Police to lay 1st-degree murder charge against father of girl found dead after Amber Alert
A man who had picked up his 11-year-old daughter to celebrate her birthday is facing a charge of first-degree murder after her body was found in his basement apartment following an Amber Alert, police in Brampton, Ont., said Friday. Roopesh Rajkumar, 41,…
Sidewalk wants cut of property taxes and development fees for Quayside project
The Alphabet Inc.-backed entity behind plans to build a high tech community in Toronto is proposing it receive a cut of developer fees and incremental property taxes associated with the project. Sidewalk Labs has released documents showing that in return…
The path to catching Bruce McArthur wasn’t perfect, but law enforcement rarely is Social Sharing
In the aftermath of the recent sentencing of serial killer Bruce McArthur, you could be forgiven if you felt the justice system had seriously dropped the ball. Radio talk show hosts fumed, columnists condemned, and several friends of the victims decried the…
Police investigate death of 11-year-old Brampton girl in Amber Alert
A man who had picked up his 11-year-old daughter to celebrate her birthday is in police custody after her body was found in his basement apartment, and he’ll soon be facing charges, police in Brampton, Ont., said Friday. Roopesh Rajkumar,…
6 things to do in Toronto over Family Day weekend
With Family Day weekend coming up, Torontonians can beat back those winter blues by checking out several events across the city that are sure keep loved ones busy. The Black Film Festival takes over Toronto with participating theatres showing a wide variety…
Ford government promises ‘action’ if Hydro One doesn’t cut proposed CEO pay
Ontario’s energy minister says the government will take “any and all action necessary” if Hydro One doesn’t drastically cut its proposed CEO compensation, but the semi-private utility appears not to be budging. In a letter sent to Hydro One board…
Exotic car sales in overdrive in Toronto, say dealers at the Canadian International AutoShow
Exotic car dealers say they’ve had bumper years for sales recently thanks to Toronto’s strong economy, crediting well-heeled newcomers who are driving an increasing demand for cars that may be unaffordable for most people. At the Auto Exotica exhibit of the Canadian…
Toronto officers up for Ontario’s highest police honour for Danforth shooting response
The provincial government says it will recommend two Toronto constables for Ontario’s highest police honour, citing their “heroic conduct” during a mass shooting in Greektown last summer. “While most of Toronto froze with terror upon news a gunman had opened…
Toronto police scrap plans to acquire controversial gunshot-detection system
Toronto police have scrapped a plan to acquire a controversial piece of technology that picks up the sound of gunfire and reports it to frontline officers over concerns it could violate Charter rights. A Toronto police spokesperson confirmed to CBC Toronto…
‘It was just too much’: Air Canada passenger frustrated after waiting nearly 7 hours on tarmac
An Oakville, Ont., resident on a flight to Victoria for a funeral says he’s frustrated Air Canada didn’t clearly give passengers their options while the plane was stuck on the tarmac at Toronto’s airport for almost seven hours Tuesday night. “The underlying…
Woman found guilty of terror charges for Canadian Tire attack to be sentenced today
A woman found guilty of terror charges for attacking workers at a Toronto-area Canadian Tire store is expected to be sentenced today. Rehab Dughmosh was found guilty of four terrorism-related charges after attacking workers with a golf club and butcher’s…
WestJet flight slides off Pearson taxiway, gets stuck in snow for 2 hours
A WestJet flight from Calgary to Toronto slid off a taxiway at Pearson airport late Wednesday, leaving passengers stranded for several hours before the plane was towed to safety. “After landing at Toronto Pearson, upon turning off the runway onto the taxiway,…
Pileup involving more than 20 vehicles shuts Highway 401 westbound in Milton, Ont.
