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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a York Region resident who shot and injured an alleged home invader “should have shot him a couple more times.” York regional police say the resident used a legally owned and properly stored gun and is not facing charges based on evidence collected at the scene. A 24-year-old man who […]

The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday. Toronto upset Eastern Conference-leading Detroit 119-108 at Scotiabank Arena. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points as the Raptors not only earned a second straight victory but also handed the Pistons their first loss in four games. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming […]

TORONTO — Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday. Brayden Schenn, with his first goal since being acquired from the St. Louis Blues ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and Emil Heineman provided the […]

TORONTO — An investigation by Ontario Provincial Police has cleared three Toronto police officers of lying or colluding in the case of a man accused of fatally running over their colleague, challenging some of the evidence and conclusions of a trial that captured national attention two years ago. The report released Tuesday said investigators found […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he is still keen on amalgamations in the Niagara Region despite not meeting his previously stated threshold for moving forward, though his office later poured some cold water on the idea. Niagara’s now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month […]

TORONTO — A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn. And yes, it was buttered. The rookie centre had his first full practice in three weeks on Tuesday, upgrading his status on the Raptors’ personnel report to day to day […]

VAUGHAN — Police north of Toronto have decided not to lay charges against a resident who shot and injured an alleged home invader. York regional police say the resident used a legally owned and properly stored gun and is not facing charges based on evidence collected at the scene. Police say one of the suspected […]

TORONTO — A new report says there is no evidence three Toronto police officers officers lied, colluded or committed any criminal offence in the case of a man accused of fatally running over their colleague. The report released today lays out the findings of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into allegations of perjury and obstruction […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford appears to be leaving the door open to possible amalgamations in the Niagara Region, despite not meeting his previously stated threshold for moving forward. Niagara’s now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations as a solution […]

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding tailgating rules beyond sporting events to allow people to bring their own alcohol to cultural or community outdoor events. Premier Doug Ford says people are already allowed to drink in parks and at festivals and they have done so responsibly. Attorney General Doug Downey says in an announcement today that […]