Around Ontario

Boys and young men more likely to die than girls and young women, study finds

A new Canadian study shows boys and young men are more likely to die than girls and young women, and they have a greater chance of dying due to injury, particularly from age 14 onwards.

Jan 20, 2020 6:02 PM Read more >

'The justice system has let us down:' family's wrongful death suit faces delay

When he walked into a courthouse in Brampton, Ont., earlier this month, Rakesh Tiwari was full of hope.

Jan 20, 2020 5:51 PM Read more >

Ontario elementary teachers kick off week of rotating strikes

TORONTO — Elementary, high school and Catholic teachers in Ontario are engaging in a series of strikes this week, which are shutting down schools after months of increasing tensions and unproductive negotiations with the government.

Jan 20, 2020 4:20 PM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign veteran defensive linemen Mason, Ellis and Wakefield

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Reblacks re-signed defensive linemen Danny Mason, Avery Ellis and Michael Wakefield on Monday. All three players were scheduled top become free agents next month. Mason has spent the last two seasons in Ottawa.

Jan 20, 2020 4:17 PM Read more >

'No surprises' in coming Ontario budget, Ford tells rural leaders

TORONTO — There will be "no surprises" for municipalities in Ontario's spring budget, Premier Doug Ford said Monday, sounding a conciliatory tone following the cuts to services and programs that infuriated local leaders last year.

Jan 20, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

Toronto FC camp opens to drama as Bradley faces surgery and Altidore rips doctors

Toronto FC, no stranger to drama, opened training camp with a bang Monday.

Jan 20, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

London, Ont., teacher charged with sex exploitation of student: Police

LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., say a local high school teacher is facing a sex charge after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Jan 20, 2020 2:25 PM Read more >

Bradley to have surgery, likely sidelined about 4 months

Toronto midfielder Michael Bradley needs surgery on his right ankle and likely will be sidelined about four months. Bradley was hurt during Major League Soccer's championship game on Nov.

Jan 20, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Police investigate after more than $100,000 in meat stolen from butcher shops

Provincial police are investigating after they say more than $100,000 in meat was stolen from two butcher shops in the Peterborough, Ont., area.

Jan 20, 2020 1:12 PM Read more >

Police say man sought in ex-wife's death found dead days later

Police west of Toronto say a man wanted in the killing of his ex-wife has been found dead. Peel Regional Police issued a warrant for 36-year-old Rakeshbhai Patel last week on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Heeral Patel.

Jan 20, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >