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The Ontario government threw a wrench into some of the province municipal politics on Friday by announcing a huge reduction to the size of Toronto city council and the cancellation of elections for certain regional positions. The Canadian Press spoke to analysts about the plan and its implications.What is the province proposing Premier Doug Ford said his Progressive Conservative government will introduce legislation to cut the number of seats on Toronto city council from 47 to 25, aligning city war
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Halton police are seeking the public assistance in locating a missing man.Robin Robitaille, 53, was last seen in the area of Regional Road 25 and 5 Side Road in Milton. Police are concerned for his safety as he requires medication, which he doesnt have with him.Robitaille is hearing impaired and uses sign language to communicate. Hes described as white, 5 ;9, 190 pounds with a medium build and brown hair. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Hes believed to be in the Toronto area, but that has yet to be co
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