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Woman charged with impaired driving in fatal hit and run of cyclist in Brampton, Ont.

Woman charged with impaired driving in fatal hit and run of cyclist in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A woman is facing impaired driving charges after she allegedly fatally struck a cyclist and tried to flee the scene of the crash in Brampton, Ont.
Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder in death of 16-year-old cousin

Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder in death of 16-year-old cousin

A 22-year-old Hamilton man is facing a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his 16-year-old cousin at a long weekend family gathering, city police said Monday.
Police still searching for suspects after quadruple shooting in Mississauga, Ont.

Police still searching for suspects after quadruple shooting in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA — Police west of Toronto say they're still looking for at least one suspect in a Canada Day shooting that sent four people to hospital. Peel Regional Police Const.
Ontario tracks spread of tick-borne illnesses; top doctor links it to climate change

Ontario tracks spread of tick-borne illnesses; top doctor links it to climate change

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor expects to see a growing number of cases of three types of tick-borne illness in the province, in addition to Lyme disease — a spread he says is directly linked to climate change.

Toronto police arrest suspect wanted in June 25 fatal stabbing

TORONTO — Police have arrested a suspect wanted in a fatal stabbing in Toronto last month. On June 25, officers were called to a parking lot in the Eglinton Avenue East and Brimley Road area for reports of a stabbing.
Four injured, one in life-threatening condition after shooting in Mississauga, Ont.

Four injured, one in life-threatening condition after shooting in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Four people are in hospitals with gunshot wounds, including one with life-threatening injuries, after a Saturday evening shooting west of Toronto.
Lottery kiosks and construction site bathrooms: new Ontario regulations kick in

Lottery kiosks and construction site bathrooms: new Ontario regulations kick in

TORONTO — From self-serve lottery terminals verifying ticket buyers' ages to allowing pharmacists to administer certain injections to requiring women-only bathrooms on construction sites, a wide range of new provincial rules and regulations comes int
Two injured at separate scenes after Toronto drive-by shooting: police

Two injured at separate scenes after Toronto drive-by shooting: police

TORONTO — A drive-by shooting in Toronto's east end has sent two people to hospital. Police say officers responded to reports of shots fired from a vehicle in the Scarborough area around 2:40 p.m. Friday.
Universities must protect spaces for free discussion after triple stabbing: expert

Universities must protect spaces for free discussion after triple stabbing: expert

TORONTO — Post-secondary institutions must ensure they remain arenas of free debate while protecting marginalized groups at the centre of polarizing discussions, an expert said, as several universities expressed a commitment to fostering learning and
Ontario caps 2024 rent increases at 2.5 per cent; does not apply to newer units

Ontario caps 2024 rent increases at 2.5 per cent; does not apply to newer units

TORONTO — Most Ontario landlords will be able to increase rent by up to 2.5 per cent next year.