Author: The Canadian Press
Even during his bachelor party in Ontario’s Muskoka region, Simu Liu had Markham on his mind. Ahead of his wedding to fiancée Allison Hsu, the Marvel star stepped away from jet skiing and lake swims with friends this week to talk about bringing ARC World — the annual Asian Roots Collective festival — back to […]
ELIZABETHTOWN — The last testimonies of the week are scheduled today in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York. Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin, who lived in Montreal. Frattolin […]
TORONTO — Courtney Williams, Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier scored 15 points apiece to help the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx extend their win streak to nine with a 104-72 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Thursday. Playing in front of Toronto Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes at Scotiabank Arena, the Tempo (10-18) dropped their fifth in a […]
TORONTO — A man who killed a Toronto police officer more than three decades ago has again been denied parole. The Toronto Police Association says it’s pleased that Clinton Gayle was rejected in his bid for day parole, his fourth attempt at release. According to the Toronto police website, Const. Todd Baylis and his partner […]
TORONTO — First Nations leaders condemned Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government for its lack of commitment to hold a public inquiry on the devastating wildfires in the northwest, or even release the province’s debrief. In calling for a public inquiry, First Nations have said the province failed to warn them in advance of several fast-moving […]
TORONTO — A long-running Toronto electronic music party series is facing backlash after one of its co-founders was recorded arguing with an attendee over displaying a pro-Palestinian message at the weekend event. Promise Cherry Beach is a summer series of outdoor electronic music parties held Sundays on Toronto’s waterfront. Featuring local and international DJs, the […]
OSHAWA — A representative for a lawyer who accused police in Durham region of assaulting her in an Oshawa, Ont., courthouse earlier this year says they’re “disappointed” the officers won’t face criminal charges. Lawyer Sudine Riley alleged that uniformed Durham officers slammed her head on a desk and put their knees on her back and […]
TORONTO — Toronto police have arrested and charged a 43-year-old Hamilton man with first-degree murder in a case dating back two decades. Police say 21-year-old Patrick Santos’ body was found at a home in the Scarborough area in September 2006. They say DNA was collected at the scene but there was no match in the […]
TORONTO — Ontario is funding a new medical school focused on training family doctors so it can start preparing for its first students in 2028. Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn says the province is providing $55.8 million for York University’s new school of medicine. He says the money will help the school hire faculty, […]
TORONTO — Toronto’s annual African music festival will not take place this summer as organizers cite safety concerns over limited capacity at Woodbine Park. This would have been the 38th year of one of Canada’s longest-running African cultural festivals, and the largest free African music festival in North America. Music Africa of Canada says it […]