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Toronto police arrest suspect wanted in June 25 fatal stabbing

TORONTO — Police have arrested a suspect wanted in a fatal stabbing in Toronto last month. On June 25, officers were called to a parking lot in the Eglinton Avenue East and Brimley Road area for reports of a stabbing.
Four injured, one in life-threatening condition after shooting in Mississauga, Ont.

Four injured, one in life-threatening condition after shooting in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Four people are in hospitals with gunshot wounds, including one with life-threatening injuries, after a Saturday evening shooting west of Toronto.
Lottery kiosks and construction site bathrooms: new Ontario regulations kick in

Lottery kiosks and construction site bathrooms: new Ontario regulations kick in

TORONTO — From self-serve lottery terminals verifying ticket buyers' ages to allowing pharmacists to administer certain injections to requiring women-only bathrooms on construction sites, a wide range of new provincial rules and regulations comes int
Two injured at separate scenes after Toronto drive-by shooting: police

Two injured at separate scenes after Toronto drive-by shooting: police

TORONTO — A drive-by shooting in Toronto's east end has sent two people to hospital. Police say officers responded to reports of shots fired from a vehicle in the Scarborough area around 2:40 p.m. Friday.
Universities must protect spaces for free discussion after triple stabbing: expert

Universities must protect spaces for free discussion after triple stabbing: expert

TORONTO — Post-secondary institutions must ensure they remain arenas of free debate while protecting marginalized groups at the centre of polarizing discussions, an expert said, as several universities expressed a commitment to fostering learning and
Ontario caps 2024 rent increases at 2.5 per cent; does not apply to newer units

Ontario caps 2024 rent increases at 2.5 per cent; does not apply to newer units

TORONTO — Most Ontario landlords will be able to increase rent by up to 2.5 per cent next year.
One dead after residential fire in Brampton, Ont., no other injuries

One dead after residential fire in Brampton, Ont., no other injuries

BRAMPTON, Ont. — One person is dead after a fire at a home in Brampton, Ont. Peel Regional Police say the fire broke out at a home in the city just before 10 a.m. Friday. They say fire crews found one male, who was pronounced dead.
Toronto police crack cold 1991 murder case through DNA testing

Toronto police crack cold 1991 murder case through DNA testing

Toronto police say they have identified the person responsible for a stabbing death that took place more than 30 years ago. Police say they responded to a call in the early hours of April 16, 1991 and found a man with multiple stab wounds.
Special air quality statements in effect due to wildfire smoke over parts of Ontario

Special air quality statements in effect due to wildfire smoke over parts of Ontario

TORONTO — Wildfire smoke is again hanging over vast areas of Ontario, with Environment Canada warning that the high levels of air pollution may affect vulnerable people.
Police ID 4-year-old girl whose remains were found in Toronto dumpster in May 2022

Police ID 4-year-old girl whose remains were found in Toronto dumpster in May 2022

TORONTO — A young girl whose remains were found in a construction-site dumpster in Toronto more than a year ago was identified by police Thursday as four-year-old Neveah Tucker.