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Police charge 17-year-old in death of Toronto man; one man previously charged

Toronto police say a teen boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the May death of a local man. Police say the 17-year-old, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on Wednesday in an east-end home.

24-year-old man killed by loose wheel on Highway 401 in Toronto

TORONTO — Provincial police in Toronto say a 24-year-old man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a loose wheel on Highway 401.

Man dies after early morning shooting in Toronto's east end: police

Toronto police say they're investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the city's east end. They say officers responded to a call about the sound of gunshots at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Windsor to proceed with Stage 3 of reopening 'cautiously,' Dilkens says

TORONTO — Windsor will reopen "cautiously" this week, the city's mayor said Tuesday, adding that he will not hesitate to ask for additional resources if local COVID-19 cases surge.

Two arrested after body of premature baby found in Montreal-area dumpster

LAVAL, Que. — Two people are facing criminal charges after police discovered the body of a premature baby in a dumpster north of Montreal Monday evening.
Private school plans including smaller classes show stark inequities in education

Private school plans including smaller classes show stark inequities in education

TORONTO — With children in both public and private schools, Toronto mom Karuna Satov is weighing two very different back-to-school pandemic plans.

'Basically warehouses:' shelters in midtown Toronto unsupported, advocates say

TORONTO — Tensions are high in midtown Toronto as some residents want new homeless shelters moved, while the city says people in the community must learn to live with their new neighbours.
Legault predicts second wave of COVID-19 won't bring same grim results

Legault predicts second wave of COVID-19 won't bring same grim results

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he doesn't think a potential second wave of COVID-19 will strike as hard as the first one did in Canada's worst-hit province.

Three-year-old boy killed, sister hospitalized after being hit by car

TORONTO — Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a three-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Toronto's west end.

Toronto Board of Health chair calls for action after 27 opioid deaths in July

TORONTO — The chair of the Toronto Board of Health is calling for action following a spike in opioid overdose deaths in July. Coun.