Stabbing on Queen Street West leaves man in his 70s in serious condition
Single-vehicle accident in North York sends 6 to hospital
What’s open and closed on Victoria Day in Toronto
Royal wedding watchers: The crowds come out in full regalia for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail
Toronto mayor appeals to Ottawa, province for help sheltering influx of refugees
Man critically injured after suspected shooting near Yonge and Wellington
Toronto police say one man has been found unconscious at the scene of a possible shooting near Yonge Street and Wellington Street in downtown Toronto. Continue reading
North York woman, 25, dead after canoe overturns in lake near Orillia, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police said officers responded to a report of an overturned canoe around noon on Sunday. Continue reading
Nicolas Maduro declared winner of Venezuelan presidential election
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro comfortably won re-election in a controversial vote on Sunday, the election board said Continue reading
Blue Jays swept for 1st time this season, fall 9-2 to Oakland
Toronto’s Joe Biagini (0-3) struggled to pitch deep into the game. Continue reading
Technology exists to fix design flaws of Canada’s ‘Alert Ready’ system: expert
The “Alert Ready” program – which sounds an alarm on LTE-connected smart phones during a crisis – could be more effective at alerting people to emergencies, they said. Continue reading
North Korea nuclear site closing set to be high on spectacle, low on substance
Expect good imagery. But not much else. Continue reading
Ontario NDP pledge to end gas pump ‘gouging’ on long weekend, but details vague
Horwath denied she was trying to repeal the law of supply and demand. Continue reading
PC Leader Doug Ford under fire over alleged stolen data
Police in York Region have confirmed they are looking into a data breach from the 407 Express Toll Route. Continue reading
Hillary Clinton trolls Donald Trump with Russian fur cap at Yale
Clinton used Yale University’s tradition of over-the-top headwear to rib President Donald Trump with her own unusual hat: a Russian fur cap. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
P.E.I.-born Gerard Gallant coaches Golden Knights to unlikely Stanley Cup final
Just 17 months ago, Gerard Gallant was abruptly fired by the Florida Panthers and left at the curb following a road game to hail his own taxi as the team bus drove away. Continue reading
Boy taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in west-end Toronto
Emergency crews responded to a call about a pedestrian struck at Stanley and Superior avenues around 3:50 p.m. Continue reading
Ontario’s police watchdog investigating Brantford Police after injured man found under cruiser
The SIU says one of the officers entered his cruiser and began driving before he realized someone was under the vehicle. Continue reading
Man plows car into North Carolina restaurant, killing 2 people: police
Authorities say a man intentionally drove his car into a North Carolina restaurant, killing his daughter and another person and injuring several others. Continue reading
Vancouver-filmed ‘Deadpool 2’ rakes in US$125 million in opening weekend
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
It’s the second best domestic opening weekend for a Vancouver-shot film… eclipsed only by its predecessor. Continue reading
New NRA president blames school shootings on Ritalin, violent movies
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North says the disease isn’t the Second Amendment and that depriving law-abiding citizens of their constitutional right to have a firearm won’t stop shootings. Continue reading
Smiling page boy photobombs Meghan Markle at royal wedding
This Canadian page boy became the biggest viral moment of the royal wedding. Continue reading
Cancelled TV shows: ‘Kevin Can Wait,’ ‘The Mick,’ ‘Quantico’ and many more
Sometimes it’s tough being a TV fan, especially when cancellation season rolls around. Continue reading
Celebrities spotted at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Top Hollywood stars attended the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19. Continue reading
Man critically injured after suspected shooting near Yonge and Wellington
Toronto police say one man has been found unconscious at the scene of a possible shooting near Yonge Street and Wellington Street in downtown Toronto. Continue reading
North York woman, 25, dead after canoe overturns in lake near Orillia, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police said officers responded to a report of an overturned canoe around noon on Sunday. Continue reading
Blue Jays swept for 1st time this season, fall 9-2 to Oakland
Toronto’s Joe Biagini (0-3) struggled to pitch deep into the game. Continue reading
Technology exists to fix design flaws of Canada’s ‘Alert Ready’ system: expert
The “Alert Ready” program – which sounds an alarm on LTE-connected smart phones during a crisis – could be more effective at alerting people to emergencies, they said. Continue reading
Ontario NDP pledge to end gas pump ‘gouging’ on long weekend, but details vague
Horwath denied she was trying to repeal the law of supply and demand. Continue reading
PC Leader Doug Ford under fire over alleged stolen data
Police in York Region have confirmed they are looking into a data breach from the 407 Express Toll Route. Continue reading
Single-vehicle accident in North York sends 6 to hospital
A single-vehicle accident in North York on Saturday, May 19th has left six people injured. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Stabbing on Queen Street West leaves man in his 70s in serious condition
A man in his 70s has serious, but non-life threatening injuries following a stabbing on Queen Street West at Bathurst Street on Saturday. Continue reading
Teen dead, another injured after shooting in Scarborough
A double-shooting in Scarborough on Saturday, May 20th has left one man dead and another man in critical condition. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
Boy taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in west-end Toronto
Emergency crews responded to a call about a pedestrian struck at Stanley and Superior avenues around 3:50 p.m. Continue reading
Ontario’s police watchdog investigating Brantford Police after injured man found under cruiser
The SIU says one of the officers entered his cruiser and began driving before he realized someone was under the vehicle. Continue reading
Organization holds free workshop on First Aid, CPR in wake of Toronto van attack
Watching news of the deadly van attack in Toronto that killed 10 people and left 16 others injured devastated Aryan Sekhavati and Ashkon Pourheidary. Continue reading
Quarterback Johnny Manziel signs contract with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The former Heisman Trophy winner announced on Twitter that he has agreed to a deal with the CFL team. Continue reading
Ontario’s police watchdog investigating shooting of Fort Erie man
The Special Investigations Unit says Niagara Regional Police officers responded to the Urgent Care Centre at the Douglas Memorial Site in response to a stabbing at around 8 p.m. Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
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New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
Blue Jays defeated by Oakland 3-1 in Toronto
The loss sends the Blue Jays below the .500 mark for the first time since late March. Continue reading
Province releases review of outdoor education policies after Toronto student’s death
The report recommended Ontario’s school boards develop guidelines for monitoring compliance with safety procedures. Continue reading
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Bell Canada installs cable in Toronto homeowners’ yards without permission
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Several Toronto neighbours found out that Bell Canada had installed a cable on their fence without permission. The company says it has no choice. Continue reading
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail
The party made the announcement on Friday afternoon, ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
Mike Schreiner outlines Green’s plan to cut payroll tax
By Matt Carty Reporter
Schreiner would increase the exemption for the Employer Health Tax and increase the corporate tax on big businesses by one per cent. Continue reading
What’s open and closed on Victoria Day in Toronto
Here’s a roundup of what you can expect to stay open, and what will be closing, for the Victoria Day holiday. Continue reading
Toronto mayor appeals to Ottawa, province for help sheltering influx of refugees
At a news conference Friday, John Tory said an average of 10 migrants and refugees enter the city every day. Continue reading
