Skip to content

Ontario News

Officer was not visible to driver when he was run over: crash reconstructionist

Officer was not visible to driver when he was run over: crash reconstructionist

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer would not have been visible to the man who ran him over because he was on the ground in the car's blind zone, a crash reconstructionist told jurors Monday. Det. Const.
Ontario paramedic among Canadians dead in Swiss avalanche: Perth County

Ontario paramedic among Canadians dead in Swiss avalanche: Perth County

An Ontario county has confirmed that a local paramedic was among the Canadians killed after being caught in an avalanche while on vacation in Switzerland.
For some who are spiritually inclined, eclipse has added significance

For some who are spiritually inclined, eclipse has added significance

TORONTO — When the Earth, moon and sun align on Monday, Kendra Pape-Green plans to be in a secluded spot in nature.
Two Toronto utility workers injured working on hydro vault, area power knocked out

Two Toronto utility workers injured working on hydro vault, area power knocked out

TORONTO — Two utility workers were sent to hospital after they were injured while working in a Toronto Hydro cable chamber, officials said Saturday, referring to an incident that knocked out power to a small area near the city's harbourfront.
Man dead after 'violent altercation' in North York parking lot: Toronto Police

Man dead after 'violent altercation' in North York parking lot: Toronto Police

Toronto Police say one man is dead after what they call a "violent altercation" in a North York parking lot. Police say the fight broke out between two men near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue shortly after 6 a.m. Det. Sgt.
'Huge loss': Fire destroys band office in northern Ontario First Nation

'Huge loss': Fire destroys band office in northern Ontario First Nation

Police are investigating after a fire destroyed a First Nation band office in northern Ontario.
Work on bill to address municipal politician harassment 'complex,' minister says

Work on bill to address municipal politician harassment 'complex,' minister says

Ontario is drafting a bill to address harassment by municipal politicians, but Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra said Friday it is proving to be more complex than he thought so it won't be tabled by his self-imposed June deadlin
Ontario to give free counselling to families of first responders killed on duty

Ontario to give free counselling to families of first responders killed on duty

Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide.
How to make a pinhole camera with everyday items for safe solar eclipse viewing

How to make a pinhole camera with everyday items for safe solar eclipse viewing

TORONTO — If you haven’t been able to secure solar eclipse glasses ahead of the biggest celestial event in years, do not fret. There are other ways to safely observe the eclipse on Monday, albeit in an indirect way.
Toronto police officer facing several firearms-related charges

Toronto police officer facing several firearms-related charges

Toronto police say they have charged one of their officers as a result of a firearm investigation that started in Brampton, Ont., last year. They say Peel Regional Police recovered two firearms in a "firearm discharge" investigation on Dec. 9, 2023.