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Woman, 45, charged with murder after man fatally stabbed in east Toronto

Woman, 45, charged with murder after man fatally stabbed in east Toronto

TORONTO — Police say a man has died after a stabbing in east Toronto. Investigators say they were called to a home in the Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East area around 4 a.m. Sunday. They say officers found the victim in an apartment.
Study: non-melanoma skin cancer rates rose 30 per cent in Ontario from 2003 to 2017

Study: non-melanoma skin cancer rates rose 30 per cent in Ontario from 2003 to 2017

TORONTO — A study by Toronto researchers says the prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer is on the rise in Ontario, climbing by 30 per cent from 2003 to 2017 following a period of decline decades earlier.
McMaster University president apologizes after destructive street party in Hamilton

McMaster University president apologizes after destructive street party in Hamilton

The president of McMaster University has apologized after thousands of students partied on a residential street off campus, leaving a wave of destruction and resulting in multiple charges.
Young child dead after fall from balcony in London, Ont., city police say

Young child dead after fall from balcony in London, Ont., city police say

LONDON, Ont. — Police say they are investigating after a young child died after falling from a balcony in London, Ont. They say officers with the city's force and paramedics responded to a 911 call around 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Ontario police watchdog investigating after man dies following stun gun shot

Ontario police watchdog investigating after man dies following stun gun shot

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 48-year-old man after a car crash east of Toronto. The Special Investigations Unit says there was a single-vehicle collision around 12 p.m.
Ontario reports 580 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

Ontario reports 580 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 580 cases of COVID-19 today along with two more deaths linked to the virus.
Ontario throne speech: Could Ford's unfulfilled promises point to new ones?

Ontario throne speech: Could Ford's unfulfilled promises point to new ones?

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford will offer a fresh agenda Monday through a throne speech expected to focus on pandemic recovery, but may hint at new policies ahead of the next election, as some major promises from 2018 remain unfulfilled.
Strippers' challenge of Ontario pandemic measures to be heard in court

Strippers' challenge of Ontario pandemic measures to be heard in court

TORONTO — An advocacy group representing strippers will argue in Ontario court this week that provincial pandemic measures affecting strip clubs have targeted the workers and violated their charter rights.
Teen stabbed on Toronto bus, man in custody, police say

Teen stabbed on Toronto bus, man in custody, police say

Toronto police say a teenager is in life-threatening condition after being stabbed while riding on a city bus. Const. David Hopkinson says police were called for reports of a stabbing on a Toronto Transit Commission bus around 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
Ontario reports 704 new COVID-19 cases, seven new deaths

Ontario reports 704 new COVID-19 cases, seven new deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 704 cases of COVID-19 today along with seven more deaths linked to the virus.