FIFA releases thousands of Toronto hotel rooms ahead of World Cup
With less than two months until the World Cup kicks off in Toronto, several hotels in the city are now adjusting their bookings after FIFA released thousands of room reservations. At Hotel X, just steps from Toronto Stadium, which will...
Kenneth Law to plead guilty to some counts, Crown to withdraw murder charges: lawyer
The lawyer for Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used it to take their own lives, says murder charges will be withdrawn against his client and he will in turn plead...
US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American delegation recently met with Cuban government officials in the island nation, marking a renewed diplomatic push even as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene and Cuba’s leader said this week that his country...
LA to pay $11.8 million to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles must pay $11.8 million to a man who was blinded by a projectile fired into a crowd by police officers while he was celebrating the Dodgers 2020 World Series win. A...
2 suspects wanted in trading card robbery investigation
Toronto police are searching for two suspects who are wanted in connection with a robbery investigation in North York. According to investigators, police were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Cedarcroft Boulevard at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday....
Toronto man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman in Union Station
A Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Union Station earlier this week. Toronto police say they were called to the area on Tuesday just before 3 p.m. for reports of a sexual assault. The...
Drugs worth $50k seized, 2 facing trafficking charges in Oshawa
A man and woman are facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) say they executed a search warrant at a home in Oshawa on Thursday and seized a quantity of drugs,...
City confirms explosion at Downsview Park was part of Drake video shoot, councillor calls it...
A large explosion at Downsview Park on Thursday night was part of a “Project Bot” video shoot by Toronto rapper, Drake, the City of Toronto tells CityNews. The City says a Special effects (SPFX) permit was issued for the production....
3 people rushed to hospital after Mississauga townhouse fire
Three people were rushed to a hospital in serious condition Friday evening following a residential fire in Mississauga. Emergency crews were called to 3079 Fifth Line West, near Erin Mills Parkway and Dundas Street at approximately 6 p.m. for reports...
Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
SAO PAULO (AP) — Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer known to his Brazilian compatriots as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68. Schmidt’s family said in a statement that he fought a brain tumor for 15 years...
