1 man in custody after man stabbed in downtown Toronto
A man in his 50s has been seriously injured following a stabbing in downtown Toronto. Toronto police were called to a laneway in the Richmond Street West and Bathurst Street area just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday for reports that...
Canada’s rising temperatures means invasive ants are more likely to spread outdoors
As Canadian summers become increasingly hot, the rise in temperatures means some indoor-restrictive ant species could soon move outdoors, allowing these small pests to spread at a much faster rate. According to a new study by the University of Toronto Scarborough,...
‘Unbelievably disrespectful’: OPP says bronze headstones being stolen from cemeteries in Norfolk County
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Norfolk County say they’re investigating at least two recent reports of headstones being stolen from cemeteries in the region. OPP Constable Andrew Gamble said in both instances bronze headstones were targeted. Earlier this week, Gamble...
York Regional Police officer charged in 2023 alleged sexual assault
The province’s police watchdog has charged a York Regional Police officer with sexual assault stemming from an incident almost two years ago. The Special Investigations Unit says it was notified by the police service in February 2024 of alleged offences...
Canadian auto parts makers say they’ve steered around the worst of tariff headwinds
Canadian auto parts companies say the current North American trade agreement is helping them manage headwinds from south of the border, even as tariff disruptions intensified over the past months. With recent earnings reports from Martinrea International Inc. and Linamar...
Ontario animal welfare organizations see surge in abandoned pets amid economy, housing pressures
As many Ontario residents continue to deal with affordability, economic and housing issues, animal welfare organizations are feeling the impacts as well. The Niagara SPCA and Humane Society recently sounded the alarm after the non-profit organization rescued 76 abandoned cats...
3 injured after motorcyclist and vehicle collide in East Danforth
Three people have been injured after a motorcyclist and vehicle collided in East Danforth. Toronto police were called to East Lynn and Danforth avenues just after 9:15 p.m. A 19-year-old male was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries while...
Clement and Varsho hit homers as Blue Jays kick off homestand with 5-1 win over Cubs
Ernie Clement hit a three-run homer and Jose Berrios threw 5 1/3 effective innings as the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off a six-game homestand Tuesday with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. With Daulton Varsho and Ty France aboard in the fourth...
Male dies after stabbing at East York apartment, suspect in custody
Toronto police say a male has died in hospital after a stabbing at an apartment in East York on Tuesday afternoon. It happened at a complex in the Woodbine Avenue and O’Connor Drive area at around 2:32 p.m. The victim...
TDSB use of emergency replacements for teachers spiking: report
New data obtained from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) shows a dramatic spike in the use of non-teachers filling in for teachers, according to a report by The Local. The report by The Local found that the TDSB used...
