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Councillors vote down downtown Toronto casino: Toronto councillors have killed the building of a downtown casino, a controversial issue that Mayor Rob Ford had recently suggested was unlikely to go forward as a result of provincial government waffling. more »

Rob Ford faces more calls to address crack allegations: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford remained silent on Tuesday about allegations he was filmed smoking what appeared to be crack cocaine, even amid mounting pressure from councillors to make a proper statement on the allegation. more »
Horwath says NDP will support Ontario Liberal budget: Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says her party will support the Liberal budget, avoiding a spring election, after the premier agreed to the NDP's call for an independent financial accountability officer. more »
Children driven around too much, Canadian report suggests: Fewer Canadian kids are commuting by walking or biking as a new report reveals a marked decline among young people using active modes of transportation. more »
'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform: Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly. more »

Schoolchildren describe Oklahoma tornado terror: Schoolchildren and their teachers got a sudden lesson in survival after Monday's deadly tornado levelled two schools in Oklahoma City and nearby Moore, Okla. more »

Oklahoma tornado death count not firm, governor says: The number of deaths caused by the Oklahoma tornado may yet rise, Gov. Mary Fallin indicates, saying there have been 237 injuries reported in the aftermath of the storm 16 kilometres south of Oklahoma City. more »
Children driven around too much, Canadian report suggests: Fewer Canadian kids are commuting by walking or biking as a new report reveals a marked decline among young people using active modes of transportation. more »
Senate set to debate expense audits amid greater scrutiny: The Senate will debate its own committee's reports into living expenses claimed by three senators Tuesday night in a session that could see Senator Mike Duffy's claims sent back for a second audit. more »
'Speculation' in Bosma death unfair to accused, says lawyer: "Speculation" surrounding the accused, Dellen Millard, in the case of Timothy Bosma's death is unfairly poisoning the suspect's image, his lawyer said Tuesday. more »

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