Skip to content

Ontario News

Man dead after overnight stabbing in Toronto's North York area

Man dead after overnight stabbing in Toronto's North York area

Toronto Police are investigating a homicide after a man was stabbed in the North York area. Police were called to Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West at about 12:30 a.m. Friday.
Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Some Ontario hospitals, particularly those in smaller communities, are warning that recent emergency department closures may recur throughout the summer as they scramble to address staffing shortages
Two boys stabbed in Mississauga, Ont.; police seeking teenage suspect

Two boys stabbed in Mississauga, Ont.; police seeking teenage suspect

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say two boys have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Mississauga, Ont., with one of them in life-threatening condition.
Ontario plans for portable benefits, talks next steps on sick days: labour minister

Ontario plans for portable benefits, talks next steps on sick days: labour minister

TORONTO — Ontario is committing to offering "portable benefits" for workers, the returning labour minister says, and is mulling next steps for a soon-to-expire sick leave program.
'It just made everything worse': Mother takes Sun Life to court over revoked benefits

'It just made everything worse': Mother takes Sun Life to court over revoked benefits

Amanda Jollymore slipped into a dark place towards the end of last year. Neurologists said her two-year-old daughter, Mia, would never walk or talk.
Toronto police announce rewards of up to $50K in two separate homicide investigations

Toronto police announce rewards of up to $50K in two separate homicide investigations

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service has offered cash rewards in two murder investigations in a bid to drum up information that could lead to the arrests of two men wanted on Canada-wide warrants.
Fort Erie man faces charges in child sexual abuse investigation

Fort Erie man faces charges in child sexual abuse investigation

FORT ERIE, Ont. — Niagara police say they have charged a 50-year-old man from Fort Erie, Ont., in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation.
Patrick Brown, disqualified from CPC race, facing Brampton mayoral troubles as well

Patrick Brown, disqualified from CPC race, facing Brampton mayoral troubles as well

Patrick Brown, disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race due to allegations of wrongdoing, is facing another set of troubles in Brampton, Ont., where he serves as mayor
Ontario likely in new COVID wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table says

Ontario likely in new COVID wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table says

TORONTO — Ontario is likely in another wave of COVID-19 driven by the highly infectious BA.5 Omicron subvariant of the virus, Ontario's expert pandemic advisers say.
Corrective to July 5 Canadian Press story on Ontario emergency room closures

Corrective to July 5 Canadian Press story on Ontario emergency room closures

In a July 5 story on Ontario emergency room closures, The Canadian Press included an erroneous reference to registered professional nurses. In fact, the title is registered practical nurse. The Canadian Press