Hidden camera footage reveals conditions inside Toronto’s 24-hour respite centres
Doug Ford scrapping rate protection for more than 325,000 Ontario hydro customers
4-alarm blaze ‘under control’ at popular eatery on Danforth Ave.
Police in Ontario are writing about 21 cannabis tickets a day
Canada’s new food guide emphasizes eating plants, drinking water and cooking at home
2019 Oscars nominations: Full list of 91st Academy Awards nominees
‘I was operating under panic and fear’: Toronto man on trial for murder says woman died of overdose
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
At the beginning of the trial, Ohab pleaded guilty to the charge of indignity to a human body by dismemberment. Continue reading
Canadian Space Agency launches new interactive activity at Science and Tech Museum
According to the agency, Exploring Earth uses the photos taken by David Saint-Jacques to explore the science of our planet. Continue reading
Kenan Thompson, other ‘Mighty Ducks’ cast members reunite at Anaheim Ducks game
Quack, quack, quack! Continue reading
Marijuana use on the rise in Ontario even before legalization: survey
The survey of more than 2,800 adults aged 18 and older found that along with the rising number of cannabis users, there was also a concurrent increase in people driving high. Continue reading
No answers from Hussen on whether Liberals will help pay cost of protecting Rahaf Mohammed
The Saudi teen refugee has repeatedly faced death threats since her flight from the kingdom earlier this month and is not being left alone due to concerns about her safety. Continue reading
‘Bikini climber’ Gigi Wu dies in the cold after hiking accident in Taiwan mountains
Gigi Wu, also known as the “Bikini Climber” on social media in Taiwan, has died of hypothermia after she fell into a ravine during a solo mountain trek. Continue reading
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Transgender girl says Ontario sex-ed repeal made her nervous about returning to school
The 11-year-old, identified only as AB, testified today before Ontario’s human rights tribunal in a case focusing on how rolling back the curriculum impacts LGBTQ students. Continue reading
Toronto officer pleads guilty to misconduct for using database for personal gain
Const. Vincenzo Bonazza admits to using his authority and police databases to search information about a woman who approached him in 2008 asking for help. Continue reading
Kitty litter and pocket knives: Tips to survive winter weather when stranded in your car
“People want to be able to keep themselves warm for at least half an hour while waiting for help to come.” Continue reading
OPP re-open case of jail cell death of man found with dozens of injuries
Faqiri, who had schizophrenia, died in a segregation cell at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont., while awaiting a transfer to a mental health facility in December 2016. Continue reading
Driver involved in single-vehicle crash over weekend in Toronto dies
Police said the driver died from his injuries on Monday. Continue reading
Bebe Rexha says several designers declined to dress her for Grammys because she’s ‘too big’
‘So I had my team hit out a lot of designers and a lot of them do not want to dress me because I’m too big. Literally, I’m too big,’ the ‘Meant To Be’ singer said. Continue reading
Six months after being paralyzed in Danforth shooting, Danielle Kane fights for a new life
Danielle Kane was among the 13 wounded in the Danforth shooting. A bullet tore through her stomach and shattered a portion of her spine, leaving her paralyzed. Continue reading
Red chili in Hello Fresh, Chefs Plate meal kits prompts recall for salmonella
Hello Fresh Canada Inc. has recalled the red chili ingredient found in some of their Hello Fresh and Chefs Plate meal kits due to possible Salmonella contamination. Continue reading
Fact check: Doug Ford says carbon tax will cause ‘recession,’ but economists disagree
Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned about difficult economic times due to the tax – but economists called the claim “hyberbole.” Continue reading
Doug Ford scrapping rate protection for more than 325,000 Ontario hydro customers
Premier Doug Ford’s government is rolling back protections for more than 325,000 electricity customers in Ontario. Low-income advocates are concerned this could mean higher bills. Continue reading
Canada’s new food guide emphasizes eating plants, drinking water and cooking at home
Canada’s new food guide does away with food groups and serving sizes, in favour of more general recommendations on healthy eating. Continue reading
Toronto tenant stuck with no heat, water in apartment amid bitter cold temperatures
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
The cold snap in Ontario has left some people without heat in their homes, including a Toronto woman who was told to make do with electric space heaters. Continue reading
Most parents believe wet hair can cause a cold — they’re wrong
A recent poll suggested this belief has been passed on by generation after generation… without actual science to back it up. Continue reading
34-year-old man wrecks home with axe after he thought wife damaged his action figures
A 34-year-old grown Wisconsin man caused chaos in his family home, taking an axe to his television and car after he thought his wife had damaged his prized action figures, according to police. Continue reading
‘I was operating under panic and fear’: Toronto man on trial for murder says woman died of overdose
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
At the beginning of the trial, Ohab pleaded guilty to the charge of indignity to a human body by dismemberment. Continue reading
Canadian Space Agency launches new interactive activity at Science and Tech Museum
According to the agency, Exploring Earth uses the photos taken by David Saint-Jacques to explore the science of our planet. Continue reading
