Fired OPP deputy commissioner launches wrongful dismissal suit against Ford government
Toronto communities call for pedestrians to be better protected from traffic
Toronto victim of machete attack likely had no choice but to report abuse: domestic violence expert
Ontario government lowers deficit to $7.4 billion, half of what PCs originally said
Ontario government to review vaping amid rising concerns
Bianca Andreescu’s hometown Mississauga will hold celebration for tennis star
Toronto crackdown on excessive vehicle noise yields few results
The downtown blitz aimed at muffling the worst offenders resulted in 95 tickets, almost all for speed, Toronto police said. Continue reading
Grichuk lifts Blue Jays over Yankees 6-4
Randal Grichuck has struggled to find consistency in his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays by his admission. But that hasn’t hindered his power numbers this summer. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh wanted to ‘show an openness’ to Quebec with ad displaying him without a turban
The NDP ad, which was voiced completely in French, aimed to gather supporters in the francophone province. Singh has long been a critic of Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21, which prevents the wearing of religious wear, including that of turbans, in positions of authority. Continue reading
Federal leaders discuss gun violence after Mississauga shooting left teen dead, 5 injured
Peel Regional Police said the intended targets of the shooting in northeast Mississauga, just outside Toronto, appeared to be a group preparing to film a rap video, and the 17-year-old victim was a bystander. Police are now searching for at least seven suspects who they say fired semi-automatic handguns indiscriminately. Continue reading
Mississauga shooting that left teen dead, 5 injured likely linked to music videos: police
“The intended targets appeared to be a group preparing to film a rap video. The rap video that was shot at this location on an earlier date … has motivated this attack.” Continue reading
B.C. firefighters return home after saving Canadians from Dorian-ravaged Bahamas
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The group of firefighters from Burnaby and Penticton, B.C., helped save three Canadians feared missing after the Category 5 hurricane ripped through the island. Continue reading
Thousands attend rally in Mississauga for Bianca Andreescu, street sign unveiled
“I am truly, truly blessed. What’s happening in Canadian sports this year has been so beautiful to watch and so inspiring.” Continue reading
Doug Ford filmed at least 100 taxpayer-funded Ontario News Now videos
McMaster University associate political science professor Peter Graefe said while it is important for all governments to communicate with citizens, there is a line between information and partisan self-promotion. Continue reading
Trudeau lauds Andreescu at her victory rally: ‘In this country, anything is possible’
Trudeau was invited as prime minister of the country, a city spokesperson said. The mayors of Mississauga and Toronto and the federal and provincial sports ministers were also in the party. Continue reading
New York takes on Toronto in division matchup
New York Yankees (98-52, first in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (58-91, fourth in the AL East) Continue reading
17-year-old killed, 5 injured in shooting at Mississauga apartment complex
Peel Regional Police Chief Chris McCord said witnesses reported that semi-automatic weapons may have been used by multiple suspects. Continue reading
Officials, drivers call for safety overhauls to remote B.C. road where bus crash killed 2
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Calls for improvements to the road and cell service in the area date back more than 10 years, with no change. Continue reading
Canadian Paxton, Yankees beat Blue Jays 13-3
Canadian James Paxton didn’t have his best stuff on Saturday. But with all the run support, it didn’t really matter. Continue reading
2 officers sent to hospital after collision involving alleged impaired driver: Toronto police
Police said the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a vehicle crossed into an oncoming lane and crashed into a police cruiser. Continue reading
Federal parties work overtime to unseat Wilson-Raybould in Vancouver Granville
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
What could have been a safe re-election run for the Liberals has become the must-watch race in B.C., if not the entire country. Continue reading
17-year-old killed, 5 injured in shooting at Mississauga apartment complex
Peel Regional Police Chief Chris McCord said witnesses reported that semi-automatic weapons may have been used by multiple suspects. Continue reading
TIFF 2019: Best and worst looks on the red carpet
Silver-screen stars from Jennifer Lopez to Michael B. Jordan definitely came to play when it came to style at TIFF this year. Continue reading
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects around one in 10 women, but doctors say it’s often misunderstood. Continue reading
2 university students dead, 17 hurt following bus rollover on Vancouver Island
The bus had 48 people on board, mostly students from a Vancouver Island university, when it rolled over on a remote logging road east of Bamfield. Continue reading
Trump rejects Brett Kavanaugh impeachment calls amid new sexual misconduct report
At least three Democratic presidential candidates called for Kavanaugh’s impeachment after the New York Times report. Continue reading
Toronto crackdown on excessive vehicle noise yields few results
The downtown blitz aimed at muffling the worst offenders resulted in 95 tickets, almost all for speed, Toronto police said. Continue reading
Grichuk lifts Blue Jays over Yankees 6-4
Randal Grichuck has struggled to find consistency in his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays by his admission. But that hasn’t hindered his power numbers this summer. Continue reading