A pileup involving more than 20 vehicles has prompted Ontario Provincial Police to close the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Milton, Ont. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, spokesperson for the OPP’s highway safety division, said the massive multi-vehicle collision occurred on the 401 west…
Toronto’s first black theatre companies are gone, leaving a void that still hasn’t been filled
As a young actor fresh out of Ryerson’s theatre school in 1975, Philip Akin surveyed the landscape and figured his chances didn’t look very good. “The shows that were being produced in Canada were basically Canadian shows. So, lots of shows about…
‘I’m in shock’: Toronto police rule out charges after 30 women accuse former RCMP doctor of sexual assault
Toronto police sex crimes investigators say there are “no grounds” to lay criminal charges against a former RCMP doctor. That’s despite 30 women alleging they were sexually assaulted during mandatory medical exams when hired by the police force in the…
Cold front, gusty winds sweep in as GTA digs out of nasty winter storm
After a day of foul weather that included snow, freezing rain and rain on Tuesday, the GTA is not quite out of the woods yet. A cold front moving across southern Ontario will cause temperatures to fall throughout the day…
Woman charged for allegedly tossing chair over condo balcony
A 19-year-old woman accused of tossing a chair off a condo balcony in downtown Toronto has been charged after surrendering to police on Wednesday. Marcella Zoia was charged with mischief endangering life, mischief damaging property under $5,000 and common nuisance. She is expected to appear in…
Doug Ford accuses student unions of ‘crazy Marxist nonsense’
Premier Doug Ford accused student unions of getting up to “crazy Marxist nonsense” as he appealed for donations to his Progressive Conservative party in a fundraising email sent Monday. Ford’s claim was made as he highlighted his government’s move to…
Police in Ontario free 43 Mexicans brought to Canada by alleged human traffickers Social Sharing
Ontario Provincial Police say they have freed 43 modern-day slaves brought to Canada from Mexico by alleged human traffickers and forced to work as cleaners at hotels. The 43, mostly men aged 20 to 46, were coached on what to say when…
After Backpage shutdown, Toronto police say LeoList is emerging as a destination for human trafficking
A website advertising itself as “Canada’s classified[s] site” has drawn police attention due to concerns that some of its users might be facilitating human trafficking. LeoList presents itself as a source for online advertising similar to Craigslist, but it features virtually no listings…
Advice from the traffic desk if you have to travel today
Good morning commuters! Did you hear we’re supposed to get some snow? The city is flat-out calling for “hazardous winter conditions.” Remember Friday when we had those blowing snow squalls? OK, so we’re going to have that again — except this…
Schools closed, buses cancelled ahead of major snowstorm
Agencies managing school buses in the area are cancelling service because of a snowstorm that’s expected to start around noon and last more than 24 hours. Up to 40 centimetres of snow is expected to fall on Ottawa, with wind gusts up…
Police seek public’s help in ID’ing woman in video that shows her tossing chair off condo balcony
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a young woman who threw a chair and other items from an upper floor of a downtown Toronto condo building. A video posted on the weekend on Facebook with the caption “good morning” shows…
Prepare for ‘nasty’: Here’s a blow-by-blow of what to expect from today’s storm
Toronto is in for another blast of winter weather Tuesday. There are 15 to 25 cm of snow and ice pellets in the forecast — plus high winds and possible freezing rain. Here’s how the day may play out: Midnight to 7 a.m. – The calm…
Why privatization is not the biggest issue with Ontario’s health reforms
Much noise is being made about the changes in store for Ontario’s health system, so if you’re struggling to understand what is actually going to happen, you’re forgiven. The New Democrats say Premier Doug Ford and his government have a…
‘We are resilient’: Community remembers 8 men killed by Bruce McArthur
Toronto residents gathered Sunday evening to pay their final respects to the eight men killed by Bruce McArthur and to come together in love and peace so that they can “heal this hurt together.” The “Vigil for a Grieving Community” at the…
Deer hits the bar, after smashing into Oshawa politician’s office Social Sharing
After a brief stint in politics Sunday morning, a deer in Oshawa clearly needed a drink. So it went to a downtown bar, jumped through the window and spent several hours onstage. “[The bartender] goes, ‘You’ve got to call your mom. She’s barricaded in the kitchen,…
Brampton explores childcare for parents who want to take part in council meetings
A Brampton councillor hopes city staff will find a way to provide cost-effective child care during council meetings so that parents can participate. Coun. Charmaine Williams pitched the idea last month. Williams, who represents wards seven and eight, is herself a mother of…
Doctors take stand against gun violence, call for stronger firearm laws
A group of doctors in Canada is taking a stand against gun violence and calling for stronger laws governing firearms to prevent shooting deaths and injuries. The group includes doctors who have treated victims of gun violence. Canadian Doctors for Protection…
Winter storm headed for Toronto on Tuesday
You may want to get any errands out of the way on Monday — travelling is going to be a lot more difficult in 24 hours. Environment Canada is warning that a winter storm is headed for Ontario, set to…