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Four charged after allegedly tossing bottles off 35th-floor balcony during party

Toronto police say they've laid criminal charges after people allegedly tossed glass bottles off a 35th floor balcony while attending a party.

Boy, 13, killed after being hit by train while walking dog along tracks

TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER — Provincial police say a 13-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a train while walking his dog in the Township of Springwater, Ont. Police say the incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Quebec new COVID-19 cases lowest since September, health minister says

Quebec new COVID-19 cases lowest since September, health minister says

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in five months, as well as 15 deaths linked to the virus.
Ontario logs 1,087 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as York Region lockdown set to lift

Ontario logs 1,087 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as York Region lockdown set to lift

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,087 new cases of COVID-19 today and 13 new deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says the count includes 344 new cases in Toronto, 156 in Peel Region and 122 in York Region.

Brampton, Ont. man charged with attempted murder in alleged stabbing of mother

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A 29-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged weekend attack on his mother.
Quebec logs 769 new COVID-19 cases, highest number of vaccinations in a single day

Quebec logs 769 new COVID-19 cases, highest number of vaccinations in a single day

MONTREAL — Public health officials in Quebec City announced the closure of a local elementary school on Saturday after discovering a suspected case of a COVID-19 variant. Regional Public Health Director Dr.
Toronto man faces 60 charges related to alleged fraud involving returned purchases

Toronto man faces 60 charges related to alleged fraud involving returned purchases

A Toronto man is facing dozens of charges in what city police describe as an alleged fraud scheme that involved returning retail packages through Canada Post.
Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID-19 cases as York region prepares to ease restrictions

Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID-19 cases as York region prepares to ease restrictions

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,228 new cases of COVID-19 today and 28 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The numbers mark the highest tally this week, after the province added 1,150 cases Friday.
Quebec's Opposition questions whether health orders are based on science or politics

Quebec's Opposition questions whether health orders are based on science or politics

MONTREAL — Decisions taken to control the pandemic in Quebec weren't necessarily based on advice from public health officials, Opposition leader Dominique Anglade said Friday, in reaction to the long-awaited release of Health Department documents.

Toronto constable accused in alleged towing scheme now charged with fraud

A Toronto police officer accused in an alleged corruption scheme involving the towing industry is now facing fraud charges. Police say Const.