Liberals’ 2019 budget includes billions for seniors, jobs and first-time home buyers
Toronto home of Barry and Honey Sherman to be demolished
Man arrested in British Columbia on murder charge in Toronto
Ontario government boosts grant funding to bolster sexual violence programs on university, college campuses
Man arrested after suspicious package found at Broadview Station for 2nd straight day
Ontario teachers concerned about effect larger class sizes will have on students
Fiscal watchdog says Ontario overcharging for marriage registrations, other fees
In a report released Tuesday, the Financial Accountability Office says revenue from those fees as well as personal property security fees and incorporation fees “continues to significantly exceed program costs.” Continue reading
Man suffers serious injuries after falling 20 feet through roof in Toronto: police
Police say a man has suffered ‘very serious injuries’ after falling through a roof in Toronto. Continue reading
Liberal budget sets aside $4.5B for Indigenous services
Speaking to reporters, Finance Minister Bill Morneau stressed the Liberals have been committed to reconciliation from the beginning of their mandate. Continue reading
Man rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting in Toronto’s west end
Police found the lone male after reports of multiple shots fired in the Junction. Continue reading
Dairy farmers, supply managed sectors to get $3.9B in compensation for CETA, CPTPP – but not NAFTA
Dairy farmers and others hit by recent trade deals are getting $3.9 billion in compensation for lost market share. Continue reading
New Zealand Police release names of 5 victims killed in Christchurch shootings, but they’ve ID’d 21
The ages of these Christchurch shooting victims range from three years old to 71 years old. Continue reading
Mother of Kaden Young allegedly had alcohol, drugs in system night of son’s drowning: court document
The mother of a three-year-old swept away by the flooding Grand River last year had alcohol and drugs in her system at the time, a court document says. Continue reading
Arkells announce ‘Rally Cry Summer Night’ concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage
The Hamilton band, which recently won Group of the Year the Juno Awards, will be performing at Budweiser Stage on June 22. Continue reading
Montrealer identified as alleged informant in U.S. college bribery scandal
Morrie Tobin was identified as the informant who helped expose the admissions scheme. Continue reading
Colten Boushie documentary to open Toronto’s Hot Docs festival
A documentary on Colten Boushie, who was killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, will open the Hot Docs festival in Toronto. Continue reading
Body of woman found on bike path in Thunder Bay: police
Police say a passerby called 911 after seeing the body near the Landmark Inn. Continue reading
Tunisian billionaire who skipped Canada ahead of 2016 deportation arrested in France
Belhassen Trabelsi fell off the radar of Canadian authorities just as he was to be returned to Tunisia. Continue reading
Ontario announces stricter consumer protections that do ‘not apply’ to 325K hydro customers
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approved new, stricter consumer protections that do “not apply” to more than 325,000 hydro customers in the province. Continue reading
Hwy. 427 near Airport Rd. partially reopens after tractor-trailer collision
Ontario Provincial Police said the collision happened around 4:25 a.m. as the tractor-trailer was approaching Airport Road. Continue reading
Study links daily use of high-strength cannabis to psychosis
A medical study asserts that daily use of high-potency cannabis is “strongly linked to the risk of developing psychosis.” Continue reading
Alberta’s 2019 election underway as Premier Notley drops the writ
The Alberta provincial election will take place on Tuesday, April 16. Continue reading
Liberals’ 2019 budget includes billions for seniors, jobs and first-time home buyers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is projecting a $19.8-billion deficit for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Continue reading
‘Everything he said to me was a lie’: Duped Canadian women go after alleged con man
Marcel Andre Vautour’s suspected victims say he targets busy career women between the ages of 45 and 50, leaving a trail of broken hearts and empty bank accounts across the country. Continue reading
Amber Alert cancelled after young girl allegedly abducted by father from Markham school found safe
York Regional Police confirmed the girl was found before 6 p.m. on Tuesday and that her father was arrested. Continue reading
Who are the winners and losers in the 2019 federal budget? Here’s what you need to know
Budget 2019 offers a mixed bag of both benefits and negative consequences for Canadians across a wide range of backgrounds. Here are some of the winners and losers. Continue reading
Fiscal watchdog says Ontario overcharging for marriage registrations, other fees
In a report released Tuesday, the Financial Accountability Office says revenue from those fees as well as personal property security fees and incorporation fees “continues to significantly exceed program costs.” Continue reading
