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Fan at Billy Talent concert recounts chaos, 'sucker punch,' and 'one hell of a show'

Fan at Billy Talent concert recounts chaos, 'sucker punch,' and 'one hell of a show'

A fan who attended the Billy Talent concert that was disrupted when several thousand people pushed through the fences says that despite the chaos, which saw him get "sucker punched," the band "put on one hell of a show.
Ontario substitute teacher charged with assault involving two students

Ontario substitute teacher charged with assault involving two students

A substitute teacher has been arrested and charged in connection to an assault at a school in Bradford. South Simcoe police say officers opened an investigation at a school in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury in April.
Teen in Monday Amber Alert located: Waterloo Regional Police

Teen in Monday Amber Alert located: Waterloo Regional Police

Waterloo Regional Police say a 14-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been found safe. Police issued the alert Monday around 7:15 p.m. for the teen who they said had last been seen in Kitchener, Ontario.
38-year-old man from Toronto drowns while swimming in northeastern Ontario lake

38-year-old man from Toronto drowns while swimming in northeastern Ontario lake

TEMISKAMING SHORES, Ont. — The Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police says a 38-year-old Toronto man drowned Sunday in Twin Lakes in northeastern Ontario.
Prince Edward County man dead after being spotted in Lake Ontario near Point Petre

Prince Edward County man dead after being spotted in Lake Ontario near Point Petre

PRINCE EDWARD, Ont. — Police say a man is dead after being spotted in the waters of Lake Ontario in Picton, Ont., Sunday evening. Ontario Provincial Police say they were dispatched to the area of Point Petre shortly before 7 p.m.
'Bag of money up front:' Rural communities boost incentives to attract medical staff

'Bag of money up front:' Rural communities boost incentives to attract medical staff

As small communities across Ontario struggle to recruit doctors and nurses, one town has landed on a strategy that appears poised for success: giving them "a bag of money up front." That's the incentive on offer in Huntsville, Ont.
18-year-old man from Denfield, Ont., in fatal motorcycle crash southwest of Toronto

18-year-old man from Denfield, Ont., in fatal motorcycle crash southwest of Toronto

Ontario Provincial Police say a teenager is dead following a motorcycle crash Friday night in Haldimand County. They say the driver of the motorcycle was an 18-year-old man from Denfield, Ont.
Two dead, including suspect, in Stratford, Ont. quadruple shooting: police

Two dead, including suspect, in Stratford, Ont. quadruple shooting: police

STRATFORD, ONT. — A shooting in Stratford, Ont., has killed two people, including the suspected gunman, and injured two others, police said, describing the incident as linked to an "ongoing neighbour dispute.
Ontario police watchdog investigates March crash that left 3 dead in Milton

Ontario police watchdog investigates March crash that left 3 dead in Milton

MILTON, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating a two-vehicle crash in March that left three people dead.
Red panda cub dies at Toronto Zoo, highlighting species fragility

Red panda cub dies at Toronto Zoo, highlighting species fragility

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says one of its red panda cubs has died, highlighting the fragility of the species in their first few months whether under human care or in the wild.