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Person believed responsible for Toronto shooting dead, police say

Person believed responsible for Toronto shooting dead, police say

TORONTO — A dispute at a business that conducts financial transactions escalated into a shooting that left three people – including the gunman – dead on Monday, Toronto police said as they investigated the incident that took place near a daycare and
Hate crime charge filed against man who approached children at Hamilton mosque

Hate crime charge filed against man who approached children at Hamilton mosque

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they have charged a 54-year-old man with a hate crime after he entered a mosque complex and allegedly made "hate-related comments" at a group of students ranging from eight to 10 years old.
Online fundraiser aims to raise $1 million for historic St. Anne's church after fire

Online fundraiser aims to raise $1 million for historic St. Anne's church after fire

TORONTO — An online fundraiser is aiming to raise $1 million in donations to help a historic Toronto church that was severely damaged by a fire over the weekend. St.
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of homeless Toronto man

Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of homeless Toronto man

TORONTO — A third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleaded guilty on Monday. The teen, who was 13 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Kenneth Lee.
World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

TORONTO — Many people with diabetes in Canada will soon be able to take insulin once a week instead of daily, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced on Monday.
Ont. heat wave to make parts of the province feel like 45 degrees: Environment Canada

Ont. heat wave to make parts of the province feel like 45 degrees: Environment Canada

Residents in much of Ontario are bracing for the first major heat wave of the year this week, with Environment Canada forecasting scorching temperatures that could feel like 45 C in parts of the province.
Toronto police searching for two suspects after shooting leaves 16-year-old dead

Toronto police searching for two suspects after shooting leaves 16-year-old dead

TORONTO — Toronto police are searching for two suspects in an ongoing homicide investigation after what it described as an altercation that left a 16-year-old boy dead.
Strong majority of LCBO workers vote to back strike if needed, union says

Strong majority of LCBO workers vote to back strike if needed, union says

Workers at Ontario's primary liquor retailer are one step closer to a potential strike after union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a mandate to walk off the job.
Man arrested in Timmins area faces charges of murder, attempted murder: OPP

Man arrested in Timmins area faces charges of murder, attempted murder: OPP

A man sought by police in a homicide investigation is facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder after being arrested earlier this week.
Woman charged in alleged abduction of her eight-year-old son in Windsor: police

Woman charged in alleged abduction of her eight-year-old son in Windsor: police

WINDSOR, Ont. — Police in Windsor, Ont., say a woman has been charged in the alleged abduction of her eight-year-old son. Investigators say the alleged abduction was reported around 4 p.m.