Ontario teachers’ unions launch charter challenges of law capping wage increases against province
22-year-old man dead after shooting in Toronto’s north end
Man charged with arson after mother’s body found in fire debris at Toronto home
President’s Choice brand Cranberry Goat’s Milk Cheese recalled over plastic pieces
90-year-old, hand-controlled track switching system at Toronto’s Union Station being replaced
Almost half of all Peel Region homicides to date in 2019 were domestic-related
Gaudreau, Flames score 4-2 comeback victory over Maple Leafs
Johnny Gaudreau had his first two-goal game of the season as the Calgary Flames scored three times in the opening three minutes of the third period for a 4-2 comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Continue reading
Male victim in serious condition after shooting in Toronto’s north end
Emergency crews were called to the area of Jane Street and Yorkwoods Gate, south of Finch Avenue West, at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Continue reading
Canadian businesses brace for ‘Hard Brexit’ following U.K. election results
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
There are around 600 Canadian companies operating in the U.K., and they’ve been waiting for more than three years to see what Brexit will bring. Continue reading
Man in serious condition after being found with gunshot wounds outside Toronto medical centre
Insp. Jim Gotell told reporters the victim was being driven by someone who called 911 after he was shot. He said the driver pulled over at the Sunnybrook Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre after an ambulance was dispatched. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, December 12, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League game between the Niagara IceDogs and the London Knights was postponed Thursday after Niagara goaltender Tucker Tynan was injured and taken off the ice on a stretcher following a scary on-ice collision. Continue reading
Fabbri scores 2, Red Wings snap 12-game winless streak
Robby Fabbri scored twice on fortuitous bounces off the same Winnipeg player, and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a 12-game winless streak with a 5-2 victory over the Jets on Thursday night. Continue reading
Durham Regional Police officers praised after freezing Lakeview Park water rescue
“At that point I made the decision, knowing that hypothermia could kick in at any point, [that] I needed to get out there,” said Acting Sgt. Mark Pillman. Continue reading
Ontario government scrapping cannabis retail stores cap, removing pre-qualification rules
“This will provide consumers with more choice and convenience and a safe, reliable supply of cannabis.” Continue reading
Salvadoran man kidnapped, killed in Mexico while waiting for U.S. asylum hearing
Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan on Monday rejected the idea that the Trump administration was responsible for attacks on migrants waiting in Mexico. Continue reading
Ontario Poet Laureate role created in honour of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie
The bill – dubbed the Poet Laureate of Ontario Act In Memory of Gord Downie – was introduced by Windsor-Tecumseh NDP legislator Percy Hatfield and passed Thursday. Continue reading
Why forcing kids to say sorry doesn’t really work
Sometimes the best way to say sorry is not saying sorry at all. A clinical counsellor and educator is urging parents to let their children be prompted by their own caring. Continue reading
EU ready to move forward with Brexit negotiations after U.K. vote
EU leaders will meet the bloc’s Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, on Friday morning about next steps ahead in Britain’s impending departure from the 28-nation bloc. Continue reading
Calgary Stampeders re-sign Cordarro Law but coaching churn continues
The Stampeders re-signed defensive end Cordarro Law, promoted coach Pat DelMonaco and lost coach Ryan Dinwiddie. Continue reading
Youth hockey, baseball coach charged with sexual assault: Peel police
Police said officers were recently approached by a “young victim” regarding ongoing inappropriate text messages which began in the spring of 2018. Continue reading
U.K. Labour leader Corbyn says he won’t lead party into future election as defeat looms
Projections show a collapse in traditional strongholds for the Labour Party and the party’s worst election defeat in 84 years. Continue reading
Child actor Jack Burns dies at 14
The Scottish actor was best known for his roles in the TV series, ‘One of Us’ and ‘In Plain Sight.’ Continue reading
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer resigns, vows to stay on until new leader chosen
Conservative sources tell Global News Scheer used party funds to pay for his children’s private schooling. Continue reading
‘Survivor’ removes contestant Dan Spilo following misconduct allegations
“Dan will not be returning to the game. He won’t be coming back to camp. He won’t be on the jury. He’s gone,” host Jeff Probst told the castaways. Continue reading
Man in serious condition after being found with gunshot wounds outside Toronto medical centre
Insp. Jim Gotell told reporters the victim was being driven by someone who called 911 after he was shot. He said the driver pulled over at the Sunnybrook Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre after an ambulance was dispatched. Continue reading
U.S. company surprises workers with ‘life-changing’ $10M Xmas bonus
“Without the team, we are nothing. We are absolutely nothing,” founder Edward St. John said. Continue reading
Gaudreau, Flames score 4-2 comeback victory over Maple Leafs
Johnny Gaudreau had his first two-goal game of the season as the Calgary Flames scored three times in the opening three minutes of the third period for a 4-2 comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Continue reading
