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Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police

Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year.
Dry, hot conditions lead to evacuation orders in Manitoba, Ontario

Dry, hot conditions lead to evacuation orders in Manitoba, Ontario

WINNIPEG — Fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted communities in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario to issue evacuation orders Wednesday as the regions endure another day of sweltering heat.
Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat.
Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence in dog attack that injured girl: York police

Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence in dog attack that injured girl: York police

Police in York Region say a man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges and has been handed a lifetime ban on dog ownership following a 2023 dog attack that left a nine-year-old girl severely injured.
Five youths arrested after two students stabbed near Toronto high school: police

Five youths arrested after two students stabbed near Toronto high school: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say five youths — including a 12-year-old boy — have been arrested after an alleged stabbing near a Scarborough high school left two other teens injured on Monday.
Ontario to make gas tax cut permanent, remove tolls on Hwy 407 East portion

Ontario to make gas tax cut permanent, remove tolls on Hwy 407 East portion

PICKERING — Ontario drivers are set to benefit from the province's upcoming budget, as Premier Doug Ford is announcing today that it will make a gas tax cut permanent and remove tolls from the provincially owned portion of Highway 407.
Toronto euthanizes coyote pair amid reported attacks in Liberty Village and Fort York

Toronto euthanizes coyote pair amid reported attacks in Liberty Village and Fort York

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says it has euthanized a pair of mated coyotes due to public safety concerns after multiple reported incidents in two communities.
After Ontario backtracks on landfill study, Liberals seek probe into donor links

After Ontario backtracks on landfill study, Liberals seek probe into donor links

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals have asked the integrity commissioner to investigate the province's decision to backtrack on an environmental assessment of a massive landfill expansion project backed by Progressive Conservative donors.
Two students stabbed near Toronto high school, police looking for suspects

Two students stabbed near Toronto high school, police looking for suspects

TORONTO — Toronto police say they're looking for multiple suspects after two students were stabbed near a high school in Scarborough.
Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

TORONTO — Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes.