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Toronto police have launched a new three-digit number that can now be used to call the force’s non-emergency line. Police say the *877 feature allows residents using wireless devices to reach non-emergency services using an easy-to-remember number. They say the three-digit number works exclusively on wireless devices on Rogers, Bell, TELUS and Freedom Mobile networks […]

A 26-year-old man from Mississauga, Ont., is facing a second-degree murder charge after another man died in hospital following a shooting in downtown Toronto on Saturday. Police say officers responded to a shooting in the area of John Street and Adelaide Street West just after 10:30 p.m. They say officers found the 36-year-old victim who […]

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they have arrested a second person in the death of an international student who was struck by a stray bullet in April. Police say a 26-year-old man who was allegedly involved in the events leading up to the shooting death has been charged with three counts of attempted murder. The […]

A third 16-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed last month in Toronto’s east end. Toronto police say paramedics responded to reports of a stabbing shortly after 10 p.m. on July 5 in the area of Eastern Avenue and Woodward Avenue. Police say an injured victim was […]

MONTREAL — Four unions at McGill University say the school is attacking free speech by threatening to suspend funding for a student organization because of its support for a pro-Palestinian group. McGill sent a notice of default earlier this year to a social-justice student group, demanding it stop supporting Students for Palestine’s Honour and Resistance. […]

As the Ontario legislature considers a bill that would give municipal councils the power to remove misbehaving and unethical members, some critics say the proposed legislation has serious flaws that must be addressed to ensure accountability. The Progressive Conservative government’s bill seeks to standardize municipal codes of conduct and give councils the power to vote […]

HAMILTON — Sean Whyte’s 19-yard field goal earned the B.C. Lions a 41-38 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Thursday night. Whyte capped B.C.’s first overtime possession with his game-winning boot. Hamilton had the opening possession but former Ticat DeWayne Hendrix recovered Tim White’s fumble following a completion, to the dismay of the Hamilton Stadium […]

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium. Horwath also announced the Oklahoma City star will have a street named after him after capping an epic season by leading Thunder to the NBA title. “Growing […]

HAMILTON — He’s an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his roots. Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium. Horwath also announced the 27-year-old basketball star will also have a street named after him after capping an […]

NIAGARA FALLS — Police say a Niagara Falls, Ont., man is facing 81 charges for alleged crimes against 16 young victims, including sexual assault and child pornography. Niagara regional police say the 53-year-old man, who was previously arrested last November, is now facing dozens of new charges. Police say the alleged offences occurred between 1991 […]