Fact File: Video of chained Mustang ‘stolen’ from Brampton driveway is a skit
A video posted to social media in December appeared to show a Brampton, Ont. man filming the chained-up bumper of his Mustang — the only part of the vehicle that remained after a supposed theft. While some users who reposted...
Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction
The mayors of Ontario’s 29 largest cities are calling on the province to declare a state of emergency as municipalities deal with what they call a “community safety and humanitarian crisis” created by homelessness, mental health and addiction. Ontario Big...
Canada drops terror sanctions on Syria and its interim government
Canada is dropping its terror listing for the group that has governed Syria since the ouster of dictator Bashar Assad one year ago. Syria is no longer listed as a state supporter of terrorism, while the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham,...
Raptors fall to Lakers on Hachimura buzzer-beater; LeBron point streak comes to an end
Austin Reaves scored 44 points, and Rui Hachimura hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120 on Thursday. Reaves had 11 assists and five rebounds for the Lakers (16-5), who were without superstar point...
‘Multiple suspects’ sought in Richmond Hill home invasion
Police in York Region are searching for multiple suspects who fled on foot following a home invasion in Richmond Hill on Thursday night. Investigators say they responded to a home in the Bayview Avenue and 16th Avenue area just before...
Man critically injured in Brampton stabbing
A man is in critical condition following a stabbing in Brampton late Thursday night. Police in Peel Region say the man was located with stab wounds in the McMurchy Avenue and Pagebrook Court area around 10 p.m. The man’s injuries...
Heated debate at Queen’s Park as Ford government accused of neglecting education system
A heated debate in the Ontario legislature on Thursday, with the Ford government accused of neglecting students and teachers. Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser called on Premier Doug Ford to “stand up for kids,” demanding a billion-dollar investment in education...
Pick-up truck driver charged in fatal single-vehicle Scarborough crash
Police have charged a 47-year-old man in connection with a single-vehicle fatal crash last month in Scarborough. Investigators say just before 7 p.m. on November 5, a grey Ford F350 pick-up truck was heading north on Markham Road when the...
Police recover a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant from the bowels of a man accused of...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s police, who have spent six days monitoring every bowel movement of a man accused of swallowing a James Bond-inspired pendant in a jewelry store, said Friday that they had recovered the allegedly stolen...
Woman critically injured in North York apartment fire
A woman has suffered critical injuries following a two-alarm fire at an apartment building in North York. Fire crews were called to the area of Lawrence Avenue West and Keele Street just after 5 p.m. on Thursday for reports of...
