Toronto conservation authority warns of potential flooding in low-lying areas
Toronto launches first ‘pothole blitz’ of 2019
Scarborough house under renovation partially collapses: Toronto firefighters
2 injured in overnight house fire in Toronto’s west end
Toronto city council to consider ban on General Motors vehicles
Family of Mississauga mother killed while walking on Highway 401 wins wrongful death suit
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Break and enter suspects arrested in Niagara, several stolen firearms recovered
Police say the homeowner reported that a quantity of firearms, including rifles, shotguns, a crossbow and ammunition was stolen on Tuesday. Continue reading
Closure but no win for DeMar DeRozan in his return to Toronto as a Spur
DeMar DeRozan called it his ‘last little piece of closure.’ Unfortunately, his return to Toronto did not come with a win. Continue reading
Court rejects B.C.’s request to declare Alberta oil export law unconstitutional
The attorney general of B.C. alleged in a statement of claim that the Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act was meant to counteract steps taken by B.C. in its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline project. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 22, 2019
GUELPH, Ont. – Isaac Ratcliffe scored a hat trick as the Guelph Storm defeated the Erie Otters 4-1 on Friday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
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Former owners of popular Toronto Japanese restaurant back in the game
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
The Kon-Nichi-Wa restaurant burned down in a massive fire on Baldwin Street two years ago. On Friday, the owners launched their new restaurant with a new location, name and menu. Continue reading
Nicolas Maduro says Venezuela has broken diplomatic ties with Colombia as aid tensions rise
“I can’t bear it anymore. We can’t keep putting up with Colombian territory being used for attacks against Venezuela,” Maduro said in a speech. Continue reading
Person calls 911 to complain about traffic delays, missing flight at Hamilton airport
Hamilton police said the incident happened earlier this month, adding this is, unfortunately, a common type of call for the service. Continue reading
Loose Presto rules fuel thriving black market in TTC child passes
There’s a thriving black market in child Presto cards. It’s not surprising: they look the same as the adult ones, but are good for years of free transit. Continue reading
Caregivers from abroad able to seek permanent residency under new pilot program
“Caregivers provide care to families in Canada that need it, and it’s time for Canada to care for them in return,” said Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen. Continue reading
3 Canadian premiers call for an end to American tariffs on steel, aluminum
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe and Blaine Higgs from New Brunswick urged federal governments to end American tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Continue reading
Provincial police officer charged with assault, OPP say
OPP say the alleged assault happened on Tuesday in Norfolk County, Ont., and a 24-year member of the force was arrested on Thursday. Continue reading
3 aboard cargo plane that crashed en route to Houston
“It’s probably a crash that nobody would survive,” Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne said, referring to the scene as “total devastation.” Continue reading
Toronto-area woman tried to smuggle failed refugee claimant across border in trunk of car: documents
An agreed statement of facts says Donna Pham and a friend drove to the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, NY, just after noon on Jan. 6. During the inspection, a border guard found a man in the trunk of Pham’s car. Continue reading
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DeMar DeRozan’s literacy legacy lives on in Toronto
By Megan Robinson Sports Anchor
After nine seasons with the Raptors, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs before the 2018-2019 season. But the book club didn’t end with his departure from Toronto and neither did his influence on a number of students off the court. Continue reading
‘Mission for Arizona:’ Retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly launches bid for U.S. Senate
Kelly, who has never held elected office, is the first Democrat to enter the 2020 race in Arizona. Continue reading
The best, cheapest cellphone plans in Canada in 2019
Looking for a new cellphone plan that doesn’t break the bank? Here’s what Global News found in its quest for Canada’s best cellphone plans. Continue reading
How long does cannabis stay in your system?
