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Ontario man arrested, charged with first-degree murder in death of grandmother: OPP

Ontario man arrested, charged with first-degree murder in death of grandmother: OPP

NORFOLK COUNTY, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say a 34-year-old man is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his grandmother. Norfolk County OPP says officers first responded to a home in Waterford, Ont., on Feb.
International investors hope to see business-savvy mayor in Toronto, observers say

International investors hope to see business-savvy mayor in Toronto, observers say

TORONTO — As Toronto looks to elect a new mayor in the coming months, observers say international investors are looking for another business-savvy leader like John Tory to take the helm.
'Breaks my heart to leave': Embattled John Tory marks end of tenure as Toronto mayor

'Breaks my heart to leave': Embattled John Tory marks end of tenure as Toronto mayor

TORONTO — John Tory wants to be remembered for keeping the city of Toronto stable and moving forward, though the outgoing mayor acknowledged Friday that the scandal that led him to resign will mar his legacy.
Police charge two 17-year-old boys in shooting of student outside Toronto high school

Police charge two 17-year-old boys in shooting of student outside Toronto high school

Toronto police have charged two teenage boys with attempted murder after a student was shot in the chest during a drive-by daytime shooting outside a Toronto high school on Thursday. Insp.
Ontario addresses about half of intimate partner violence inquest recommendations

Ontario addresses about half of intimate partner violence inquest recommendations

TORONTO — Ontario is working on implementing some of the recommendations from an inquest into the deaths of three women at the hands of their former partner, but the son of one victim is disappointed by what has not been done so far.
Emergencies Act report finds Ontario abandoned Ottawa in 'Freedom Convoy' protests

Emergencies Act report finds Ontario abandoned Ottawa in 'Freedom Convoy' protests

TORONTO — Ontario "abandoned" the people of Ottawa during the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protests last winter, the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act found in a report released Friday.
One student injured after shooting outside Toronto high school

One student injured after shooting outside Toronto high school

TORONTO — A student is in hospital after being shot in the chest during a drive-by shooting outside a Toronto high school, police said Thursday as they looked for suspects in the case.
John Tory is resigning as Toronto mayor, what happens next? A look at the transition

John Tory is resigning as Toronto mayor, what happens next? A look at the transition

Toronto Mayor John Tory submitted his formal resignation on Wednesday, days after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.
Toronto deputy mayor prepares for transition of power, not running to replace Tory

Toronto deputy mayor prepares for transition of power, not running to replace Tory

Toronto shifted its attention to a transition of power in the city's top office Thursday, with the deputy mayor saying she was focused on stability in the interim and wouldn't be running to replace John Tory.
Police release suspect photos in case of 37-year-old woman abducted over a year ago

Police release suspect photos in case of 37-year-old woman abducted over a year ago

Provincial police have released photos of three people suspected in the abduction of a 37-year-old woman from an Ontario town just over a year ago.