Marijuana use on the rise in Ontario even before legalization: survey
The survey of more than 2,800 adults aged 18 and older found that along with the rising number of cannabis users, there was also a concurrent increase in people driving high. Continue reading
No answers from Hussen on whether Liberals will help pay cost of protecting Rahaf Mohammed
The Saudi teen refugee has repeatedly faced death threats since her flight from the kingdom earlier this month and is not being left alone due to concerns about her safety. Continue reading
Transgender girl says Ontario sex-ed repeal made her nervous about returning to school
The 11-year-old, identified only as AB, testified today before Ontario’s human rights tribunal in a case focusing on how rolling back the curriculum impacts LGBTQ students. Continue reading
Toronto officer pleads guilty to misconduct for using database for personal gain
Const. Vincenzo Bonazza admits to using his authority and police databases to search information about a woman who approached him in 2008 asking for help. Continue reading
OPP re-open case of jail cell death of man found with dozens of injuries
Faqiri, who had schizophrenia, died in a segregation cell at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont., while awaiting a transfer to a mental health facility in December 2016. Continue reading
Driver involved in single-vehicle crash over weekend in Toronto dies
Police said the driver died from his injuries on Monday. Continue reading
Six months after being paralyzed in Danforth shooting, Danielle Kane fights for a new life
Danielle Kane was among the 13 wounded in the Danforth shooting. A bullet tore through her stomach and shattered a portion of her spine, leaving her paralyzed. Continue reading
Police in Ontario are writing about 21 cannabis tickets a day
Police in Ontario have been writing about 21 cannabis-related charges a day since legalization. Most have been for marijuana being available in a vehicle. Continue reading
Red chili in Hello Fresh, Chefs Plate meal kits prompts recall for salmonella
Hello Fresh Canada Inc. has recalled the red chili ingredient found in some of their Hello Fresh and Chefs Plate meal kits due to possible Salmonella contamination. Continue reading
Special weather statement issued for Toronto due to snow, freezing rain
Officials say Toronto will likely see between two and five cm of snow. The freezing rain will last several hours before changing over to rain on Wednesday. Continue reading
4-alarm blaze ‘under control’ at popular eatery on Danforth Ave.
Toronto fire officials said they responded to a call around 6:46 a.m. on Danforth Avenue between Chester and Arundel avenues at the Detroit Eatery. Continue reading
Hidden camera footage reveals conditions inside Toronto’s 24-hour respite centres
Housing advocates in Toronto are urging city officials to declare homelessness a state of emergency following the deaths of four people this year. Continue reading
Doug Ford scrapping rate protection for more than 325,000 Ontario hydro customers
Premier Doug Ford’s government is rolling back protections for more than 325,000 electricity customers in Ontario. Low-income advocates are concerned this could mean higher bills. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: What the heck is going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
How can Toronto play its best game of the season against the league-leading Lightning — and then lose to the lowly Florida Panthers and Arizona Coyotes in the next two games? Continue reading
Toronto tenant stuck with no heat, water in apartment amid bitter cold temperatures
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
The cold snap in Ontario has left some people without heat in their homes, including a Toronto woman who was told to make do with electric space heaters. Continue reading
10 taken to hospital with minor injuries after TTC bus went off road at Line 3 station
The TTC said the bus, which had minor damage, required a tow truck to remove it from Lawrence East station. An investigation is underway to determine what led to the collision. Continue reading
Brampton council votes 8-3 in favour of allowing cannabis retail stores to operate
Mayor Patrick Brown announced late Monday afternoon that he would support opting in. Continue reading
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‘These are stressors that we go through any time of the year’: A look at how ‘Blue Monday’ began
Experts say, while there is no scientific proof it is the most depressive day of the year, many can relate to the post-holiday stress felt during the winter months. Continue reading
Brandon Truaxe, founder of Toronto beauty brand Deciem, dead at 40: company executive
Brandon Truaxe created Deciem in 2013. The company is known for selling products at more affordable prices than other luxury brands. Continue reading
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Living life without worry in 2019
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Marek has helped thousands of people across North America transform their worry into inner peace. Continue reading
Brampton men charged in Winnipeg stolen semi truck rampage
Two men have been charged in a chaotic incident Friday that saw a stolen semi truck collide into multiple vehicles and cause large amounts of damage. Continue reading
At least 29 homicides in Ontario long-term care homes in the past 6 years: report
The Ontario Health Coalition says the numbers come from the coroner’s office, which doesn’t assign blame in a finding of homicide, but defines it as one person causing the death of another. Continue reading
Human rights tribunal hearing underway to challenge repeal of sex-ed curriculum
The government’s repeal of the curriculum brought in by the previous Liberal regime is also subject to a court challenge. Continue reading
