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Francis Ngugi, a 47-year-old sanitation worker who put a poisonous chemical in a cereal container, killing a Scarborough toddler in March 2021, has been sentenced to life in prison with a parole ineligibility period of 17 years. In handing down her sentence Friday, Justice Maureen Forestell accepted the joint position …
Read More »Woman in critical condition after being hit by truck in Vaughan – Toronto
A 57-year-old woman remains in hospital in critical condition after she was hit by a truck in Vaughan, police say. York Regional Police said the collision happened on Tuesday at around 10 a.m., in the Major Mackenzie Drive West and Vellore Park Avenue area, which is just west of Highway …
Read More »56-foot Christmas tree arrives at Toronto’s Distillery District – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The 56-foot-tall silver fir Christmas tree officially arrived in Toronto’s Distillery District on Wednesday. The tree’s arrival signals the upcoming return of The Distillery Winter Village, which kicks off in just a few weeks. On Wednesday, the tree was loaded in on …
Read More »Peel police release inappropriate call to 911 over broken TV – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peel Regional Police chief posted the audio of a 911 call over someone’s broken TV calling it another example of a misuse of the emergency system. Chief Nishan Duraiappah shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, a 30-second clip of the call …
Read More »Code red alert issued temporarily over lack of Toronto ambulances: union – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A “code red alert” was issued for a portion of Monday meaning there were no transport ambulances available in Toronto, according to the paramedic union. In a post just before 5 p.m. Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Toronto Paramedic …
Read More »‘Large-scale’ Palestinian, Israeli demonstrations expected in Toronto this weekend
“Large-scale” demonstrations related to conflict in the Middle East are expected in Toronto this weekend, police say, prompting an increased officer presence and a warning from the deputy chief that “hate-motivated” behaviour won’t be tolerated. At a press conference Friday afternoon, deputy Toronto police Chief Lauren Pogue said police are …
Read More »Subway spooks: TTC hosts second kid-friendly Halloween Fest – Toronto
Located on Cumberland Street, south of Bay Street, in Toronto, Bay Station is frequented by hundreds, if not thousands, of TTC riders every day. As you go down the escalator, past the collector’s booth, a set of metal double-doors guard a discreet lower platform full of underground horrors. Open for …
Read More »Toronto Police seek public’s help in sexual assault investigation – Toronto
By Stewart Lewis Global News Posted October 27, 2023 10:08 pm Updated October 27, 2023 10:13 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with a sexual assault investigation. On Sept. 18, at approximately 4 p.m., police responded to a …
Read More »Mississauga doctor receives ‘anti-Semitic death threat,’ hospital network says – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Trillium Health Partners says one if its physicians received an “anti-Semitic death threat” and Peel Regional Police are now investigating the incident. Police said the incident that happened in Mississauga and is being investigated as hate-motivated. Trillium Health Partners said that on …
Read More »Victim attacked outside Toronto home, suspects steal household items and car – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say they are searching for multiple suspects after a home invasion in the city’s north end. Police said on Tuesday at around 1 p.m., the victim was standing outside of a home near Leslie Street and York Mills Road when …
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