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One dead, seven others in hospital after crash in Bruce County: police

One dead, seven others in hospital after crash in Bruce County: police

One person has died and seven others are in hospital after a car crash in southwestern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to the collision around 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Bruce County, Ont.

20 years on, David Miller's 2003 win looms over Toronto mayoral race

TORONTO — The battle lines in Toronto's upcoming mayoral race may feel familiar to some: A conservative has left office and a wide open race to replace him has taken shape.
Toronto police make arrest after man allegedly assaulted with python

Toronto police make arrest after man allegedly assaulted with python

TORONTO — A 45-year-old Toronto man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting someone with a python in the city's downtown core.
Refocus, decommercialize Mother's Day to return it to its roots, sociologist says

Refocus, decommercialize Mother's Day to return it to its roots, sociologist says

TORONTO — A sociologist says it's time to refocus Mother's Day — but not in the way you might be thinking.
City of Toronto declares homelessness an emergency, urges funding from province, feds

City of Toronto declares homelessness an emergency, urges funding from province, feds

TORONTO — Councillors in Toronto have voted to declare homelessness an emergency in the city and are urging higher levels of government to help them respond to the situation.
Jury at Moses Beaver inquest backs investment in mental health support at prisons

Jury at Moses Beaver inquest backs investment in mental health support at prisons

The jury at the inquest into the death of Moses Beaver said Thunder Bay, Ont., where the prominent Indigenous artist died by suicide in a jail cell, needs more money to train police and health workers in dealing with mental health cases.
No charges after Toronto police investigate allegations Black student locked in room

No charges after Toronto police investigate allegations Black student locked in room

Toronto police say detectives found no evidence to support criminal charges after it was alleged a six-year-old Black student was forcibly locked in a room at a local elementary school.
Decision coming 'very, very soon' on future of Peel Region: Ford

Decision coming 'very, very soon' on future of Peel Region: Ford

A decision on the possible future independence of cities within Peel Region will hopefully be made "very, very soon," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.

Officer deaths make recruitment more challenging: police chiefs association

TORONTO — Recent deaths of on-duty police officers will make recruiting new officers more challenging, an association representing police chiefs in Ontario said after an officer was fatally shot in a village east of Ottawa on Thursday.
Next step in Ontario EV auto strategy is a lithium hydroxide plant: minister

Next step in Ontario EV auto strategy is a lithium hydroxide plant: minister

TORONTO — Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli calls it the "sleeper story" of the province's massive auto industry transition.