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Emu fatally injured in animal pen, police in Ontario launch animal cruelty case

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Haldimand OPP detachment says it is investigating a complaint of animal cruelty that resulted in the death of an emu in Fisherville, Ont. Police say two suspects broke into a closed animal pen, an emu was “injured by an unknown means” …

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Ontario sets date and details for full fare integration launch in Toronto

The Ford government has unveiled the final details of its Toronto-area fare integration policy, promising it will launch before the end of the month. On Monday, the province formally announced its One Fare program, which will come into effect on Feb. 26. The program is set to integrate fare systems …

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80,000 nurses and health-care workers launch 2-day strike in Quebec – Montreal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tens of thousands of health-care workers across Quebec hit the picket line early Wednesday as part of a two-day strike action to demand better working conditions. About 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses and respiratory therapists are among the latest public sectors workers …

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Quebec police launch homicide investigation into death of 28-year-old Outaouais man

Provincial police have launched a homicide investigation after a 28-year-old man was found badly wounded in Outaouais, Que., on Friday evening, and later died. Authorities responded around 11:15 p.m. that night to a home in the municipality of Cantley, an area north of Gatineau, where officers discovered the victim, Karapet …

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Rogers wants option to launch TTC service before deals struck with other carriers – Toronto

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it should be allowed to add cellular service for its own customers in the Toronto subway network without waiting for an ongoing dispute with its rival carriers to be resolved. In a filing to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada earlier this month, …

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Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet, alternative to Starlink after Jupiter 3 launch

Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space. The New Brunswick-based telecommunications company said the technology will provide a homegrown alternative to broadband internet service offered to rural Canadians …

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Toronto police launch ‘Illegal Firearms Awareness Campaign’ following rash of shootings – Toronto

Renewed efforts are underway to tackle gun violence in Toronto, with police launching a campaign to highlight the impacts it has on the city. The “Illegal Firearms Awareness Campaign” comes on the heels of four fatal shootings within the last six days. On July 19, a 25-year-old man was shot …

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Bonnie Crombie holds campaign launch for Ontario Liberal leadership bid

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie has launched a bid to become leader of the Ontario Liberals, saying she wants to renew, rebuild and re-energize the party. Crombie becomes the fourth contestant in the race that includes MP Nate Erskine-Smith, MP and former …

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Whitemouth RCMP launch investigation into Winnipeg boy feared drowned at Sturgeon Falls – Winnipeg

A 12-year-old boy from Winnipeg is feared drowned at Sturgeon Falls in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, RCMP are investigating. On Saturday, at 11:44 a.m. Whitemouth RCMP was told the boy was last seen climbing down rocks when he slipped into the water and almost immediately went under the rapids. 0:51 …

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Consortium behind Eglinton Crosstown LRT intends to launch litigation, Metrolinx says – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Metrolinx says the consortium behind building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT intends to “litigate and stop working with the TTC.” The transit company said in a statement that Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) informed it of the move late Monday evening. “This is another …

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