Rainfall warnings and statements issued for southern Ontario, storms to pose flooding risk
Officials investigating lab-confirmed measles case in York Region
Man charged after reporting being stuck on Scarborough Bluffs and trying to steal fire truck: police
Ontario government to slash funding to Toronto Public Health, officials say
Man charged in alleged hit-and-run in downtown Toronto
Ontario may allow developers to pay fee in lieu of taking action to protect endangered species
Funding for library services slashed by half in Ontario budget
OHL Roundup: Thursday, April 18, 2019
SAGINAW, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit halted Guelph’s momentum on Thursday, downing the Storm 7-2 in the opening game of the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference final. Continue reading
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Study lists Toronto as one of world’s best cities for students
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
The study ranked big cities in terms of average rent, the cost of a pint of beer and the number of concerts among other qualifiers. Continue reading
Canadian Armed Forces, federal government will help Quebec fight spring flooding: Ralph Goodale
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Canada’s minister of public safety and emergency preparedness says the federal government will be helping Quebec officials combat flooding. Continue reading
Canadian Joey Votto pops out to first base for 1st time in 13-year career
A remarkable baseball streak ended Wednesday when Joey Votto innocuously popped out to first base. Continue reading
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Trial begins for 3 men accused of murdering 17-year-old in west-end Toronto restaurant
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Jarryl Hagley, 17, was shot to death on Oct. 16, 2016 inside the Pizza Pizza on Weston Road near Lawrence Avenue, where the teenager was finishing his evening with friends. Continue reading
NASA sends bison chili and other Canadian treats to David Saint-Jacques space in time for Easter
A private cargo ship brought the makings of an Easter feast – as well as some Canadian-made treats – to the International Space Station on Friday, along with mice and little flying robots. Continue reading
Attention to detail key for Leafs in Game 5
Mike Babcock’s frustration didn’t stem from the Boston Bruins scoring on the power play — it was how the sequence unfolded. Continue reading
Grichuk, Smoak, Hernandez hit HRs, Blue Jays top Twins 7-4
The Toronto Blue Jays are finding their swing — and wins are following. Continue reading
Colbert slams Trump in lengthy monologue about Mueller report
“If you’ve got nothing to hide, why do you have to set up the report first?” Colbert asked about Bill Barr’s pre-release press conference. Continue reading
24% of people killed on OPP-patrolled roads not wearing seatbelts: OPP
Since the beginning of 2019, not wearing a seatbelt has been a factor in 10 out of 47 road collision deaths, South Georgian Bay OPP say. Continue reading
Orlando, Toronto meet with series tied 1-1
Toronto Raptors (58-24, second in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Orlando Magic (42-40, seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) Continue reading
Sarah Sanders claims she didn’t lie after admitting ‘slip of the tongue’ to Mueller
Sarah Sanders told Robert Mueller’s team her comments about the FBI losing confidence in James Comey were “not founded on anything,” the report says. Continue reading
CFLPA tells players not to report to CFL training camps without new agreement
The CFLPA has instructed its players not to make travel arrangements to attend CFL training camps when they open May 19. Continue reading
Terminal 3 reopened at Toronto’s Pearson Airport after suspicious package investigation
Toronto Pearson tweeted they had stopped processing passengers in the terminal for US-bound flights. Continue reading
3 dead, thousands without power as storms blast southern US
Strong storms were still roaring across the South on Friday, after killing two Mississippi drivers and a woman in Alabama and leaving more than 100,000 people without power across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Continue reading
‘I’m tired of hiding’: What it’s like to date while living with diabetes
People living with diabetes often have to decide when to tell a date about their disease. Continue reading
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Elana Fric was killed after filing for divorce. How do we make leaving less dangerous?
