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A suspected impaired driver has been arrested after they crashed into a construction worker on Allen Road in Toronto overnight causing critical injuries, police say. Toronto police said emergency crews were called to the scene at around 12:45 a.m. on Friday. Police said a driver in a Volvo was heading …
Read More »Girl assaulted in suspected hate-motivated attack on TTC bus: police – Toronto
A girl was assaulted on a TTC bus earlier this week in a suspected hate-motivated attack, police say. Toronto police said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday when the victim was on a route 23 Dawes bus near Main Street Station in the city’s east end. Police said …
Read More »2 sent to hospital in serious condition after fire in Toronto – Toronto
Toronto Fire says two people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out in Leslieville on Thursday morning. Fire officials said they responded to reports of a fire on Eastern Avenue, near Logan Avenue, at around 2:47 a.m. When crews arrived, officials said a third floor unit had …
Read More »Heavy rain, strong winds expected Thursday in Toronto – Toronto
Environment Canada said heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in Toronto on Thursday. The weather agency said in a special weather statement the rain will begin Thursday morning and end at night and will be heavy at times. It also said it expects rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 …
Read More »Luxury car stolen at gunpoint near Mississauga, Ont. mall, police say – Toronto
Two young men have been arrested after an alleged armed carjacking near a mall in Mississauga, Ont. At around 8:20 p.m. on Monday, a man reportedly drove to the Square One Drive and Hurontario Street area, near where Square One Mall is located, in downtown Mississauga. Police said he was …
Read More »Woman seriously injured after being struck by SUV in a Vaughan hit-and-run – Toronto
York Regional Police say a woman has undergone emergency surgery following and hit-and-run in Vaughan on Tuesday night. Emergency crews were called to Townsgate Drive, just north of Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue, at around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian-involved collision. YRP Staff Sgt. Stephen Yan told reporters …
Read More »Man out on release order arrested after 9 bank robberies over 3 months: Toronto police – Toronto
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, …
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