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NDP-Lberal budget alliance in jeopardy: Source - Toronto Sun
The Ontario Tories are fighting the bill and the NDP has taken a passive position, the source said. “We're seeing huge delays behind the scenes,” the source said. “We're not really seeing the NDP stand up in any way.” Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and ...
Bills will be back five more years - Toronto Sun
While a final agreement has not yet been reached between the Bills and Rogers Media, the two sides are "very close," and "you can probably expect an announcement in the coming weeks," the source said. From 2013-17, the Bills will continue to play one ...
US Consulate in Montreal warns Americans - Toronto Sun
A member of the association - who refused to give her name - told QMI Agency the federation has not yet responded to the request. She said "it has not been decided" if the arts association will organize a protest on its own. A major protest against the ...
Mom accused in baby's death appears in court - Toronto Sun
Another neighbour, who wouldn't give her name, said the doctor had rushed over to help her dad last summer when he cut his leg badly while working in the garden. “They seem like a nice couple,” she said. The Platanovs has lived in the neighbourhood ...
Fire chief finds stepson's body in car - Toronto Sun
"Nicholas was a good little kid, very intelligent and I only have good things to say about him," said another family member, who wouldn't give his name. "He was a perfect boy, but I don't want to elaborate because it's still just too fresh.
Council's middle plans to push agenda - Toronto Sun
“There is a bit of a sense there is a vacuum right now and a lot of work to get done,” one councillor speaking on background told the Sun on Friday. “There is no agenda right now.” The Toronto Sun has confirmed Councillors Karen Stintz, Josh Colle, ...
Shooting at Jeezy show in London, Ont. - Toronto Sun
The man, who wouldn't give his name, said the shooting happened at the back of the club. He was back at the scene early Friday, dropping off a friend who was picking up his car from a city parking lot that was surrounded by yellow police tape.
Ontario's budget blues - Toronto Sun
“What we have carved out is a five-year plan that will include some of the things that both opposition parties will see themselves reflected in,” the source said, adding that there may be some items in the budget that the NDP and Tories “won't support ...
teacher hit by can after 'egging' incident - Toronto Sun
The woman, who wouldn't give her name, said she dozed off on the couch and was awakened by the noise. Her husband went outside and found the victim on a driveway with his wife at his side. He was bleeding from his head and complaining he couldn't feel ...
Ontario on Truck track - Toronto Sun
A source close to Camping World loop told the Toronto Sun that negotiations are all but complete to add a race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., for next season. That same source also said NASCAR would most certainly add a second road course so ...
Fewer dollars for student summer jobs - Toronto Sun
“We don't know what the final number is in the budget but it's fair to say it's likely to be less,” a government official said. The program's goal for 2012 is down to 100000 jobs — 23% less. Confirmation of the cut came just hours after Economic ...
Cops probe unpaid Pussycat Doll limo bill - Toronto Sun
Sayers has not returned the Sun's call. But a man identifying himself as her lawyer claimed the debt is not his client's responsibility. The man, who refused to give his name, said Friday he had not heard from investigators.
Chrystina Sayers limo dispute escalates - Toronto Sun
But a man identifying himself as her lawyer, who refused to give his name, claims the debt is not his client's responsibility. He said Friday he had not heard from investigators and refused further comment. Arsenov said he typically requires a credit ...
Has Ford really declared war on the car? - Toronto Sun
“It's not one of (Ford's) first choices,” stressed one of the shocked councillors speaking on background. Councillor Ana Bailao downplayed Ford's car tax suggestion. She said it was one of the revenue tools he talked about as ways to fund the Sheppard ...
TTC's Webster faces axe Tuesday - Toronto Sun
One commissioner — speaking on background — said there are a number of reasons why the TTC needs a new chief. “No one is happy with the performance of the TTC,” he said. “And the chief general manager has to take responsibility for that over the last ...
Veteran traffic cop sent home smelling of alcohol: Sources - Toronto Sun
By Joe Warmington ,Toronto Sun The senior officer in charge of Toronto's RIDE program was sent home Friday morning after subordinates smelled alcohol on his breath and noticed him appearing impaired, several sources close to the situation told the ...
Traverso family mourns its loss - Toronto Sun
“She was a nice, outgoing girl,” said a man who attended the service, who declined to give his name. Traverso had two older sisters – Amber and Jade – a brother named Luke and a father named Rob. A six-minute video tribute on the Egan Funeral Home ...
Ford open to suggestions on TCHC home sale - Toronto Sun
A mayor's office official stressed TCHC's repair backlog is a “colossal problem” that concerns Ford. The official, speaking on background, said if Bailao was given the chance to develop a strategy it would have to come quickly.
Shafias still have defenders in city they called home - Toronto Sun
"I don't think this family could have done that," said one woman who declined to give her name. Rashid Rahmani, president of an Afghan cultural centre, agrees. "There is no real evidence, no one saw what happened," he insisted.
A dozen protesters remain outside City Hall - Toronto Sun
One masked man who wouldn't give his name says he is against every cut that was made. “We have to bring awareness to the cuts. This is no way to build a sustainable society. You can't build something by destroying it,” the man said. ...
Alleged Rwandan war criminal arrested - Toronto Sun
One of Mugesera's sons, who refused to give his name, told QMI that his father will have a hearing Monday to determine whether the accused war criminal can remain free while he awaits deportation. Mugesera, 59, claims he could be killed if he's sent ...
'Moneyball' DVD a home run - Toronto Sun
That approach grew out of his relationship with a statistical analyst named Paul DePodesta, whom Hill plays under as Peter Brand (DePodesta declined to be named). The film chronicles Oakland's 2002 season with flashbacks to Beane's own career as a ...
Madson joins Reds; bitterness lingers - Toronto Sun
An anonymous source claims there is a "99%" chance that Fielder will not be moving to the nation's capital. The source said The Nats are not willing to give Fielder anything close to the 10-year, $240-million contract the Los Angeles Angels gave first ...
700 workers fear New Year's lockout - Toronto Sun
"Our plant is being watched by each and every other plant -- in not just Ontario but across Canada, to set a standard," said the worker, who asked not to be identified. But beyond the contract standoff looms an even larger worry -- that parent company, ...
Military, Jong-un to share power - Toronto Sun
The situation in North Korea appeared stable after the military gave its backing to Kim Jong-un, the source said. “It's very unlikely,” the source said when asked about the possibility of a military coup. “The military has pledged allegiance to Kim ...