Toronto police searching for man, 36, who ditched his ankle monitor
Toronto police are searching for a man who is accused of ditching his ankle monitor despite it being a main condition of his release from prison. Authorities say 36-year-old Robbie Lavoie of Toronto is facing three charges that are currently...
Boy, 10, on scooter struck by vehicle in Moss Park
A 10-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being struck while riding a scooter in Moss Park. Toronto police were called to Parliament and Shuter streets at 5:45 p.m. to reports of a collision. The child was taken to...
Thousands of Manitobans gather for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thousands of survivors, families, and Manitobans gathered in a sea of orange at RBC Convention Centre on Tuesday to honour those who didn’t make it home, those who did, and to continue the work ahead. “We’re here to make sure...
‘Every Child Matters’ march in Montreal marks Truth and Reconciliation Day
The streets of downtown Montreal filled with the sound of drums, chants and footsteps on Tuesday as people gathered for the Every Child Matters march — a powerful demonstration on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The march began...
Northern Ontario paper mill to idle operations, citing lack of financial support
A paper mill in northern Ontario will begin winding down operations after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government, the company announced Monday. Kap Paper said it has received $50 million in loans from the Ontario government,...
City of Edmonton observes Truth and Reconciliation Day
The City of Edmonton will commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events, flags and orange lighting of landmarks on Tuesday. Flags outside the City Hall will be flown at half-mast, and the Survivors Flag – created by...
2 men facing 87 charges in Scarborough fraud investigation
Two Ajax men are facing 87 combined charges in connection to a fraud and motor vehicle theft investigation in Scarborough. Police were called to the Warden Avenue and Ellesmere Road area on Sept. 26, for reports that a vehicle was...
Property tax increase being floated as Toronto missing key housing funds from feds, province
A potential property tax increase is being floated at City Hall as officials determine how to cover a gap in housing funds from the provincial and federal governments. According to Mayor Olivia Chow, Ontario will be allocating under $8 million...
Two men injured in Rexdale shooting
Two men in their 20s has been injured in a shooting in Rexdale on Monday night. Toronto police were called to Rexdale Boulevard and Kipling Avenue just after 7:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. The victim was located with...
Metrolinx hopes to start 30-day revenue service demonstration for Eglinton LRT this week
Metrolinx tells 680 NewsRadio they “aspire” to start the 30-day revenue service demonstration on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT this week, the final hurdle towards opening the long-awaited transit line. The transit agency and provincial transportation officials said earlier this month,...
