Man charged with terrorism after ramming vehicle into pedestrians, U.K. parliament barriers
Highway bridge collapse kills at least 22 in Genoa, Italy
Ontario court to hear application on suspending Toronto city council seat cuts
Marijuana to be sold through private retailers, online in Ontario
Ontario appoints new Hydro One board of directors after en masse resignation
Surveillance footage captures brazen daylight shooting near North York playground
Ontario beer tax to rise this fall despite return of ‘buck-a-beer’
According to the Ministry of Finance website, the basic tax rate for beer will rise three cents per litre on Nov. 1. Continue reading
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Man who allegedly pushed senior in front of TTC train sees case put over to December
John Reszetnik is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 73-year-old Yosuke Hayahara. Continue reading
Congo tests experimental Ebola treatment as deadly outbreak grows
Dozens of people have died in the recent Ebola outbreak, including multiple health care workers. Continue reading
Toronto students travelling by train ‘just missed’ deadly bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
“Our train would have gone under it in minutes, like less than five minutes,” Bresge said. Continue reading
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Out-of-province workers brought in at Exhibition Place during lock-out: union
The union says the board of governors “refuses to bargain in good faith” and that its workers will continue to picket through the duration of the CNE if the dispute isn’t resolved. Continue reading
Shocking images show aftermath of bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
Video and photos show several vehicles pancaked under large chunks of concrete while other vehicles on the bridge managed to stop metres from the missing portion of the roadway. Continue reading
Union tells Ontario elementary teachers they should teach modernized sex-ed curriculum
The Tories have said teachers will use a version of the curriculum developed in 1998 as the government carries out public consultations for a new document. Continue reading
Toronto woman says she couldn’t get through to 911 while her dog was being mauled
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
Ninja died just over a week ago, viciously attacked in front of Sharri Khani, just steps from her home. Continue reading
Maxime Bernier clarifies that he’s all for diversity in Canada – just not ‘more diversity’
Maxime Bernier says he is not against diversity. He just doesn’t want “more diversity.” Continue reading
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Toronto basketball program empowers youth both on and off the court for free
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Basketball made such a difference in Daviau’s life that he wanted to make sure the same opportunity was offered to all youth regardless of financial means, skills, gender or background. Continue reading
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Experts caution about danger of undertow after boy drowns at Woodbine Beach
“It’s a condition where water is turning and basically has got some power and control that you may not ever feel, but it’s taking you in a direction you might not be aware of.” Continue reading
‘I had second thoughts’: Residents move back into apartment complex after deadly Fredericton shooting
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Tuesday morning, residents began returning to their units after police released the scene back to the complex’s owner. Continue reading
Ontario pauses opening 3 overdose-prevention sites while it conducts review
Overdose prevention sites are approved by the province and are temporary facilities set up to address an immediate need in a community. Continue reading
Ontario cottage country forest fire hasn’t grown in nearly a week, officials say
The Ministry of Natural Resources says the fire known as “Parry Sound 33” remains at 113 square kilometres. Continue reading
At least 24 killed, 19 injured in Ecuador bus crash
The Colombian-registered bus was traveling to Quito when it hit a smaller vehicle in an area known as dead man’s curve. Continue reading
Highway bridge collapse kills at least 22 in Genoa, Italy
An elevated highway has partially collapsed in the Italian city of Genoa, killing at least 20 people, Italian officials say. Continue reading
Wanted: ‘Cat whisperer’ to live for free on a Greek island with 55 cats
A cat sanctuary is looking for a new cat caretaker — preferably over the age of 45 — to care for dozens of rescued felines on a Greek island “paradise.” Continue reading
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Man dead after hit-and-run in Etobicoke
The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday at Ninth Street and Garnett Janes Road near Lake Shore Boulevard and Islington Avenue. Continue reading
Tourist shot in head on Alberta highway ‘not able to talk or move his right side’: spokesperson
It’s been 11 days since a German tourist was shot in the head while driving on an Alberta highway with his family and as of Monday night, the man “shows symptoms of severe and life-changing injuries,” a family spokesperson said. Continue reading
Staples manager wondered what a woman was hiding under her shirt. She was pregnant with twins
The manager no longer works for Staples. Continue reading
Ontario beer tax to rise this fall despite return of ‘buck-a-beer’
According to the Ministry of Finance website, the basic tax rate for beer will rise three cents per litre on Nov. 1. Continue reading
