Male arrested for allegedly assaulting two people downtown
A male suspect has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two people downtown. Toronto police were called to Mutual and Gerrard streets area just after 5:30 p.m. for multiple reports of a male assaulting people. At least two people were injured...
Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
NEW YORK (AP) —Denis Villeneuve is going from “Dune” to Bond. Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday that Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The untitled film will be the first since the studio took creative reins of the...
Man arrested in connection to East York shooting
A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting in East York on Tuesday afternoon. Toronto police were called to Greenwood and Cosburn avenues just before 2:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. It’s alleged the suspect and the...
Raptors draft forward Collin Murray-Boyles ninth overall
The Toronto Raptors have added an exceptional defensive prospect. They selected Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth-overall pick at Wednesday’s 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, NY. The six-foot-seven forward led the South Carolina Gamecocks with averages of 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals...
Gas leak at West Queen West residence forces nearby houses to evacuate
A gas leak at a home in West Queen West has forced the evacuation of nearby residences. Toronto police were called to the scene at Queen Street and Strachan Avenue just before 9:15 p.m. No injuries have been reported. Strachan...
Ontario putting $14B into Mississauga hospital with more than 350 new beds
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the government is pouring $14 billion into a new hospital in Mississauga that the province says is set to become the largest teaching hospital in Canada. Ford attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Trillium Health...
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government’s major projects bill. Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m. before...
Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations with three of the nine women suing him for sexual assault and misconduct. On his third day of testimony during his civil trial for sexual...
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint statement from the country’s chief medical officers of health,...
Michael Lindsay named new Metrolinx president and CEO after interim appointment
After months of leading Metrolinx on an interim basis, the Ford government has formally appointed Michael Lindsay as the permanent president and CEO of the Ontario transportation agency. Provincial officials confirmed Lindsay’s appointment in a statement released Wednesday afternoon and...
