Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday. Continue reading
Kyoto Animation arson suspect shouted that he’d been plagiarized: reports
The Kyoto Animation arson is Japan’s worst mass killing in 18 years. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study
Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN
Ontario’s police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a ‘nutcase’
Zhebin Cong, who was found not criminally responsible for the death of his roommate, had been on an unaccompanied trip into the community from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on July 3 when he failed to return, the hospital said. Continue reading
Homeland Security chief says family separations at U.S. border are down
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said fewer than 1,000 children have been separated from families out of 450,000 family groups that have crossed the border since October. Continue reading
Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding
The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them. Continue reading
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Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
‘I have a lot of hope now’: Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence’s call for husband’s release
The wife of jailed Saudi dissident Raif Badawi said U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence gave her hope Thursday when he called on Saudi Arabia to free her husband. Continue reading
Flu fears across Ontario spread after death toll rises in Australia
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
“Even though you may have never had the flu, that doesn’t mean you never will,” said pharmacist Jason Hinton. Continue reading
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Assaulted Hamilton bus driver describes details of attack: ‘I think I’m lucky’
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
“You forgive people for certain things,” said Derrick Sealy, “but you don’t forget.” Continue reading
Democrats split on how to counter racism in 2020 election as Trump exploits it
The party’s left wing wants an all-in battle against racism, while others question whether race should be the centerpiece of the campaign to replace Trump. Continue reading
Carrot prices have jumped 30% since February. Here’s why
Food prices, in particular, food that “comes out of the ground” are subject to weather conditions. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study
Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found. Continue reading
SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN
Ontario’s police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a ‘nutcase’
Zhebin Cong, who was found not criminally responsible for the death of his roommate, had been on an unaccompanied trip into the community from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on July 3 when he failed to return, the hospital said. Continue reading
Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding
The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them. Continue reading
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Cobourg woman seeks live organ donor
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
A Cobourg woman’s desperate search for a live liver donor is highlighting the lack of available organs for transplant in Ontario. Continue reading
Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
Flu fears across Ontario spread after death toll rises in Australia
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
“Even though you may have never had the flu, that doesn’t mean you never will,” said pharmacist Jason Hinton. Continue reading
Assaulted Hamilton bus driver describes details of attack: ‘I think I’m lucky’
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
“You forgive people for certain things,” said Derrick Sealy, “but you don’t forget.” Continue reading
Pickering crossfit gym puts mental health first, building muscle second
By Brittany Rosen Videographer
With social media pressuring girls to look a certain way, owner Martine Miller-Crosby wanted to create a class for kids that puts mental health first. Continue reading
Ontario government writes off $445M in old Chrysler debt from bailout
Ottawa wrote off $2.6 billion last year that it wouldn’t collect from Chrysler, and a spokeswoman for Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips says once that happened, the province had no legal recourse to recover outstanding money. Continue reading
Doug Ford cancels cellphone after too many calls from ‘special interest groups’
His office says Ford had to cancel his phone on Tuesday after certain groups launched co-ordinated campaigns in recent weeks that made it impossible to use. Continue reading
Indigenous Services Minister faces calls to visit Attawapiskat First Nation
Earlier this month, the community declared a state of emergency over concerns about chemical levels in tap water. Continue reading
Heavy rain in Toronto causes localized flooding across roadways
Locally, heavy rainfall accumulations of 20 to 40 mm are expected by the time precipitation comes to an end in Toronto and surrounding areas like Durham, Peel, Halton and York regions. Continue reading
Durham animal sanctuary needs volunteers in order to expand operation
Neglected animals are getting a second chance at a sanctuary that’s been operating for one year near Port Perry. Continue reading
Cats’ heaviest weight higher now than in 1990s, study finds
Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph say the study, published this week, is the first of its kind to use such a large pool of data. Continue reading
Invasive fish species makes its way into Rideau Canal
The species, which is native to Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, was first found in the Great Lakes in the 90s Continue reading
Heatwave in the forecast for southern Ontario this weekend
If you were frustrated by the mild spring, you will be pleased with the weekend ahead as it looks like Southern Ontario is in for a heatwave. Continue reading
Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over its water quality
Residents in the community roughly 360 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., obtain drinking water separately from three stations in the community or use bottled water. Continue reading
MF Live Inc., company responsible for organizing Roxodus, files for bankruptcy
According to a statement of affairs, signed by MF Live’s Principal Fab Loranger, the company owes over $18 million to almost 200 creditors. Continue reading
Man charged with sexual assault after posing as ridesharing driver: Toronto police
The man reportedly drove a woman to a secluded area, where police allege he sexually assaulted her, stole her cellphone and forced her out of the car. Continue reading
‘I’m so thankful for the support’: Ajax cousins sell lemonade for child battling cancer
A young girl from Ajax is in the fight of her life right now as she tries to beat cancer again and two cousins sold lemonade to help. Continue reading
Ontario could face ‘very difficult’ flu season, health minister warns
Christine Elliott says officials have been looking at Australia’s flu season, and based on what that country is experiencing this year, it will likely be a “very difficult” flu season here. Continue reading
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