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OPP investigate homicide after two found dead near remote northern First Nation

OPP investigate homicide after two found dead near remote northern First Nation

Ontario Provincial Police say a homicide investigation is underway in a remote northern First Nation after two people were found dead.
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Toronto fire chief warns of lithium-ion batteries' risks after e-bike fire on subway

Toronto fire chief warns of lithium-ion batteries' risks after e-bike fire on subway

TORONTO — Fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries are increasing in Toronto and pose a "significant risk," the city's fire chief said after a blaze aboard a subway train demonstrated how quickly flames sparked by a faulty battery can spread.
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Hospital staff overworked, support from province needed, Ontario union says

Hospital staff overworked, support from province needed, Ontario union says

TORONTO — Hospital workers are buckling under the pressure of heavy workloads largely brought about by a staffing crisis, an Ontario union said Wednesday as it urged the province to do more to support those working in the health-care system.
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Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system — again

Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system — again

OTTAWA — The new year brought no fresh start for Ottawa's ill-fated light rail train system, after concrete debris found on the tracks of an LRT station tunnel forced a partial shutdown of the system.
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Police say man died during arrest in intimate partner call, Ontario watchdog probes

Police say man died during arrest in intimate partner call, Ontario watchdog probes

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after a man died during his arrest by Sudbury police. Sudbury police say officers were called around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday in relation to an intimate partner violence incident.
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12 people injured after Mississauga transit bus crash: Toronto police

12 people injured after Mississauga transit bus crash: Toronto police

TORONTO — The driver of a Mississauga transit bus carrying 13 passengers was the only person seriously injured when the bus hit another vehicle and crashed into a ditch in Toronto's west end, police said on Tuesday.
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TTC reviewing crowding at Union Station after NYE festivities, fight a factor

TTC reviewing crowding at Union Station after NYE festivities, fight a factor

TORONTO — A fight on a Toronto subway train that took it out of commission not long after the new year was rung in contributed to crowds at the city’s largest transit hub as revelers were travelling home, Toronto's transit operator said Tuesday as it
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Woman allegedly bites cops, tosses bottles at passing cars in NYE arrest: police

Woman allegedly bites cops, tosses bottles at passing cars in NYE arrest: police

CALEDON, Ont. — An Ontario woman has been charged after police allege she threw bottles at cars while standing in the middle of a rural highway on New Year’s Eve and then bit two officers during her arrest.
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Daycare-arrival rules, tow-truck industry changes among new regulations in effect

Daycare-arrival rules, tow-truck industry changes among new regulations in effect

TORONTO — Daycare safe-arrival rules and tow-truck industry changes are among several new laws and regulations taking effect in Ontario today.
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Drag performer slur perpetuates myths, Ont. judge rules, defamation suit advances

Drag performer slur perpetuates myths, Ont. judge rules, defamation suit advances

A recent Ontario court ruling signals people using dangerous anti-LGBTQ slurs can’t hide behind certain free speech protections to shield themselves from legal accountability, a lawyer for a drag performer said.
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