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Teen caught driving more than 100 km/h over speed limit on Highway 401: police

Teen caught driving more than 100 km/h over speed limit on Highway 401: police

A 17-year-old is facing stunt and dangerous driving charges after allegedly travelling more than twice the speed limit on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say the teen was caught driving 201 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
Two people seriously injured after horse-drawn crash in Oxford County: OPP

Two people seriously injured after horse-drawn crash in Oxford County: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say two people were critically injured after a car crashed with a horse-drawn carriage in Norwich Township Friday afternoon. OPP officers were called in at around 4:00 p.m.
Toronto man charged after unprovoked choking attack, robbery on Christmas Eve: police

Toronto man charged after unprovoked choking attack, robbery on Christmas Eve: police

Police say they have arrested and charged a 36-year-old man in an unprovoked choking assault and a robbery on Christmas Eve.
Man shot by officer after firing at police car near Thunder Bay: SIU

Man shot by officer after firing at police car near Thunder Bay: SIU

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing a shooting near Thunder Bay in which a man was shot and wounded by a police officer on Boxing Day. Investigators say at around 2 p.m.
Bird flu, measles top 2025 concerns for Canada's chief public health officer

Bird flu, measles top 2025 concerns for Canada's chief public health officer

TORONTO — As we enter 2025, Dr. Theresa Tam has her eye on H5N1 bird flu, an emerging virus that had its first human case in Canada this year.
Toronto shelter workers say holidays difficult time for refugee claimants

Toronto shelter workers say holidays difficult time for refugee claimants

TORONTO — Workers on the front line of Toronto's homeless crisis say the holiday season has been tough for those living on the streets, as colder temperatures set in along with feelings of isolation.
Two men charged in hate crime investigation after 'unprovoked' Sudbury attack: police

Two men charged in hate crime investigation after 'unprovoked' Sudbury attack: police

Police say two men have been arrested and charged in an alleged hate-motivated assault in Sudbury earlier this month that left two male victims with minor injuries.
10 arrested, 3 rescued in Brampton, Ont., kidnapping investigation: police

10 arrested, 3 rescued in Brampton, Ont., kidnapping investigation: police

Police say 10 people were arrested at a Brampton, Ont., residence where officers rescued three people who had been allegedly kidnapped.
After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

TORONTO — Ontario's little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020.
Ontario reports spike in measles cases; 37 linked to an exposure in New Brunswick

Ontario reports spike in measles cases; 37 linked to an exposure in New Brunswick

TORONTO — Public health officials reported another 10 cases of measles in Ontario linked to an exposure in New Brunswick, bringing the number of patients affected by the outbreak to 37 as of mid-December.