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Woman's last moments may have been witnessed online - Toronto Star
The student refused to give his name. Neighbours who spoke with the Star said they did not know the young woman. “There are like 14 rooms in some of the houses so you might not even know who you live with,” said Brittni Gill, 21. ...
Homicide detectives await autopsy results in 'suspicious' death near York ... - Toronto Star
He refused to give his name, but told the reporter he did not think she was a York student, but rather was taking a “preparation course.” An hour earlier, another young student who lives at the house was turned away by police as she arrived home. ...
Building permits halted due to confusion - Toronto Star
The snafu adds to the frustration involved in obtaining permits for even small projects such as home additions, said an architectural designer who requested anonymity. “It's not reasonable to stop issuing permits,” the designer said. ...
Somali Canadians grapple with terrorism's appeal to youth - Toronto Star
“Her behaviour was disruptive,” said a family friend, who did not want to be identified. The teenager and her best friend, both of whom are believed to have gone to Somalia and joined Al-Shabaab, fit the pattern of young Somali-Canadians leaving their ...
Sixth person attacked in Parkdale - Toronto Star
A man who said he was the manager of the rooming house, but wouldn't give his name, said the today's attack victim lived there as well. On Tuesday afternoon police were canvassing the neighbourhood and took a shoe print cast as evidence.
London street evacuated as police investigate suspicious car - Toronto Star
An employee at the Strand Palace Hotel said police have told hotel staff to keep guests away from the windows and to stay indoors. The employee refused to give her name because she is not authorized to speak to media.
Toronto woman suspected of being lured by terror group has link to Somali PM - Toronto Star
In Toronto, a family member of the missing 19-year-old who did not want to be identified said “the Shabaab is doing this to embarrass the prime minister.” The two women lived in the city's west-end and their families have said they had no idea how they ...
Libyan deputy foreign minister flies to Greece: Source - Toronto Star
Asked about Obeidi's whereabouts, the security source, who did not want to be identified, said: “He travelled to Athens.” Earlier, Tunisia's official TAP news agency said Obeidi crossed overland into Tunisia and was heading to Djerba airport, ...
Harper to announce new physical fitness tax credit - Toronto Star
“These low-tax measures are part of a targeted, responsible and affordable plan by Stephen Harper's government to help Canadians,” said the source, who asked not to be identified. It was not clear what form the tax break would take or what it would ...
Coalition monkey continues to dog Harper - Toronto Star
“Unlike the '08 coalition between the Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois, there was never any intention to take power from a duly elected Martin government,” said the advisor, who asked to remain anonymous. “The real intent was to apply pressure on ...
Liberals try to hang on to 'fluid' support in BC - Toronto Star
It's still early but there is concern,” said one Liberal insider who asked not to be named. Of the five Liberal seats in BC, two of them were won with slim majorities in 2008. They are the Vancouver South seat currently held by Ujjal Dosanjh and the ...
Autopsy inconclusive for baby of Barrie teen found in UK hotel - Toronto Star
At Eastview, most students interviewed refused to be named, saying teachers had told them not to speak to the media. The boy believed to be the father was unaware of the pregnancy and only found out when interviewed by police in Barrie. ...
Concern grows about Ontario deficit - Toronto Star
“The biggest challenge there is that it's a pre-election budget,” said one executive who asked to remain anonymous. “The polls are clearly flagging that the government has some challenges. That raises the stakes in terms of the minister trying to deal ...
Ethics, economy emerge as election campaign talking points - Toronto Star
“Whoever the election is about loses,” said one Ottawa observer, who asked to remain anonymous. “If this election is about Stephen Harper, I think it's going to be much closer than people think. If this election is about Michael Ignatieff, then Stephen ...
Ethics, economy emerge as campaign talking points - Toronto Star
“Whoever the election is about loses,” said one Ottawa observer, who asked to remain anonymous. “If this election is about Stephen Harper, I think it's going to be much closer than people think. If this election is about Michael Ignatieff, then Stephen ...
Shoes dangle from wires overhead all over Toronto. What does it mean? - Toronto Star
White tennis shoes, Queen St. W. and Callender St. White sneakers appeared on this Parkdale wire a few months ago, says a nearby store owner who declined to give his name. “Ohhh no,” he said. “I don't want to get in trouble with drug dealers. ...
Canada poised to send fighter jets to Libya - Toronto Star
“They were fine with the humanitarian airlift, but not a military mission,” said the source, who asked to remain anonymous. Italy would be the closest point from which to stage the CF-18s as they patrol over the coast of the oil-rich North African ...
Legal battle erupts over report on town's drug use - Toronto Star
Thomson interviewed 11 people who spoke to her on the condition of anonymity about drug use in the town. Her report was supported by documents she obtained showing claims of Tylenol 3 and Ativan in Watson Lake had more than tripled between 2002 and ...
Nasdaq considers NYSE bid, sources say - Toronto Star
IntercontinentalExchange Inc. is working with Nasdaq on a potential offer, and the two sides are discussing what assets ICE would buy and at what price, said one of the people, who declined to be identified because the matter is private. ...
A house divided on stock exchange merger - Toronto Star
Scotiabank and GMP Capital Inc. are among banks and brokerages undecided, while Canaccord Financial Inc. refused to sign when approached this week, said the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada will ...
Libya offers bounty for rebel leader; pro-Gadhafi officers killed - Toronto Star
An Egyptian army official told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity that Maj. Gen Abdul-Rahman bin Ali al-Saiid al-Zawi, the head of Libya's logistics and supply authority, was asking to meet Egypt's military rulers. ...
Jeff Lyons keen to get back in the city hall game - Toronto Star
“He sold some tables at some dinners and practically vaulted over them to try to get a photo with Rob,” said an adviser, speaking on background. “He may be putting out there that he has special access, but he doesn't,” the adviser said. ...
Canada suspends diplomatic presence in Libya - Toronto Star
A Foreign Affairs official, speaking on background, said they are now working around the clock to monitor the volatile region. They've asked all consular missions to update evacuation plans, ensure that staff have multiple entry and exit visas so they ...
'The people have woken up' in Libya - Toronto Star
“According to our culture, I doubt that the army will shoot on their own brothers and cousins,” said one man, who declined to give his name. Whether worried or not, most people here say they are willing to fight for what they believe. ...
Tory organizers cited for election overspending - Toronto Star
A Conservative official, who asked not to be identified, said the party was not surprised by the charges. “This is another step in our long-running accounting dispute with Elections Canada. We've been arguing about this nearly five years now,” the ...