Number of charges reduced for some accused in Project South police corruption probe
The number of charges against some of the accused in a sweeping organized crime and police corruption probe in the GTA has been reduced as the case against them moves forward in Superior Court. Seven Toronto police officers and one...
UHN partners with Toronto Public Library to launch mobile clinic pilot project
Nearly four years after Dr. Andrew Boozary came up with the idea of a mobile clinic, a pilot project for the concept helping Toronto’s underserved community is up and running. The clinic’s main goal is to increase access to primary...
Committee grants variance to developer despite ongoing investigation at Toronto property
Residents of a York neighbourhood are speaking out after Toronto’s Committee of Adjustment approved variances for a construction company that’s been accused of cutting down trees without permission. There are currently nine investigations open into developer Modcity’s conduct, including one in which...
Toronto loses fourth straight as Mesa’s two RBI singles power Rays past Blue Jays 4-2
Victor Mesa Jr. had two RBI singles as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday for their third-straight win. Chandler Simpson’s sacrifice fly in the sixth gave Tampa Bay (59-42) its first lead of the game, with Mesa...
Peel police investigating shooting in Brampton
Peel police are investigating after a shooting in Brampton. Officers were called to Dixie Road and Lisa Street just after 9 p.m. for reports of shooting. There’s been no information released about whether someone was injured in the shooting. No...
Toronto man with alleged links to Hamas facing terrorist charge in connection to 2024 demonstration
A 33-year-old Toronto man with suspected ties to Hamas is facing a terrorism charge following his alleged conduct during a 2024 demonstration. Toronto police say the man attended a pair of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on May 25, 2024 and Sept. 7,...
The biology of aging: B.C. research, programs working find ways to slow down the process
As 90-year-old marathoner Yul Kwan and 102-year-old record-breaking swimmer Betty Brussel represent, living well and staying active is one of the ways people can challenge the aging process. Kwan started training for races at 60 years old and he’s never stopped. “I...
Toronto man charged after allegedly robbing store with rock: police
Toronto police officers say they have arrested and charged a man suspected of robbing a store with a rock. Officers say they were called to a business in the Fort York Boulevard and Bathurst Street area at around 10:40 p.m....
Toronto man arrested for allegedly robbing North York store with concealed ‘blunt object’
Toronto police have arrested a man in connection with a retail robbery investigation in North York. Police were called to the area of Islington Avenue and Millwick Drive at around 11:45 a.m. on July 14 for a robbery at a store....
Canadian Blood Services calling for donors amid serious drop in supply
TORONTO — Canadian Blood Services says it is facing a shortage as blood donations have plummeted over the last several weeks. The agency says the blood supply has decreased by nearly 20 per cent since June 1. It is urging...