How long cannabis can be detected in your system depends on a number of factors. Continue reading
R. Kelly surrenders himself to police after 10 aggravated sexual abuse charges laid
The charges come weeks after Lifetime documentary series, ‘Surviving R. Kelly,’ took a close look at old sexual misconduct allegations. Continue reading
‘We love you, we’re here for you’: Funeral held for all 7 children killed in Halifax house fire
The Barho children — Ahmad, 14; Rola, 12; Mohamad, 9; Ola, 8; Hala, 3; Rana, 2 and four-month-old Abdullah — all perished when fire swept through their Spryfield home just after midnight Tuesday. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: An absurd, fascinating, partisan and remarkably helpful tale on Trudeau and SNC-Lavalin
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
David Akin breaks down the Parliamentary testimony of Canada’s top bureaucrat, who said Thursday there was no inappropriate pressure brought on Jody Wilson-Raybould. Continue reading
How to prepare for Sunday’s windstorm in southern Ontario
Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 110 km/h in southern Ontario as a sharp cold front moves through the area. Continue reading
Scarborough house under renovation partially collapses: Toronto firefighters
Images from the scene showed extensive damage to the home. Continue reading
Toronto conservation authority warns of potential flooding in low-lying areas
“All shorelines, rivers and streams within the GTA should be considered hazardous,” the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority said. Continue reading
Break and enter suspects arrested in Niagara, several stolen firearms recovered
Police say the homeowner reported that a quantity of firearms, including rifles, shotguns, a crossbow and ammunition was stolen on Tuesday. Continue reading
2 injured in overnight house fire in Toronto’s west end
Firefighters were called to a home near Dupont and Ossington just before 12:30 a.m. Continue reading
Closure but no win for DeMar DeRozan in his return to Toronto as a Spur
DeMar DeRozan called it his ‘last little piece of closure.’ Unfortunately, his return to Toronto did not come with a win. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 22, 2019
GUELPH, Ont. – Isaac Ratcliffe scored a hat trick as the Guelph Storm defeated the Erie Otters 4-1 on Friday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Family of Mississauga mother killed while walking on Highway 401 wins wrongful death suit
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
The family’s lawyer says they are finally getting some justice after Candice Williams died in 2011. Continue reading
Toronto city council to consider ban on General Motors vehicles
With General Motors standing firm on its decision to close its Oshawa plant, Toronto city council will consider a ban on GM vehicles at its meeting next week. Continue reading
Former owners of popular Toronto Japanese restaurant back in the game
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
The Kon-Nichi-Wa restaurant burned down in a massive fire on Baldwin Street two years ago. On Friday, the owners launched their new restaurant with a new location, name and menu. Continue reading
Person calls 911 to complain about traffic delays, missing flight at Hamilton airport
Hamilton police said the incident happened earlier this month, adding this is, unfortunately, a common type of call for the service. Continue reading
Loose Presto rules fuel thriving black market in TTC child passes
There’s a thriving black market in child Presto cards. It’s not surprising: they look the same as the adult ones, but are good for years of free transit. Continue reading
3 Canadian premiers call for an end to American tariffs on steel, aluminum
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe and Blaine Higgs from New Brunswick urged federal governments to end American tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Continue reading
Provincial police officer charged with assault, OPP say
OPP say the alleged assault happened on Tuesday in Norfolk County, Ont., and a 24-year member of the force was arrested on Thursday. Continue reading
Toronto-area woman tried to smuggle failed refugee claimant across border in trunk of car: documents
An agreed statement of facts says Donna Pham and a friend drove to the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, NY, just after noon on Jan. 6. During the inspection, a border guard found a man in the trunk of Pham’s car. Continue reading
DeMar DeRozan’s literacy legacy lives on in Toronto
By Megan Robinson Sports Anchor
After nine seasons with the Raptors, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs before the 2018-2019 season. But the book club didn’t end with his departure from Toronto and neither did his influence on a number of students off the court. Continue reading
Whitby dad charged with impaired driving, twice in two days
He was arrested and charged with multiple impaired-driving offences after blowing over three times the legal limit, police said. Continue reading
Two men charged in shooting death of 29-year-old TSN employee
Police identified the victim as Jonathan Gayle-West who worked on programs such as Jay & Dan, BarDown and TSN 1050. Continue reading
Ontario’s autism funding overhaul — here’s how it compares to the rest of Canada
A look at how government-funded autism therapy across Canada. Continue reading
Toronto launches first ‘pothole blitz’ of 2019
By Jamie Mauracher Reporter
Typically 25 crew are sent out, but that number will double for the blitz with 50 teams expected to fix as many holes as possible over a 12-hour period. Continue reading
Jobs will be cut, one office closed as Ontario ombudsman takes on child advocate duties
The ombudsman said the exact number of positions affected will be determined in the coming weeks. The Child and Youth Advocate’s office said it currently employs 75 people. Continue reading
No major injuries after roof collapse over community theater in Elliot Lake, Ont.
Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Gagnon says the partial collapse took place Thursday night over the community theatre inside the city-owned Lester B Pearson Civic Centre. Continue reading
‘Damaging winds’ expected across southern Ontario on Sunday
Environment Canada issued the statement early Friday morning, ahead of a weather event forecast to begin on Sunday. Continue reading
Around The OHL: Chatting with former OHLers and looking back at the 2013 draft
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs look back on the 2013 OHL draft, and chat with former OHLers Rico Fata and Garret McFadden. Continue reading
‘Day of action’ calls on province to halt upload of TTC subway
Transit advocates, volunteers and politicians took part in a “Day of Action” Friday morning to warn commuters about the impact handing control of the TTC subway to the provincial government may have on public transit in Toronto. Continue reading