A person’s risk of experiencing escalating violence is at its highest during a separation. Why doesn’t the legal system do more? Continue reading
Woman arrested at Vancouver airport may be part of organized theft ring: police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Plainclothes officers allegedly witnessed the 60-year-old woman steal a purse in the international arrivals terminal Wednesday. Continue reading
Justin Bieber joins chorus against Laura Ingraham: ‘You should be fired’
The Fox News anchor is under major fire after disrespecting the late-Nipsey Hussle during a broadcast. Continue reading
3 climbers believed killed in Banff National Park avalanche
Due to dangerous conditions at the scene, recovery efforts weren’t possible on Thursday. Continue reading
Man charged in alleged hit-and-run in downtown Toronto
A 21-year-old man, who was waiting at the streetcar stop median, was struck and suffered life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Officials investigating lab-confirmed measles case in York Region
York Region Public Health has identified three places where people may have been exposed to the disease. Continue reading
Man charged after reporting being stuck on Scarborough Bluffs and trying to steal fire truck: police
Police said due to the rainy weather and the dangerous conditions where the man said he was stuck, the call prompted a large response from Toronto’s emergency services agencies. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, April 18, 2019
SAGINAW, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit halted Guelph’s momentum on Thursday, downing the Storm 7-2 in the opening game of the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference final. Continue reading
Rainfall warnings and statements issued for southern Ontario, storms to pose flooding risk
Global News weather specialist Mike Arsenault said the heaviest rain will come over a 24-hour period beginning Thursday night and lasting until late Friday. Continue reading
Study lists Toronto as one of world’s best cities for students
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
The study ranked big cities in terms of average rent, the cost of a pint of beer and the number of concerts among other qualifiers. Continue reading
Canadian Joey Votto pops out to first base for 1st time in 13-year career
A remarkable baseball streak ended Wednesday when Joey Votto innocuously popped out to first base. Continue reading
Trial begins for 3 men accused of murdering 17-year-old in west-end Toronto restaurant
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Jarryl Hagley, 17, was shot to death on Oct. 16, 2016 inside the Pizza Pizza on Weston Road near Lawrence Avenue, where the teenager was finishing his evening with friends. Continue reading
Ontario government to slash funding to Toronto Public Health, officials say
Toronto Public Health is responsible for a wide variety of services, including school immunization programs, protection from infectious diseases, ensuring safe drinking water and more. Continue reading
Attention to detail key for Leafs in Game 5
Mike Babcock’s frustration didn’t stem from the Boston Bruins scoring on the power play — it was how the sequence unfolded. Continue reading
Grichuk, Smoak, Hernandez hit HRs, Blue Jays top Twins 7-4
The Toronto Blue Jays are finding their swing — and wins are following. Continue reading
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Ontario may allow developers to pay fee in lieu of taking action to protect endangered species
The Progressive Conservative government is proposing to create the Species at Risk Conservation Trust to oversee these charges and put the money toward large-scale measures to protect and recover those species. Continue reading
24% of people killed on OPP-patrolled roads not wearing seatbelts: OPP
Since the beginning of 2019, not wearing a seatbelt has been a factor in 10 out of 47 road collision deaths, South Georgian Bay OPP say. Continue reading
Orlando, Toronto meet with series tied 1-1
Toronto Raptors (58-24, second in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Orlando Magic (42-40, seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) Continue reading
CFLPA tells players not to report to CFL training camps without new agreement
The CFLPA has instructed its players not to make travel arrangements to attend CFL training camps when they open May 19. Continue reading
Terminal 3 reopened at Toronto’s Pearson Airport after suspicious package investigation
Toronto Pearson tweeted they had stopped processing passengers in the terminal for US-bound flights. Continue reading
Funding for library services slashed by half in Ontario budget
The head of one of the province’s library services says the Ontario government has cut its funding in half. Continue reading
Ontario to link post-secondary funding to grads’ employment and earnings
Only a small proportion of funding has been linked to institutional performance in recent years – 1.4 per cent for universities and 1.2 per cent for colleges – but that will go up to 60 per cent in the next five years. Continue reading
Ontario court upholds stay order against 3 tobacco companies
The companies have said they had no choice but to seek the stay so they could continue to operate as they try to negotiate a global settlement with all those who have claims against them, including the class-action members and several provincial governments. Continue reading
Load management 101: Kawhi Leonard’s season
Clive Brewer likes to compare high-performance athletes to F-14 fighter jets. Continue reading
Democrats call on Mueller to testify publicly before Congress on Russia investigation
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler is calling for special counsel Robert Mueller to testify immediately before his committee “no later than May 23.” Continue reading
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Ontario government may let pharmacists prescribe treatments for minor issues like sore throats
The Progressive Conservative government says in its recent budget that it intends to expand the scope of practice for certain regulated health professionals, such as pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dental specialists and optometrists. Continue reading
Fleetwood Mac reschedules Canadian shows — here are the dates
The legendary rockers will return to Canada this fall. Continue reading
What’s open, what’s closed in Toronto: Easter long weekend
The first long weekend of spring has arrived. Here is what you can expect to be open and closed during the Easter long weekend. Continue reading
Cruz drives in 2 to help Odorizzi, Twins beat Blue Jays 4-1
Nelson Cruz had two hits and two RBIs for Minnesota, helping Jake Odorizzi and the Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 following a 54-minute rain delay Wednesday night. Continue reading
