How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
Tory, Keesmaat face off in 1st Toronto mayoral debate, controversial candidate escorted out by police
Preschooler seriously injured in dog attack at off-leash park in Mississauga
Premier Ford announces intentions to form special committee to probe Ontario’s fiscal situation
Victims’ families to speak Monday at Wettlaufer public inquiry
Toronto election 2018: Who’s running for council, and how, where and when to vote
Alan Cross joins Toronto’s Q107 radio station as the new voice of rock
It’s a new day for Toronto’s Q107: Legendary broadcaster Alan Cross has joined the roster to discuss all things rock. Continue reading
City of Kingston official dies from storm-related injuries
A city of Kingston official died over the weekend after a tree fell on him during Friday evening’s storm. Continue reading
Philadelphia Flyers unveil Gritty, ‘the most terrifying mascot in the NHL’
On Monday, the NHL team revealed the orange, overweight, googly-eyed monster, the Flyers’ second mascot in team history. Continue reading
Barrick purchases Randgold in deal to create world’s largest gold miner
The deal is subject to approval by the shareholders of both companies, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Continue reading
Midwives awaiting decision in pay equity case at Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The provincial government has denied that “any aspect of the remuneration of midwives is discriminatory on the basis of sex.” Continue reading
‘Bachelor: Vietnam’ contestants find love with each other, leaving man shocked
One woman tearfully explained to the bachelor, “I’ve found love for myself, but it wasn’t you,” and then appeared to leave with another female. Continue reading
Kawhi Leonard introduced as newest member of Toronto Raptors on media day
The 2014 NBA finals MVP spoke on media day — an annual NBA pre-camp meet-and-greet where players and coaches answer questions from reporters. Continue reading
Sobeys owner to acquire Ontario-based grocery retailer Farm Boy
Empire Co. Ltd. says the acquisition, which values the Ontario-based chain of grocery stores at $800 million, includes 26 Farm Boy locations in the province. Continue reading
They’re back! Newfoundland’s popular calendar of bearded ‘merb’ys’ raising money for good cause
Proceeds from the second calendar will go to Violence Prevention Newfoundland and Labrador for a project that aims to challenge traditional concepts of masculinity and engage men in violence prevention. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Waiting for Ontario to recognize that home heating is essential
Heating is an essential need in the world’s fifth-coldest country, so Mike Stafford wants to know why there is sales tax on heating. Continue reading
Concert, town hall mark two months since Danforth mass shooting
It has been two months since the Danforth shooting and people in the tight knit community are continuing to find ways to heal. Continue reading
Woman dies while attempting selfie at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks
A woman on a solo hiking trip plunged to her death after attempting to take a selfie at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, slipping from the cliff’s edge. Continue reading
‘It’s pretty devastating’: Ottawa family left to pick up pieces after tornado levels home
The family had been planning to sell their home and was returning from a real estate showing when the storm hit. Continue reading
Alexander ‘Sandro’ Lisi running to become TDSB trustee
The newly redrawn Ward 1 matches the provincial riding of Etobicoke North, an area that has many supporters of the Ford family. Continue reading
P.K. Subban sends heartfelt video message to Saint John cancer survivor
“People like yourself give guys like myself and my teammates, give us a reason every day to appreciate how lucky we are in what we do.” Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Government of Canada, schools closed in Ottawa Monday due to tornado damage
The Government of Canada and several schools in both Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., have announced closures for Monday due to power outages and tornado damage. Continue reading
Canada’s obesity rate has doubled since the 1970s. What happened?
