Author: The Canadian Press
TORONTO — A few years ago Kyle Lowry told reporters he would never accept a role as a bench warmer or an unofficial coach just to reach his 20th NBA season. Well, allegedly. “Really?” said Lowry, cursing for emphasis. “I lied.” After taking a moment for the reporters’ laughter to die down, the 39-year-old Philadelphia […]
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering funds for an international drug smuggling operation is set to start making his bid for release ahead of his extradition hearing. Rolan Sokolovski was arrested last fall along with several other Canadians accused of working with former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin listed as […]
SIOUX LOOKOUT — A woman has been charged after police say an assault occurred on an airplane in northwest Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called Friday evening about the assault on an airborne plane that forced the pilot of the aircraft to return to the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport. Police say the plane […]
GLEN MORRIS — Police in southwest Ontario say they’ve arrested a driver who they allege left the scene following a fatal collision involving a cyclist. Provincial police in Glen Morris, a town halfway between Brantford and Kitchener, say officers were called to East River Road on Sunday morning after motorist reported seeing an unresponsive cyclist […]
TORONTO — Toronto police say eight people are facing several charges after an anti-immigration rally and counter-protest outside City Hall included “completely unacceptable and disgusting behaviours” by some demonstrators. Police say officers attended a Canada First rally in Nathan Phillips Square around 2 p.m. on Saturday in effort to keep the peace among a large […]
GLEN MORRIS — Police in southwest Ontario are investigating a fatal collision involving a cyclist. Provincial police in Glen Morris, a town halfway between Brantford and Kitchener, say officers were called to East River Road on Sunday morning after motorist reported seeing an unresponsive cyclist and vehicle debris in a ditch. They say the cyclist […]
WHITBY — Police in Whitby, Ont., say a woman has died after being hit by a car. Durham Regional Police say they were called to the area of Brock Street North and Mary Street West on Friday afternoon. They say an 82-year-old woman was trying to cross the street when she was hit by a […]
TORONTO — An Ontario man arrested in a sweep targeting alleged associates of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding is asking the court to protect the identities of the people proposing to supervise him on bail. Lawyers representing Rolan Sokolovski made an application ahead of his bail hearing next week to prohibit the publication of information that […]
TORONTO — Toronto police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in unprovoked attacks on Wednesday. Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing near Bloor Street and Dufferin Street just after 4:30 p.m. They allege the suspect approached the first victim from behind inside the Dufferin subway […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government has filed a lawsuit against a company it contracted to run a student mental health program, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and seeking to recoup more than $25 million in public money. The province is suing Keel Digital Solutions, a company tied to the controversial Skills Development Fund, for alleged issues with […]