Man stabbed in downtown Toronto, 1 suspect wanted
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed near St. James Park. Toronto police were called to Church and Adelaide streets just after 8:30 p.m. Monday night to reports of a stabbing. A male victim in his 40s...
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents. RMS Titanic...
Two people allegedly bitten by dog in the Bloor and Church streets area
Two people have been taken to hospital after allegedly being bitten by a dog in the Bloor and Church streets area Monday afternoon. Officers were called to the intersection around 3:30 p.m. for reports someone had been bitten by a...
Former owner, steward of iconic Toronto restaurant Fran’s passes away
Francis “Fran” Deck, the son of Fran’s Restaurant founder G. Francis “Fran” Deck who built upon his father’s legacy, has passed away. The iconic restaurant was founded in 1940. The 10-seat diner opened at Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue...
A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, CNN reports
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations are reporting, citing law enforcement sources. Some media...
Construction to begin next month on Leaside Bridge safety barrier
Construction is set to begin on a new safety barrier on Toronto’s Leaside Bridge, two years after a 76-year-old man was killed when another person fell from the bridge and landed on his vehicle. The family of the Harold Lusthouse has been...
Could auto insurance changes lead to more lawsuits?
Starting July 1, Ontario auto insurance policies are set to change. Certain benefits for accident victims – whether they are at fault or not – which were mandatory under Ontario insurance laws will soon become optional for existing policy holders....
Hamilton Police investigating suspicious incidents where female driver, male passenger allegedly approached girls
The Hamilton Police Service is alerting the public about two suspicious incidents where a female driver and male passenger allegedly approached female youths as they walked in the area around Upper James Street and Airport Road East. A police statement...
Toys “R” Us Canada gets court approval for three asset sales
TORONTO — An Ontario court has given Toys “R” Us Canada permission to split up and sell the business to three buyers, including its current owner who wants to keep running the chain or rebrand it. Judge Jane Dietrich approved...
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain has the World Cup scoring record all to himself after another...
