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TTC says safety measures working, but data shows passenger satisfaction down

TTC says safety measures working, but data shows passenger satisfaction down

TORONTO — Data released by the Toronto Transit Commission on Monday indicated security incidents involving passengers were decreasing, although satisfaction with personal safety was also down. The TTC said the rate of reported offences stood at 1.
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One man dead after north Toronto daytime shooting: Police

One man dead after north Toronto daytime shooting: Police

Toronto police say one man is dead after what investigators believe was a daytime drive-by shooting in the city's north end. Const. Shannon Eames says officers responding to reports of gunshots shortly after 11:30 a.m.
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Two suspects arrested in labour trafficking investigation in London, Ont., police say

Two suspects arrested in labour trafficking investigation in London, Ont., police say

The RCMP say two people have been arrested in a labour trafficking investigation in London, Ont., that involved 31 alleged victims. Cpl. Christy Veenstra says both suspects, who are in their 40s, are facing numerous human trafficking charges.
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Nearly 70 wildfires burning across Ontario, 26 not under control

Nearly 70 wildfires burning across Ontario, 26 not under control

Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources says there are 68 wildfires burning across the north of the province. A spokesperson says 26 of those fires are not under control, 18 are under control, 16 are being observed, and eight are being held.
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'The worst possible system:' Critics call for reforms to Toronto's mayoral election

'The worst possible system:' Critics call for reforms to Toronto's mayoral election

TORONTO — When Torontonians enter the polling booth on June 26 to elect a new mayor, they will stare down a ballot with 102 candidates before marking a single vote.
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Ontario police investigate deaths of boater, volunteer who tried to help with rescue

Ontario police investigate deaths of boater, volunteer who tried to help with rescue

BAYFIELD, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they're investigating the deaths of both a central Ontario boater and a volunteer who tried to help with a rescue effort.
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Man dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in St. Catharines, Ont.

Man dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in St. Catharines, Ont.

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara Regional Police say they're looking for a suspect in a shooting that left one man dead and sent a woman to hospital in critical condition. They say they were first called to the scene in St. Catharines, Ont.
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SIU launches probe after man shoots himself in Tay Township parking lot

SIU launches probe after man shoots himself in Tay Township parking lot

Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a 55-year-old man in Tay Township.
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Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Duelling protests over LGBTQ rights outside Ottawa schools draw hundreds

Hundreds of people rallied against what an organizer called "gender ideology" near three west-end Ottawa schools Friday, as hundreds more joined a counter-protest in support of transgender rights.
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Toronto Holocaust Museum opens, shares stories of dozens of survivors

Toronto Holocaust Museum opens, shares stories of dozens of survivors

TORONTO — A new museum that features stories from more than 70 Holocaust survivors has opened in Toronto, with the aim of sharing their experiences and combating antisemitism.
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