Man who allegedly pushed senior in front of TTC train sees case put over to December
John Reszetnik is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 73-year-old Yosuke Hayahara. Continue reading
Toronto students travelling by train ‘just missed’ deadly bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
“Our train would have gone under it in minutes, like less than five minutes,” Bresge said. Continue reading
Out-of-province workers brought in at Exhibition Place during lock-out: union
The union says the board of governors “refuses to bargain in good faith” and that its workers will continue to picket through the duration of the CNE if the dispute isn’t resolved. Continue reading
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Ontario appoints new Hydro One board of directors after en masse resignation
Ten new board members were named as replacements for Hydro One’s previous 14-member board, which resigned last month. Continue reading
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Ontario court to hear application on suspending Toronto city council seat cuts
If passed, the Better Local Government Act would cut the number of Toronto city council wards to 25 from 47 in the October municipal election. Continue reading
Union tells Ontario elementary teachers they should teach modernized sex-ed curriculum
The Tories have said teachers will use a version of the curriculum developed in 1998 as the government carries out public consultations for a new document. Continue reading
Man dead after hit-and-run in Etobicoke
The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday at Ninth Street and Garnett Janes Road near Lake Shore Boulevard and Islington Avenue. Continue reading
Toronto woman says she couldn’t get through to 911 while her dog was being mauled
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
Ninja died just over a week ago, viciously attacked in front of Sharri Khani, just steps from her home. Continue reading
Toronto basketball program empowers youth both on and off the court for free
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Basketball made such a difference in Daviau’s life that he wanted to make sure the same opportunity was offered to all youth regardless of financial means, skills, gender or background. Continue reading
Experts caution about danger of undertow after boy drowns at Woodbine Beach
“It’s a condition where water is turning and basically has got some power and control that you may not ever feel, but it’s taking you in a direction you might not be aware of.” Continue reading
Marijuana to be sold through private retailers, online in Ontario
With news of the sale of cannabis through private businesses, it marks a departure from the previous Ontario Liberal government’s decision to sell marijuana at government-run outlets. Continue reading
Ontario pauses opening 3 overdose-prevention sites while it conducts review
Overdose prevention sites are approved by the province and are temporary facilities set up to address an immediate need in a community. Continue reading
Ontario cottage country forest fire hasn’t grown in nearly a week, officials say
The Ministry of Natural Resources says the fire known as “Parry Sound 33” remains at 113 square kilometres. Continue reading
Glenn De Baeremaeker drops out of Toronto election, calls it ‘long shot’ amid council cuts
The Ontario government tabled legislation last month that would see the number of city council seats drastically reduced to 25 from 47. Continue reading
Surveillance footage captures brazen daylight shooting near North York playground
Toronto police said officers responded to reports of gunfire at a housing complex near Leslie Street and Finch Avenue at around 5 p.m. Continue reading
Majority of Canadian cities don’t monitor real-time data of sewage leaks into lakes, rivers
Environment Canada does require municipal governments to report annually how much untreated wastewater is spilled. Continue reading
Police charge woman in Brampton road rage incident caught on video
Police said officers responded to a call about a collision before 1 p.m. on Friday at Tournament and Wanless drives. Continue reading
Toronto man charged in death of Tess Richey denied bail
Kalen Schlatter is charged with first-degree murder in the November 2017 death of Tess Richey who, according to police, died of ‘neck compression.’ Continue reading
Police investigating after 2 people shot, wounded near plaza in North York
The incident happened around 1 a.m. Monday at Jane Street and Wilson Avenue. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: How I did nothing on my summer vacation
Mike Stafford returns to work Monday after his traditional, two-week August holiday. What did he do while he was gone? A lot of not much. Continue reading
‘Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day’ event to be held in Toronto on Aug. 25
In a press release sent out this week, two Canadian non-profit organizations said they will host a large event in Toronto to mark the very first official Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day. Continue reading
Labour dispute continues with CNE just days away
On July 20, union members were locked out after months of negotiations for a new collective agreement. Continue reading
Man, 35, stabbed in east-end Toronto: Police
Officers said they were called to the area of Sheppard Avenue and Kennedy Road with reports that a man had been stabbed. Continue reading
Peel police charge teenager with dangerous driving in Brampton
Peel Regional Police say they were called to the scene in Brampton, Ont., at about 1 p.m. Continue reading
