

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A Texas police offer is speaking out after an ordinary traffic stop on a highway quickly escalated into a dramatic rescue. ​A Texas police offer is speaking out after an ordinary traffic stop on a highway quickly escalated into a dramatic rescue.  GMA A Texas police offer is speaking out after an ordinary traffic stop on a highway quickly escalated into a dramatic rescue. 

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A Toronto man was arrested and charged Sunday in connection with a drug and gun investigation in the city’s Alexandra Park neighbourhood. According to authorities, 28-year-old Juan De Leon was allegedly driving a car the wrong way on a one-way street. He was pulled over by police officers spotted open alcohol inside the vehicle. During a search of the car, officers also found two loaded guns, an unspecified quantity of drugs and more than $10,000 in cash. De Leon was subsequently arrested and charged with 10 offences: two counts of Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence two counts of Possess…

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Fans hit the streets of Toronto in full force Sunday night to celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory over Argentina. On College Street hundreds of people stepped out donning red and yellow flags for a spontaneous fiesta. Outside La Patrona restaurant, fans told CityNews they have been waiting for this moment for 16 years since Spain’s last World Cup victory in 2010. “I never thought that we would make it this far, but we did!” one fan said. “Viva España!” another fan cried out. Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over…

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In a year when festivals around the world are paring down or going under, Ottawa Bluesfest has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions in its 32-year history. Read MoreOttawa Bluesfest just wrapped up one of the most successful editions in its 32-year history.  Life, Local Arts, Local News, Travel Ottawa, Best of the Capital, Bluesfest, Ottawa Sun In a year when festivals around the world are paring down or going under, Ottawa Bluesfest has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions in its 32-year history. Read More 

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