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TORONTO — A funeral is set to take place today in Toronto for former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley. Premier Doug Ford’s office says the funeral, which will be livestreamed on the province’s YouTube channel, will be held at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church at 11 a.m., with limited seating available for …
Read More »Driver arrested after crash in Brampton involving police cruiser – Toronto
Peel Regional Police say two people were injured, including a police officer, after a crash in Brampton early Monday. Police said the crash between a vehicle and a police cruiser happened at around 3 a.m. Peel Paramedics said they transported two men to hospital. One of the injured included an …
Read More »ANALYSIS: How can the Winnipeg Jets stop the bleeding of a discouraging homestand? – Winnipeg
There is no doubt — the Winnipeg Jets are in one right now. They’re struggling with defence and what looks like — from my comfy couch at times — a lack of motivation and compete level. It’s seemingly on display for the entire league, as well as paying fans, who …
Read More »MTO hopes new Kingston-Wolfe Island ferries will be ready by spring – Kingston
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario has issued a letter to passengers of the Wolfe Island ferry, updating them on the status of the Wolfe Islander IV. According to the MTO, the new ferry will set sail this coming spring. “We are working diligently to ensure the safe operation of …
Read More »Curry’s 35 points send Warriors past Raptors, 129-117
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 35 points and 11 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 129-117 on Friday night. The high-scoring affair was close until the Warriors pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter, securing a sweep in the season series. “It feels like …
Read More »Man charged with 1st-degree murder in Oshawa, Ont. death
A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a sudden death reported in Oshawa on Friday. Durham Regional Police said that, at around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, officers were called to a home on Drew Street for a wellness check. When they arrived, police found a man …
Read More »Traffic stop conducted after known gang member seen driving: Winnipeg police – Winnipeg
Winnipeg police say they conducted a traffic stop after seeing a man who they say is a known gang member with a history of drug trafficking. On Friday close to 12 p.m. officers saw the man and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bazier Street and Sydney Avenue, …
Read More »Drag Queen Story Time sparks protest outside Kelowna, B.C. library
The return of drag story time at Kelowna’s downtown library sparked a large protest Saturday morning, with hundreds showing up in support of both sides. The library hosted a drag storytime, featuring performer Freida Whales, where she read children’s books to kids. However, not everyone approved of the event, and …
Read More »Portland hosts Toronto after Lillard’s 60-point game
Toronto Raptors (22-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (23-25, 12th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -4.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland faces the Toronto Raptors after Damian Lillard scored 60 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 134-124 …
Read More »Man allegedly assaulted 3 people on Toronto streetcar – Toronto
Toronto police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted three people on board a streetcar. Police said they responded to an assault call in the Queen Street East and Victoria Street area at around 2:10 p.m. A man onboard a streetcar in the area was reportedly assaulting people, Toronto …
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