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(Ont-UofT-Encampment)

The University of Toronto has issued a trespass notice to a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, promising to take all necessary legal steps if the protesters do not clear out by Monday morning.

The notice comes after the university made an offer to the protesters with a 24-hour deadline, aimed at ending the weeks-long encampment.

Protest organizers say university administrators have also agreed to meet on Sunday at 5 p-m for continued negotiations.

The protest calls on the university to cut its ties with Israel, divest from companies profiting from Israel's offensive in Gaza, and terminate partnerships with the country's academic institutions deemed complicit in the war. (The Canadian Press)

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(Border-Union)

The union representing workers at the Canada Border Services Agency says a possible strike could affect the country's borders this summer.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says nine-thousand of its members who work for the C-B-S-A have secured a strike mandate.

It is warning that could lead to significant disruptions at Canada’s borders ahead of the busy summer travel season, though the government says most front-line workers would have to keep working.

The union says workers will be in a legal strike position in June, which is also when mediation sessions are scheduled to begin. (The Canadian Press)

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(Ont-Harassment-Charges)

Ottawa police say a 74-year-old woman is facing charges for allegedly removing someone's hijab and making lewd gestures.

Police say it happened during a demonstration outside Ottawa City Hall on May 14th.

The accused has been charged with one count each of assault, mischief and criminal harassment. (CBC)

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(Ont-Toronto-Homicide)

Toronto police say they have charged a suspect in a homicide that occurred earlier this month.

They say a 57-year-old man died a few days after being hurt in an altercation at a residence in the city's east end.

Police say a 65-year-old suspect was initially charged with aggravated assault but the charge has since been upgraded to second-degree murder. (The Canadian Press)

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(Ont-Casino-Charges)

Police say they've arrested three people on allegations that a table games dealer at a Pickering casino was in collusion with patrons.

Ontario Provincial Police say they started the investigation into the alleged illegal activity on May 4th.

As a result, three people are facing charges including cheating at play, fraud over five-thousand dollars and criminal breach of trust. (CP24)

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(TEN-French-Open-Qualifying)

Marina Stakusic (sta-KOOSH'-eech) has fallen short of qualifying for her first Grand Slam main draw.

The 19-year-old tennis player from Mississauga fell 6-3, 6-2 to a Ukrainian player on Friday in the final round of qualifying for the French Open.

Stakusic's loss means five Canadians will compete in the main singles draws at Roland Garros. (The Canadian Press)

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(Ontario Update by The Canadian Press)

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