More than one quarter of Canadians are obese. Experts put the blame on our food environment and other societal factors. Continue reading
Rod Rosenstein expected to resign as deputy attorney general: reports
The news comes after a report from The New York Times that Rod Rosenstein proposed secretly taping Donald Trump. Continue reading
Asked about migrant surge, Bill Blair says ‘overwhelming majority of those people have left’
Border Security Minister Bill Blair says most of the people who arrived in a surge of migrants last year have left. Continue reading
Tory, Keesmaat face off in 1st Toronto mayoral debate, controversial candidate escorted out by police
The city’s first mayoral debate got off to a rocky start after a controversial candidate stormed the stage and demanded to be included. Continue reading
Alan Cross joins Toronto’s Q107 radio station as the new voice of rock
It’s a new day for Toronto’s Q107: Legendary broadcaster Alan Cross has joined the roster to discuss all things rock. Continue reading
City of Kingston official dies from storm-related injuries
A city of Kingston official died over the weekend after a tree fell on him during Friday evening’s storm. Continue reading
Premier Ford announces intentions to form special committee to probe Ontario’s fiscal situation
Ford says the select committee will have the power to call witnesses, compel documents and gather evidence. Continue reading
Barrick purchases Randgold in deal to create world’s largest gold miner
The deal is subject to approval by the shareholders of both companies, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Continue reading
Midwives awaiting decision in pay equity case at Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The provincial government has denied that “any aspect of the remuneration of midwives is discriminatory on the basis of sex.” Continue reading
Kawhi Leonard introduced as newest member of Toronto Raptors on media day
The 2014 NBA finals MVP spoke on media day — an annual NBA pre-camp meet-and-greet where players and coaches answer questions from reporters. Continue reading
Sobeys owner to acquire Ontario-based grocery retailer Farm Boy
Empire Co. Ltd. says the acquisition, which values the Ontario-based chain of grocery stores at $800 million, includes 26 Farm Boy locations in the province. Continue reading
Preschooler seriously injured in dog attack at off-leash park in Mississauga
Police said the owner of the dog briefly spoke to the family before leaving the area. Continue reading
Victims’ families to speak Monday at Wettlaufer public inquiry
The victims’ families have made several recommendations that will be read out at the inquiry. Continue reading
Dellen Millard found guilty of 1st-degree murder in death of his father
The judge-alone trial heard that Wayne Millard was found dead in his bed with a bullet in his brain on Nov. 29, 2012. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Waiting for Ontario to recognize that home heating is essential
Heating is an essential need in the world’s fifth-coldest country, so Mike Stafford wants to know why there is sales tax on heating. Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Concert, town hall mark two months since Danforth mass shooting
It has been two months since the Danforth shooting and people in the tight knit community are continuing to find ways to heal. Continue reading
‘It’s pretty devastating’: Ottawa family left to pick up pieces after tornado levels home
The family had been planning to sell their home and was returning from a real estate showing when the storm hit. Continue reading
Alexander ‘Sandro’ Lisi running to become TDSB trustee
The newly redrawn Ward 1 matches the provincial riding of Etobicoke North, an area that has many supporters of the Ford family. Continue reading
TTC marks 80th anniversary of vintage PCC streetcar with ceremonial ride
The streetcar was filled with members of the public who had the opportunity to ride the streetcar for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continue reading
Ontario researchers use 3D-printing technology to replace part of dog’s skull
“Our hope is this is something that could be more widely available on a broad scale,” Oblak said. “It went very well.” Continue reading
Calle Rosen scores winner as Maple Leafs defeat Buffalo Sabres back-to-back
Calle Rosen’s power-play goal midway through the third period was the difference as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday. Continue reading
Hamilton man, 27, charged after allegedly making threatening online post
Police said they were made aware of the post on Friday and determined that there was no validity to the post and it was done as a hoax. Continue reading
Hamilton police investigating fatal shooting in city’s east end Sunday
Police said they received reports around 4 a.m. that a person had been shot in the area of 470 Beach Road. Continue reading
Rowdy Tellez hits two-run blast as Toronto Blue Jays down Tampa Bay Rays 5-2
Rookie pitcher Thomas Pannone threw 108 pitches thrown over 6 2/3 innings, helping the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. Continue reading
Man, 24, injured after shooting in downtown St. Catharines: Niagara police
Authorities became aware of a shooting around 1:40 a.m. in the area of St. Paul Street and Queen Street. Continue reading
Pedestrian struck and killed on Hwy. 24 in Brant County
Provincial police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 24 Saturday around 10 p.m. Continue reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford visits Ottawa area in the wake of devastating tornadoes
The twin tornadoes caused massive damage obliterating dozens of homes, tossing vehicles around, snapping huge trees and injuring several people. Continue reading
