Churchill says the initial background checks, as happens now, will be paid for by employees, with subsequent checks paid for by the province at a cost of $225,000 per year. Continue reading
Gary Martin, who was killed in a shootout with officers Friday, ending his deadly rampage at the Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, was issued a firearm owner’s identification card in January 2014 after a background check failed to show a 1995 aggravated assault conviction in Mississippi Continue reading
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth is advising dispensary owners who hope to legally operate recreational marijuana shops to shut their doors before Wednesday. Continue reading
The Republican-controlled Congress on Thursday scrapped Obama-era rules on the environment and guns, counting on a new ally in the White House to help reverse years of what the GOP calls excessive regulation. Continue reading
A new vehicle-for-hire bylaw aimed at regulating Toronto’s ridesharing businesses like Uber and Lyft, is being panned by the taxi industry while some city officials are calling it a fair compromise. Continue reading
Actor Wayne Rogers, whose Trapper John McIntyre on “M.A.S.H.” was among the most beloved characters on one of the most popular shows of all time, has died. Continue reading
Black Friday isn’t just when shoppers rush to stores for holiday sales. It’s also one of the busiest days of the year for gun purchases. Continue reading
Some parents and trustees at the Toronto District School Board are concerned a proposal to require background checks for all volunteers could lead to less parent participation in schools. Continue reading