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Toronto police say a male has died in daytime shooting at apartment building

Toronto police say a male has died in daytime shooting at apartment building

Toronto police say a 38-year-old man from Kitchener, Ont., has died after a shooting in a residential area in the city's northwest.
One man dead in shooting near Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood

One man dead in shooting near Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood

TORONTO — Police have identified a 24-year-old Toronto man as the victim of a fatal shooting in the city's Little Italy neighbourhood. Police were called to the Bloor Street West and Delaware Avenue area shortly before 11 p.m.
Ontario legislator serves libel notice against Global News over China allegations

Ontario legislator serves libel notice against Global News over China allegations

TORONTO — An Ontario legislator says he has served Global News with a notice of libel over allegations of election interference by China.
Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals say that starting next week staff, patients, and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks at all times, dropping requirements introduced during the pandemic.
Panel calls for anti-racism policy, trauma-informed approach in Thunder Bay police

Panel calls for anti-racism policy, trauma-informed approach in Thunder Bay police

An independent expert panel is calling for systemic change at the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it, saying an anti-racism policy, a trauma-informed approach to policing and a formal forum for consultation with First Nations shou
Hamilton, Ont., declares state of emergency over opioids, homelessness, mental health

Hamilton, Ont., declares state of emergency over opioids, homelessness, mental health

Hamilton's city council declared a state of emergency on Thursday over homelessness, opioid addiction and mental health issues in the city.
Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place

Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place

Premier Doug Ford hinted Thursday that an announcement is imminent on moving the Ontario Science Centre from east Toronto to the downtown site of Ontario Place.
Toronto carries out High Park controlled burn as part of Black Oak protection

Toronto carries out High Park controlled burn as part of Black Oak protection

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is carrying out a controlled burn in parts of High Park in its continued effort to protect rare tree savannahs in the sprawling west-end park.
Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit

Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit

TORONTO — A new Ontario law that allows hospitals to fine discharged patients $400 a day if they do not move into a nursing home not of their choosing violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, advocates allege in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Massive fire engulfs multiple homes under construction in Vaughan

Massive fire engulfs multiple homes under construction in Vaughan

Police say a massive fire has engulfed multiple homes under construction in Vaughan, Ont., but no injuries have been reported. York Regional Police say firefighters responded to a call at 1 p.m. Wednesday.