Man suffers serious injuries after falling 20 feet through roof in Toronto: police
Police say a man has suffered ‘very serious injuries’ after falling through a roof in Toronto. Continue reading
Amber Alert cancelled after young girl allegedly abducted by father from Markham school found safe
York Regional Police confirmed the girl was found before 6 p.m. on Tuesday and that her father was arrested. Continue reading
Man rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting in Toronto’s west end
Police found the lone male after reports of multiple shots fired in the Junction. Continue reading
Dairy farmers, supply managed sectors to get $3.9B in compensation for CETA, CPTPP – but not NAFTA
Dairy farmers and others hit by recent trade deals are getting $3.9 billion in compensation for lost market share. Continue reading
Mother of Kaden Young allegedly had alcohol, drugs in system night of son’s drowning: court document
The mother of a three-year-old swept away by the flooding Grand River last year had alcohol and drugs in her system at the time, a court document says. Continue reading
Arkells announce ‘Rally Cry Summer Night’ concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage
The Hamilton band, which recently won Group of the Year the Juno Awards, will be performing at Budweiser Stage on June 22. Continue reading
Ontario government boosts grant funding to bolster sexual violence programs on university, college campuses
Schools will also be required to review their sexual violence policies and form task forces to address the issue by September. Continue reading
Man arrested in British Columbia on murder charge in Toronto
Kyle Dias, who is 19, is to return to Toronto on Wednesday to face a second-degree murder charge in a Feb. 13 shooting. Continue reading
Toronto home of Barry and Honey Sherman to be demolished
North York Community Council approved a demolition application on Tuesday for 50 Old Colony Road. Continue reading
Colten Boushie documentary to open Toronto’s Hot Docs festival
A documentary on Colten Boushie, who was killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, will open the Hot Docs festival in Toronto. Continue reading
Body of woman found on bike path in Thunder Bay: police
Police say a passerby called 911 after seeing the body near the Landmark Inn. Continue reading
Ontario announces stricter consumer protections that do ‘not apply’ to 325K hydro customers
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approved new, stricter consumer protections that do “not apply” to more than 325,000 hydro customers in the province. Continue reading
Man arrested after suspicious package found at Broadview Station for 2nd straight day
Police said the suspect arrested has been identified as 53-year-old Kamal Badri. Continue reading
Hwy. 427 near Airport Rd. partially reopens after tractor-trailer collision
Ontario Provincial Police said the collision happened around 4:25 a.m. as the tractor-trailer was approaching Airport Road. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Toronto Blue Jays become latest team to curtail Fortnite video game
The Blue Jays are imposing a curfew on the popular video game before their games this season. Continue reading
Lin scores 20 points, Lowry reinjures ankle and Raptors rout Knicks 128-92
Eight Raptors scored in double figures on Monday night as Toronto defeated the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena. Continue reading
Union head praises Blue Jays for raising minor league pay by half
Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Continue reading
Canadian Blind Hockey changing children’s lives
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Canadian Blind Hockey is a charity that aims to change the lives of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. Continue reading
Veld 2019: Cardi B, Skrillex, Tiesto to play Toronto-area festival
Toronto’s biggest EDM festival takes place from Aug. 3-4 at Downsview Park. Continue reading
Appeal court of Ontario overturns harassment ruling for RCMP sergeant
The court says the ruling was overturned because the judge made several legal and factual errors. Continue reading
Ontario college, university students plan walkouts to protest government funding changes
The Progressive Conservative government eliminated free tuition for low-income students in January while imposing a 10 per cent across-the-board tuition fee cut. Continue reading
3rd man arrested after Hells Angels member fatally shot in Mississauga
Police had issued a Canada-wide warrant for 28-year-old Joseph Pallotta, who surrendered to Montreal police Sunday. Continue reading
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Review board finds Toronto woman lacks insight into killing of stranger in PATH stabbing
The Ontario Review Board – which decides if and how not criminally responsible patients should be detained – said Rohinie Bisesar considers herself a victim of her schizophrenia and blames the homicide on her illness. Continue reading
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TDSB memo says increased class sizes could lead to loss of 800 high school teaching jobs
On Friday, the PC government announced it would increase class sizes in an effort to cut costs, but said it would not result in any job losses. Continue reading
