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A man out on a release order has been charged in connection with nine bank robberies over the past three months, at least six of which resulted in cash being stolen, Toronto police say. Police said between Nov. 4 and Jan. 30, officers responded to seven robbery and hold-up calls …
Read More »Police seek suspect after assault reported on TTC bus – Toronto
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a TTC bus. Toronto police said on Jan. 25 at around 6 p.m., a man was on a TTC bus in the Keele Street and Wilson Avenue area. Officers said the man allegedly …
Read More »Warming centres remain available in Toronto amidst extreme cold, city says – Toronto
The City of Toronto’s warming centres are open, with those located in the downtown operating at capacity overnight, as a cold snap grips the area. In a statement, the city said its emergency homelessness systems had been instructed not to turn anyone away from shelters or warming centres during the …
Read More »Toronto set to host 2024 NHL all-star weekend
The NHL all-star weekend will be held in Toronto next year at Scotiabank Arena, the league has announced. The news came during the 2023 all-star events on Saturday, being held this year in Florida. “We are thrilled to bring the NHL All-Star Game back to Toronto for the ninth time, …
Read More »Freeland to meet provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2023 6:17 am Updated February 3, 2023 6:19 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting an in-person meeting Friday with the provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto. The meeting …
Read More »Toronto Six player starts hockey club in Canada to inspire, support young Black girls
Growing up in Oshawa, Ont., professional hockey player Saroya Tinker was often the only Black player on the ice. “I was always a little bit of an outsider in hockey in regards to the comments I would receive and experiencing racism in the game,” said the 24-year-old defender for the …
Read More »Some Ontario boards plan to keep virtual learning even if province doesn’t require it
TORONTO — Several Ontario school boards are planning to continue offering virtual learning next year, forging ahead before provincial direction is set, and saying it’s now more about a different mode of learning rather than a pandemic response. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto …
Read More »TDSB makes Indigenous course required English credit for Grade 11 – Toronto
TORONTO — Canada’s largest school board has voted to make its required English credit for Grade 11 students a class focused on Indigenous works. Trustees with the Toronto District School Board voted Wednesday night to replace the current mandatory course with Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Metis and Inuit Voices. Board …
Read More »Brampton mayor proposes distributing free faraday bags to combat car thefts – Toronto
Brampton’s mayor is proposing a pilot program to combat a significant rise in auto thefts that would see free Faraday bags given to residents in the city. Patrick Brown said that the bags would be distributed to thousands of car owners in five areas of Brampton. Faraday bags are “inexpensive …
Read More »Hazmat response set in motion for potential chemical fire in Etobicoke, Ont. – Toronto
Emergency services in Toronto are responding to a potential chemical fire in Etobicoke. A fire was reported within the ductwork at a three-storey commercial building at 199 New Toronto St., near its intersection with Eighth Street, Monday evening. Officials with Toronto Fire told Global News there was a “possible chemical …
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