Greater Toronto Area under severe thunderstorm warning
The national weather service said conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Continue reading
‘We don’t want there to be any surprises’: Toronto Hydro offers tips to lower bills amid hot summer
A spokesperson for Toronto Hydro said that customers can take steps to prevent large increases in their energy bills related to running air conditioning. Continue reading
Champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut to chow down on pizza in Vaughan
Sunday’s pizza-eating contest will see competitors attempt to gobble down as many eight-inch pizzas as possible in 10 minutes for a top prize of S2,000. Continue reading
15-gun salute at Queen’s Park goes ahead as scheduled amid ‘potential threat’ in Toronto
Several people on social media questioned the decision to go ahead with the salute, saying that the noise associated with the gunfire could cause panic. Continue reading
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Man charged with sexually assaulting child at Richmond Hill home daycare
Karim Saad, 23, has been charged with five counts of sexual assault and five counts of sexual interference involving a person under 16. Continue reading
Ontario man says eBay shut down sale of 6-year-old McDonald’s cheeseburger and fries
Dave Alexander said bidding was shut down because of an eBay policy that states any food sold on the website must be marked with an expiry or use-by date. Continue reading
Update: Dog returned after being reported stolen from vehicle in Oakville
Halton Regional Police say the animal, a female Hungarian Vizsla named Nicky, has been located, after she was reported stolen from the parking lot of 2084 Speers Rd. on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
1 dead after truck crashes into parked transport truck on Hwy. 403 in Mississauga: police
The crash occurred on the eastbound side of Highway 403 near Mavis Road. Continue reading
Dozens of vehicles damaged in Niagara-on-the-Lake grass fire
Officials say the vehicles were in a field being used as parking for the nearby Niagara Lavender Festival. Continue reading
Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all personal drug use
Toronto’s chief doctor is “calling on the federal government to take urgent action.” Continue reading
2nd suspect charged in fatal shooting at downtown Toronto apartment
Mark Thompson, 39, the second man wanted in the death of Brent Young, was arrested on Thursday, police said. Continue reading
Toronto police begin rollout of naloxone kits amid opioid crisis
In becoming equipped with the kits, Toronto police are joining firefighters and EMS personnel, along with some other police forces in Ontario. Continue reading
Hamilton and Niagara under severe thunderstorm watch
The agency said weather conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, and warned the public to take precautions. Continue reading
$420M in federal green funding under review as Ontario cancels cap and trade
Catherine McKenna said the government is evaluating what Ontario’s plans will mean for federal funds earmarked for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown confirms he’s running for chair of Peel Region
Brown, the former MP and MPP for the Barrie area, announced he filed his papers to run for chair of Peel Region on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
