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Jurors in the trial of two people accused of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a provincial police officer have begun their deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the case this week. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022 while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of […]

OTTAWA — Max Pacioretty politely declined to answer the question. After touching on his level of excitement getting into the Maple Leafs’ first-round playoff series and how well Toronto’s backroom staff works to get injured players ready for action, he was asked about the emotions of the last 75 days waiting for his chance. “I’d […]

TORONTO — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Thursday morning, officials said, describing it as an isolated incident that did not target the airport itself. Peel police officers at the airport were called just before 7 a.m. to the drop-off area outside Terminal 1 departures level for reports […]

OTTAWA — Max Pacioretty will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup for Game 3 of the Toronto’s first-round playoff series with the Ottawa Senators. The veteran winger is set to the take the place of Nick Robertson on the third line beside Max Domi and Bobby McMann on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. […]

TORONTO — Police say traffic headed to Terminal 1 at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was cut off this morning for an investigation. Peel Regional Police confirmed they were on scene at the airport but would not immediately offer any details about what happened. Peel paramedics say they received a request to attend the airport at […]

Savannah Grewal is still getting used to playing on the LPGA Tour, including normalizing playing in majors. Grewal, from Mississauga, Ont., is in her sophomore season on the top women’s golf circuit in the world and is one of three Canadians in the field at this week’s Chevron Championship, the first major of the year. […]

TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is warning that if the next federal government does not increase funding for the $10-a-day child-care program, the fees parents pay will rise. The fees in Ontario are currently capped at $22 a day, as an interim step toward the $10-a-day mark. Ontario is one of three provinces […]

TORONTO — Ontario has taken control of one school board over financial mismanagement, launched financial probes of three other boards and ordered a fifth board to repay costs for a trip to Italy to buy art. New Education Minister Paul Calandra says he is increasing accountability and transparency measures to address “failures” at several boards. […]

A woman co-accused of murder in the 2022 death of a provincial police officer was used as an “unwitting shield” by the shooter, her defence lawyer claimed Wednesday, arguing there’s no evidence she knew shots would be fired or that the shooter had a gun. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. […]

The Battle of Ontario is going pretty much the way Proline bettors anticipated it would. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series with the Ottawa Senators. After winning the opener 6-2 on Sunday, the Leafs captured a 3-2 overtime victory Tuesday night on Max Domi’s goal in the extra […]