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Three youths, aged 14, 16, and 17 charged in alleged assault on video in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they have charged three teenagers in an assault that was captured on video and shared on social media.

Sep 23, 2021 12:03 PM Read more >

Toronto man charged with 2nd-degree murder after woman found dead at bottom of stairs

TORONTO — A 55-year-old man in Toronto has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after police received a call for a medical complaint.

Sep 23, 2021 11:51 AM Read more >

Man, 26, killed in Brampton, Ont., shooting; police appeal for witnesses

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police in Peel Region say a 26-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., has been killed in what they believe to be a targeted shooting. Investigators say they received a call Wednesday around 4:45 p.m.

Sep 23, 2021 7:55 AM Read more >

Toronto FC dispatches York United FC 4-0 n Canadian Championship quarterfinal

TORONTO — On a miserable rain-drenched night when scuba gear was probably the most appropriate dress, Toronto FC's quality shone through.

Sep 23, 2021 12:15 AM Read more >

The Reklaws get a leading six CCMA Award nominations in artist categories

TORONTO — The Reklaws lead the artist categories for this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Organizers say the Cambridge, Ont.

Sep 22, 2021 8:00 PM Read more >

Ford lashes out at justice system after man accused in a cop's death granted bail

TORONTO — The man accused of killing a Toronto police officer was granted bail Wednesday, prompting the Ontario premier to call on the justice system "to get its act together" - a comment that angered lawyers.

Sep 22, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

140 unvaccinated staff at Windsor, Ont., hospital placed on leave

WINDSOR, Ont. — More than 100 staff members at a Windsor, Ont., hospital are being placed on unpaid leave for not receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine doses by a set deadline.

Sep 22, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

Leafs eager to move beyond past failures: 'We don't carry the burden of 54 years'

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas heard the outside noise clamouring for off-season change.

Sep 22, 2021 4:39 PM Read more >

Ford urges patience with proof-of-vaccination system as Ontario policy takes effect

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford urged Ontarians not to take their frustrations out on businesses and their staff as a proof-of-vaccination system went into effect Wednesday for indoor dining, gyms, movie theatres and certain other venues.

Sep 22, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

Ontario NDP apologizes for ad that mistook Tory legislators for each other

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats are apologizing for a social media advertisement that mistook one Progressive Conservative legislator for another.

Sep 22, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >