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...
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...
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...
Police say high-risk offender who cut off ankle bracelet could be in Toronto
Police are trying to track down a high-risk offender who removed his GPS ankle bracelet and failed to return to his court ordered address. The York Regional Police High Risk Offender Unit is actively searching for Neal Bowie, 42, of...
Male stabbed, suspect flees the scene in Etobicoke
A male victim has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Etobicoke Tuesday evening. Toronto police were called to The Queensway and Atomic Avenue just after 5 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. The victim was found with a...
Two workers injured in explosion in Vaughan
Two workers have been injured in an industrial explosion in Vaughan. York police were called to Bradwick Drive and Highway 7 around 3:20 p.m. for reports of an explosion. Two employees were injured in the incident and one man has...
Toronto family says Air Transat rescheduled flight home without them knowing
A Toronto family is out thousands of dollars after they say Air Transat rescheduled their flight home from France to a day earlier, without their knowledge. Nicola Lockwood says she booked return tickets to Paris from June 11 to June 23 but...
Man shows up at Toronto hospital with gunshot wound, police investigating
Toronto police are investigating after a man showed up at a Toronto hospital with a gunshot wound on Tuesday evening. Officers were called to the hospital just before 8 p.m. The shooting possibly occured in the King Street West and...
Hockey Hall of Fame unveils class of 2025
Duncan Keith was sorting through papers in his house when he got the call. Unsure if it was a spam call or not, but recognizing the Toronto 416 area code, he quickly decided to answer. It was the right move,...
