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Another employee, retirement home charged in death of Oshawa, Ont., resident: police

Another employee, retirement home charged in death of Oshawa, Ont., resident: police

OSHAWA, Ont. — Police say they've laid more charges in the 2023 death of a 79-year-old retirement home resident east of Toronto. Durham Regional Police were called on April 1, 2023 to Aspira Traditions of Durham Region in Oshawa, Ont.
Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 6

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 6

Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 6: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Waterloo: Ford is set to visit two manufacturing facilities in the region and hold a media availability.
Teen girls' murder trial hears others in their group were seen with knife that night

Teen girls' murder trial hears others in their group were seen with knife that night

TORONTO — A group of teens was involved in several scuffles and confrontations as they made their way downtown in the hours leading up to the alleged swarming and stabbing of a homeless Toronto man, court heard Wednesday at the trial of two girls acc
Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Feb. 5: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Pickering: Ford will make an announcement at 1 p.m. in Pickering.
Girl accused in death of homeless man seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

Girl accused in death of homeless man seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

TORONTO — A teen girl accused of fatally wounding a homeless Toronto man in a group attack two years ago can be seen holding a sharp object in surveillance footage of the incident, prosecutors told an Ontario court Tuesday.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Two men are dead after attempted home invasion in South Glengarry, Ont.: police

Two men are dead after attempted home invasion in South Glengarry, Ont.: police

Police say two men were shot dead during an attempted home invasion in eastern Ontario and investigators are working to determine if the residents were acting in self-defence.
Teen girls' murder trial watches video of alleged fatal swarming of Toronto man

Teen girls' murder trial watches video of alleged fatal swarming of Toronto man

TORONTO — Surveillance video that shows a group violently swarming a homeless man moments after crossing paths with him in a downtown Toronto parkette was played in court Monday as the trial of two teens accused in his death began.
Worker dead after falling from ladder placed against billboard in Toronto

Worker dead after falling from ladder placed against billboard in Toronto

Toronto police say a worker has died after he fell this morning from a ladder while working on a billboard in the city’s west end.
Alcohol-related deaths rose 18 per cent during pandemic: report

Alcohol-related deaths rose 18 per cent during pandemic: report

TORONTO — Alcohol-related deaths rose about 18 per cent during the pandemic, according to a study that points to the harm of making liquor more available at a time of increased vulnerability.