Durham Latest News

• Environment Canada warns of heat and thunderstorms in southern Ontario

  Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings and thunderstorm watches for parts of the province, as well as a thunderstorm warning for Stirling, Tweed and Madoc. 

  Weather

  30 mins
• Police face questions in Quadeville after attack on Ontario child

  OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson told reporters that police were compelled to warn the public about a possible animal attack in the early stages of the investigation.

  Canada

  6 hours
• Quebec is the happiest province in Canada, survey finds

  Leger says the overall results confirm 'a level of happiness that is relatively high but stagnant or even slightly down compared to the pre-pandemic period.'

  Canada

  Jul 12
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• Police to host town hall in Quadeville after attack on Ontario child

  The town hall comes weeks after police said they suspected the girl's injuries came from an animal and warned families to keep children indoors and under close supervision.

  Crime

  Jul 12
• Old photo of Ontario children used in phony fundraiser for Texas flood victims

  Julie Cole told Global News that a friend had contacted her on social media to say that an old photo of her six children was being used in an attempt to collect ill-gotten gains.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Two teen girls charged in Oshawa, Ont., swarming, 11-year-old also a suspect: police

  But Durham Region police said there's "no evidence" at this time that hate was an aggravating factor in the alleged attack on a Muslim woman whose hijab was ripped off.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• ‘What is that?’: Toronto man charged for allegedly filming women using drone

  A Toronto man sparks online outrage after being charged with voyeurism for allegedly using a drone to spy on two women in their residence.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• Celebrity basketball game headlines ARC World

  ARC World may be a celebration of Asian culture, but organizer Clement Chu hopes that people from all backgrounds come and enjoy the one-day festival in downtown Toronto.

  Sports

  Jul 11
• Mother denied bail in case of 3-year-old Montreal girl abandoned by Ontario highway

  The 34-year-old woman is set to undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation as ordered by the court.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday

  The alert issued Friday morning says daytime highs for areas between Windsor and Cornwall are expected to range from 29 C to 32 C.

  Weather

  Jul 11
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• Ontario environment minister apologizes for ‘confusion’ over clean water bill letter

  But many First Nations are not accepting what they call a meaningless apology and still want Todd McCarthy fired.

  Politics

  Jul 11
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• Salami salmonella outbreak: 2 more hospitalized, dozen new illnesses reported

  The Public Health Agency of Canada says 84 people have gotten sick since April, and there have now been nine hospitalizations.

  Health

  Jul 11
• Toronto police investigating body found in suitcase off Highway 401: sources

  Sources tell Global News that a body discovered in Pickering was inside of a suitcase and Toronto police's homicide unit has been called in to investigate.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Justin Bieber drops ‘Swag,’ stuns fans with highly anticipated album

  Beliebers all around the world waited in anticipation this year as the 31-year-old singer teased his followers with photos from the recording studio and mysterious posts.

  Entertainment

  Jul 11
• Months after election win, Doug Ford’s mandate letters still not finished

  Ford, who called a snap election in January and asked voters for a new mandate to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, was re-elected on a promise to 'protect Ontario.'

  Politics

  Jul 11
• Police accused of ‘stonewalling’ family of man who died after making 911 call

  The family of an Ontario man who contacted 911 for help but was unable to speak are demanding answers as to why emergency services were not sent to his address the night he died.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from Sharks

  The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday.

  Sports

  Jul 10
• Toronto Raptors sign Martin to two-way contract

  The Toronto Raptors continued to flesh out their roster by signing Alijah Martin and David Roddy, the NBA team announced Thursday.

  Sports

  Jul 10
• Alleged 5-time impaired driver charged after Brampton crash severely injures man

  A 21-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after a Brampton crash involving an alleged five-time repeat impaired driver from Mississauga.

  Crime

  Jul 10
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• ‘He’s flying’: Motorcyclist filmed zooming close to 300 km/h on Toronto-area highways

  York Regional Police say a man from Richmond Hill was arrested after a motorcycle was spotted on Toronto-area roads and highways travelling at speeds of almost 300 km/h.

  Crime

  Jul 10
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• Can youth ever be sentenced as adults? How the law works in Canada

  A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon on an eight-year-old girl that was originally believed to be an animal attack.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

  On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

  Education

  Jul 10
• Paul McCartney set to be the inaugural performer at Hamilton’s new TD Coliseum

  Legendary singer-songwriter Paul McCartney will be the inaugural performer at the newly transformed TD Coliseum in Hamilton. The hitmaker takes the stage Nov. 21.

  Entertainment

  Jul 10
• Toronto Raptors sign Martin to two-way contract

  The Toronto Raptors have signed Alijah Martin to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Thursday.

  Sports

  Jul 10
• London hospital uncovers $60M in alleged financial fraud

  Officials at London Health Sciences Centre say a forensic audit of the hospital network's finances by an external third party had uncovered an estimated $60 million in fraud.

  Crime

  Jul 10