Federal leaders discuss gun violence after Mississauga shooting left teen dead, 5 injured
Peel Regional Police said the intended targets of the shooting in northeast Mississauga, just outside Toronto, appeared to be a group preparing to film a rap video, and the 17-year-old victim was a bystander. Police are now searching for at least seven suspects who they say fired semi-automatic handguns indiscriminately. Continue reading
Mississauga shooting that left teen dead, 5 injured likely linked to music videos: police
“The intended targets appeared to be a group preparing to film a rap video. The rap video that was shot at this location on an earlier date … has motivated this attack.” Continue reading
Thousands attend rally in Mississauga for Bianca Andreescu, street sign unveiled
“I am truly, truly blessed. What’s happening in Canadian sports this year has been so beautiful to watch and so inspiring.” Continue reading
Doug Ford filmed at least 100 taxpayer-funded Ontario News Now videos
McMaster University associate political science professor Peter Graefe said while it is important for all governments to communicate with citizens, there is a line between information and partisan self-promotion. Continue reading
New York takes on Toronto in division matchup
New York Yankees (98-52, first in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (58-91, fourth in the AL East) Continue reading
17-year-old killed, 5 injured in shooting at Mississauga apartment complex
Peel Regional Police Chief Chris McCord said witnesses reported that semi-automatic weapons may have been used by multiple suspects. Continue reading
Canadian Paxton, Yankees beat Blue Jays 13-3
Canadian James Paxton didn’t have his best stuff on Saturday. But with all the run support, it didn’t really matter. Continue reading
2 officers sent to hospital after collision involving alleged impaired driver: Toronto police
Police said the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a vehicle crossed into an oncoming lane and crashed into a police cruiser. Continue reading
Gurriel taken off injured list by Blue Jays
Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and catcher Luke Maile were reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Police release new vehicle information in fatal Scarborough hit-and-run
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
On Friday, Aug. 30, Celeste Jones was crossing Sheppard Avenue East near Abbotsfield Gate and Palmdale Drive when she was struck and killed, police said. Continue reading
‘Music helps me heal’: Murder victim’s mother releases new album
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
Quinn Taylor, 29, was shot and killed near Spadina Avenue and Nassau Street on Jan. 31, 2016. Continue reading
Man critically injured after losing control of vehicle on DVP: Toronto police
Police said officers received a call shortly after 2 a.m. for reports of a crash in the northbound lanes of the DVP near Spanbridge Road. Continue reading
Toronto faces off against New York in division matchup
New York Yankees (97-52, first in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (58-90, fourth in the AL East) Continue reading
Bichette, Jays beat Yankees in 12 innings
Blue Jays rookie Bo Bichette was so confident of hitting his first career walk-off home run, he predicted as much moments before his 12th inning heroics against the New York Yankees on Friday. Continue reading
Toronto communities call for pedestrians to be better protected from traffic
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
“It’s wall to wall trucks from here to Windsor, from here to Montreal, and once those trucks spill over to residential streets it’s a recipe for disaster.” Continue reading
Toronto Raptors launch team-branded hijabs in effort to be more inclusive
The team’s parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, unveiled the Nike Pro hijabs emblazoned with the team logo in a social media post on Friday. Continue reading
Mitch Marner and Toronto Maple Leafs agree to contract, reports say
Multiple reports suggest the deal is for six years with an average annual value just shy of US$11 million. Continue reading
Toronto victim of machete attack likely had no choice but to report abuse: domestic violence expert
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
“I think that she was incredibly brave, and I don’t know that a peace bond or a restraining order is sufficient to protect a woman. I don’t think the system was made to protect her.” Continue reading
Federal Conservatives focus on boosting party’s message to counter ‘Ford factor’ in Ontario
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
When asked by a reporter during a campaign stop on Friday what Ontario residents are supposed to make of the fact he doesn’t seem to want Ford near the campaign, Scheer called that suggestion “completely false.” Continue reading
Ontario dental hygienist loses licence after treating his wife
Ontario’s Divisional Court decision upholding the “harsh” punishment for Alexandru Tanase comes even though regulators have proposed allowing hygienists to treat spouses as dentists may do. Continue reading
The Struts talk ‘Young & Dangerous,’ their origins and touring Canada
Global News had the chance to chat with The Struts in the midst of the North American ‘Young & Dangerous’ tour. Continue reading
Oshawa man charged with alleged sexual assaults of 2 young girls
Durham Regional Police say two victims came forward to police alleging they were sexually assaulted between 1984 and 2003. Continue reading
Ontario government’s cannabis Crown corporation lost $42M in latest fiscal year
Canada legalized cannabis for adult use on Oct. 17 last year, and the rollout was mired by supply chain issues and product shortages, which largely have been resolved in recent months. Continue reading