Male victim in serious condition after shooting in Toronto’s north end
Emergency crews were called to the area of Jane Street and Yorkwoods Gate, south of Finch Avenue West, at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Continue reading
Man in serious condition after being found with gunshot wounds outside Toronto medical centre
Insp. Jim Gotell told reporters the victim was being driven by someone who called 911 after he was shot. He said the driver pulled over at the Sunnybrook Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre after an ambulance was dispatched. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, December 12, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League game between the Niagara IceDogs and the London Knights was postponed Thursday after Niagara goaltender Tucker Tynan was injured and taken off the ice on a stretcher following a scary on-ice collision. Continue reading
Durham Regional Police officers praised after freezing Lakeview Park water rescue
“At that point I made the decision, knowing that hypothermia could kick in at any point, [that] I needed to get out there,” said Acting Sgt. Mark Pillman. Continue reading
Ontario government scrapping cannabis retail stores cap, removing pre-qualification rules
“This will provide consumers with more choice and convenience and a safe, reliable supply of cannabis.” Continue reading
Ontario Poet Laureate role created in honour of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie
The bill – dubbed the Poet Laureate of Ontario Act In Memory of Gord Downie – was introduced by Windsor-Tecumseh NDP legislator Percy Hatfield and passed Thursday. Continue reading
Why forcing kids to say sorry doesn’t really work
Sometimes the best way to say sorry is not saying sorry at all. A clinical counsellor and educator is urging parents to let their children be prompted by their own caring. Continue reading
Calgary Stampeders re-sign Cordarro Law but coaching churn continues
The Stampeders re-signed defensive end Cordarro Law, promoted coach Pat DelMonaco and lost coach Ryan Dinwiddie. Continue reading
Youth hockey, baseball coach charged with sexual assault: Peel police
Police said officers were recently approached by a “young victim” regarding ongoing inappropriate text messages which began in the spring of 2018. Continue reading
Health expert creates greeting cards to help Canadians ‘gently decline’ holiday invites
December is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the busiest and most stressful, leaving you more susceptible to illness. Continue reading
Warrant issued for Surrey, B.C. men on Ontario sex trafficking charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
One of the men is already sought on a Canada-wide warrant for kidnapping charges in British Columbia. Continue reading
Going green for the holidays doesn’t mean sacrificing style and tradition
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
The overall takeaway is that being eco-friendly is chic while being great for the planet and super affordable. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford thanks Andrew Scheer for service as federal Tory leader steps down
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wishes Andrew Scheer all the best after the federal Conservative leader announced he is resigning. Continue reading
24-year-old man dies in hospital after being hit by cement truck in November: Toronto police
Toronto police say a 24-year-old man who was hit by a Mack cement truck on Nov. 13 in the city’s northwest end has died in hospital. Continue reading
Passenger dies after two-car crash in Oakville
Investigators say the two cars collided at the intersection of Portland Drive and Winston Park Drive. Continue reading
Minor injuries reported after crash involving TTC bus, school bus in Scarborough
Emergency crews were called to Danforth Road and Eglinton Avenue East shortly after 9:30 a.m. Continue reading
Ontario passes bill to join B.C.-led class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
Ontario is joining five other provinces in a class-action lawsuit, which alleges that drug manufacturers falsely marketed opioids as less addictive than other pain drugs. Continue reading
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley signs new contract
The Bradley move opens up a designated player spot for Toronto to use on another scoring threat. Continue reading
Ontario teachers’ unions launch charter challenges of law capping wage increases against province
The unions, representing teachers in public elementary, public high school, Catholic and French boards, say they are each filing a separate constitutional challenge. Continue reading
90-year-old, hand-controlled track switching system at Toronto’s Union Station being replaced
After almost a century of utilizing a complex system of manually controlled levers to operate the switches and signals for tracks at Union Station, Metrolinx staff say a computerized system is now needed for future growth. Continue reading
Man charged with arson after mother’s body found in fire debris at Toronto home
Emergency crews were called to a home on Stallion Place, west of Highway 27 and north of Rexdale Boulevard, just before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Cole MacKay scored two goals and set up another to lead the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds to a 6-3 victory over the Sudbury Wolves on Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Kawhi Leonard scores 23 points, leads Clippers to 112-92 win over Raptors
On a night Kawhi Leonard was celebrated by Toronto Raptors fans, he showed them just what they’re missing this season. Continue reading
22-year-old man dead after shooting in Toronto’s north end
Emergency crews were called to a residential complex on Field Sparroway, near Leslie Street and Finch Avenue East, at around 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
