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Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Toronto homeless manA 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty in relation to the swarming attack and stabbing of a homeless man in downtown Toronto in December 2022. As Catherine McDonald reports, the girl, who was just 13 at the time, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 30
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Rash of violent incidents in Toronto prompts new focus on situational awarenessIt’s been another week of carjackings and random attacks making headlines in Toronto. You can’t completely eliminate all risk but there’s an easy way to be better prepared and protected: situational awareness. Melanie Zettler explains.Mar 1
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: January 4, 2024Emotional victim impact statements as a sentencing hearing gets underway in the Nathaniel Veltman murder case. A reward being offered tonight for finding suspects in a hate-motivated arson attack in the city. And, how you can learn to skate in Toronto for free.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJan 4
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Toronto police investigating ‘suspicious death’ after man found unconscious following altercationInsp. Peter Wehby, with the Toronto Police Service, said Tuesday that an investigation is underway into the “suspicious death” of a man who was found unconscious following an altercation with a suspect. Wehby said the death had not been declared a homicide and that it was unclear whether it was a targeted attack.CanadaDec 26, 2023
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Global National: Dec. 19A volcanic eruption has opened up a massive, fiery fissure in southwestern Iceland, with nearby residents watching closely to see where the lava will flow. What led up to the volcano finally erupting after weeks of intrigue, how long the eruption could last, and the threat it may pose. More than 20,000 Palestinians have been...Global NationalDec 19, 2023
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Global National: Nov. 17In Canada, tensions from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have resulted in two separate evacuations due to threats targeting an Islamic community center and a Jewish high school near Toronto. This comes amidst a rise in hate-motivated incidents since the recent Hamas attack on Israel. The World Health Organization has raised concerns about...Global NationalNov 17, 2023
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1 dead, 1 critically injured following double stabbing at downtown Peterborough apartmentAn arrest has been made after police say a double stabbing left one person dead and another critically injured at a downtown apartment in Peterborough on Sept. 6. Around 9 p.m. officers responded to a reported stabbing at a Simcoe Street apartment. Police chief Stuart Betts says a 27-year-old Peterborough woman was pronounced dead at...CrimeSep 7, 2023
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‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public placesMany people in Toronto are on edge after a series of violent attacks in public places, including a stray bullet that killed a mother of two, and the stabbing of a man inside a subway car. Jeff Semple reports on the recent incidents, and hears from people concerned about the city’s safety, including an anti-violence...Global NationalJul 10, 2023
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Global National: July 10Many people in Toronto are on edge after a series of violent attacks in public places, including a stray bullet that killed a mother of two, and the stabbing of a man inside a subway car. The reaction from people concerned about the city’s safety, including an anti-violence advocate who used to be a gang...Global NationalJul 10, 2023
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The West Block: June 18, 2023 | Liberals must do more to ‘safeguard’ against foreign interference, O’Toole saysAfter 11 years in federal politics, former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole gave his last speech to Parliament before retiring this summer. In a session that has been marked by heated partisan attacks, O’Toole warned members of Parliament that performance politics is fueling polarization and respectful debate is taking a backseat to social media gratification. ‘The...Jun 18, 2023
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Global National: June 15A collision between a semi-truck and a passenger on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Manitoba, has killed at least 15 people. Who the victims were, the grim prediction the death toll could rise, the investigation, and the parallels being drawn to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy. At least 78 people are dead and hundreds more are...Global NationalJun 15, 2023
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Global National: May 31An out-of-control wildfire in Tantallon, near Halifax, is growing and has forced thousands of people from their homes. The tearful moments some firefighters have experienced; what some evacuees have endured; Halifax Mayor Mike Savage’s blunt message to people behaving carelessly during this crisis; what fuelled the early start to Canada’s 2023 wildfire season, what could...Global NationalMay 31, 2023
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Man injured after attack outside east-end Toronto mosqueThe incident happened Wednesday evening in the parking lot of the mosque. Toronto Police said they believe it was targeted and are not investigating it as a hate-motivated crime. Marianne Dimain reports.Global News at Noon TorontoMay 12, 2023
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2 suspects violently attack man in Toronto mosque parking lotSecurity footage captured Wednesday shows two men approaching and attacking a victim in the parking lot of a mosque in Toronto.CrimeMay 12, 2023
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: May 17, 2023A Canadian man caught recruiting for an Al Qaeda-linked terrorist cell has been granted day parole and is asking to be released to a Toronto halfway house. Toronto police widening their search for a missing vulnerable man. And, students and parents on edge following reports of several dog attacks on school grounds.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 17, 2023
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City mourns during 5th anniversary of Toronto van attackCity councillors, neighbours and families of the victims of the Toronto van attack gathered on Sunday afternoon to remember the 11 people killed, marking the attack’s fifth anniversary. Ahmar Khan reports.CanadaApr 23, 2023
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Global News at 6 Toronto: April 23, 2023City councillors, neighbours and families of the victims of the Toronto van attack gathered on Sunday afternoon to remember the 11 people killed, marking the attack’s fifth anniversary. Plus, mayoral candidates attended this year’s commemoration in North York, Ont., to mark the 108th anniversary of the start of the Armenian genocide.Global News at 6 TorontoApr 23, 2023
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The family of Anne Marie D’Amico continues to memorialize their loved oneFive years after the Toronto van attack, the family of one of the victims continues to inspire positivity in Anne Marie’s name. Catherine McDonald reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 21, 2023
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 2023A woman is dead after a house fire in downtown Toronto. Police appeal for the public’s help finding a homicide suspect who has evaded arrest for 10 months. And, two people are dead and nine others are injured after a pickup truck ran into them in Amqui, Quebec in what police are calling a “premeditated...Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 14, 2023
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 6, 2023Two people found dead inside a Caledon home being investigated as suspicious. A man is dead after he was attacked and stabbed in downtown Toronto. And, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asks the national security committee to investigate foreign interference in Canada.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 6, 2023