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Police charge man with manslaughter in death of former CBC journalist

Police charge man with manslaughter in death of former CBC journalist

Toronto police say they have charged a man with manslaughter in the death of a former CBC producer who was pushed to the ground in what investigators have alleged was a random assault. They say the 43-year-old man surrendered to police on Tuesday.
Rural Ontario parents say mobile autism support services difficult to access

Rural Ontario parents say mobile autism support services difficult to access

Lori Byvelds has been advocating for her 13-year-old son since he was diagnosed with autism almost a decade ago.

Ontario First Nation says bodies of two adults, one child recovered after house fire

Two adults and a child have been confirmed dead in a house fire on a remote northwestern Ontario First Nation, its chief said Monday as she called for the government to improve firefighting services in her community.
Man shot by Toronto police suffers serious injuries, SIU investigating

Man shot by Toronto police suffers serious injuries, SIU investigating

TORONTO — A police officer shot and seriously injured a man in Toronto on Monday after the 31-year-old allegedly threatened someone with a knife in a park, Ontario's police watchdog said as it investigated what happened.
Ontario public schools need support for youth mental health after pandemic: survey

Ontario public schools need support for youth mental health after pandemic: survey

Hundreds of Ontario principals say they need more help to support students' mental health, a survey reported Monday as it exposed inequities in access to those supports across the province.
Another bout of freezing rain, snow in southern Ontario forecast

Another bout of freezing rain, snow in southern Ontario forecast

Environment Canada has issued freezing rain warnings for southwestern Ontario, while it says parts of the Greater Toronto Area can expect a "messy mix" of snow and ice pellets.

Ontario's police watchdog investigates after officer shoots man in Guelph

Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after an officer shot a 44-year-old man in Guelph, Ont.
Peel Regional Police charge second suspect in GTA airline ticket scam

Peel Regional Police charge second suspect in GTA airline ticket scam

TORONTO — Peel Regional Police say they have charged a second suspect in an airline ticket scam allegedly operating across the Greater Toronto Area.

Toronto Fire Services says one dead, four injured in highrise apartment building fire

Toronto Fire Services says one person has died in a fire at a residential highrise building in the city's east end.
Alzheimer's Society seeks funding to extend support pilot projects in Ontario

Alzheimer's Society seeks funding to extend support pilot projects in Ontario

When Alfred Aquilina brought his wife to the long-term care facility that would be her new home, he was carrying her suitcase and a heavy load of emotions.