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TTC assault latest incident involving attacks on city's transit system

TTC assault latest incident involving attacks on city's transit system

Toronto police are investigating another attack that took place on the city's transit system. Police say officers were called to the Toronto Transit Commission's Eglinton West station bus terminal at 2 a.m. Sunday for reports of an assault.
Police investigating after two people found dead in home east of Toronto

Police investigating after two people found dead in home east of Toronto

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Durham Regional Police Service says they are investigating after two people were found dead in a home east of Toronto. Officers responded shortly after 2 p.m.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit investigating death of man in Barrie, Ont.

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit investigating death of man in Barrie, Ont.

BARRIE, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man following an interaction with police north of Toronto.
Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

TORONTO — Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.
Advocates say Toronto warming centres at capacity as extreme cold grips the province

Advocates say Toronto warming centres at capacity as extreme cold grips the province

TORONTO — Extreme cold gripped much of Ontario on Friday, prompting warnings from Environment Canada, while homeless advocates said warming centres in Toronto were at capacity during the frigid conditions.
Toronto police issue arrest warrant in death of former CBC journalist

Toronto police issue arrest warrant in death of former CBC journalist

Toronto police have identified a suspect in the random assault that killed longtime CBC producer Michael Finlay, an investigator with the force said Friday as he pleaded with the wanted man to turn himself in. Det.
Ontario teen seeks apology after school board cancels visit from drag performers

Ontario teen seeks apology after school board cancels visit from drag performers

A teen in northern Ontario is seeking an apology from his school board after it cancelled an event featuring drag performers who are travelling to Canadian schools with the aim of educating students and uplifting LGBTQ youth.
Paramedics owed back pay after Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional, arbitrator says

Paramedics owed back pay after Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional, arbitrator says

TORONTO — Ontario's air ambulance service must give its paramedics retroactive pay after wage restraint legislation known as Bill 124 was struck down, an arbitrator has ruled.
Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.

Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.

A proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two municipal parks in a city east of Toronto was voted down after a lengthy council debate and a wave of public pushback. City staff in Oshawa, Ont.
Ontario looks to increase fines for LTC homes that fail to have AC in all rooms

Ontario looks to increase fines for LTC homes that fail to have AC in all rooms

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to increase fines for long-term care homes that do not have air conditioning in every resident's room.