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Woman dead after unprovoked stabbing in Toronto parking lot: police

Woman dead after unprovoked stabbing in Toronto parking lot: police

TORONTO — A woman in her 70s has died after what appeared to be an unprovoked stabbing in a Toronto parking lot, police said Thursday. The attack happened just after 9:30 a.m.
After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy

After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy

TORONTO — A year away from the IndyCar Series gave Toronto's Devlin DeFrancesco time to reflect — and grow, both as a driver and as a person.

Seclusion rooms don’t make schools safe, and Ontario needs a policy

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.

Logging in Ontario’s boreal forest ‘far in excess of what’s sustainable,’ study finds

A new peer-reviewed scientific study suggests logging practices in Ontario are unsustainable and out of line with the province’s own strategy for sustainably managing forests.
Suspect in Quadeville, Ont., attack on girl to make next court appearance in August

Suspect in Quadeville, Ont., attack on girl to make next court appearance in August

A teenager accused in the attack on an eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ont., that investigators initially linked to an animal is set to return to court next month.
Popular Ontario summer-travel spot sees the most new measles cases for the week

Popular Ontario summer-travel spot sees the most new measles cases for the week

TORONTO — Most new measles cases in Ontario over the past week were reported in a popular summer travel area. Public Health Ontario is reporting 32 new measles cases, 19 of which are in Huron Perth.
Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury

Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury

THOROLD — Ontario's solicitor general says the province is adding 150 beds to three jails across the province using modular construction.
E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say

E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say

TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise across the country.
Man dead after morning shooting at Toronto mall parking lot: police

Man dead after morning shooting at Toronto mall parking lot: police

TORONTO — Police say a man in his 20s is dead after a morning shooting at a Toronto mall parking lot. Toronto police responded to reports of gunfire just after 6 a.m.
Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland

Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland

Daytime temperatures from Windsor, Ontario, to St. John's, Newfoundland, are going to remain hot a little longer. Environment Canada has several heat warnings in effect this morning, along a 2,400-kilometre stretch of southeastern Canada.
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