York Region

Wynton McManis feels he was always destined to wear black and gold. The veteran middle linebackers met with reporters Thursday, a day after signing a one-year deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The move comes after McManis spent four seasons with the archrival Toronto Argonauts, helping that franchise win two Grey Cups over that span. “I […]

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it sees signs of financial stress among homeowners in Toronto and Vancouver, with missed mortgage payments projected to steadily increase, albeit from a low level. Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, deputy chief economist at CMHC, said in a report Thursday that financial pressures among homeowners vary across major markets in Canada, […]

TORONTO — The lawyer representing Canadian businessman Frank Stronach in his Toronto sexual assault trial says she is planning to apply for a stay of proceedings over concerns that some witnesses were coached by prosecutors. Leora Shemesh says concerns regarding abuse of process arose after the defence received a batch of disclosure “at the 11th […]

ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier is accusing the federal government of creating unequal access to essential medications through a “fractured” approach to pharmacare. Tony Wakeham wrote to Prime Minister Mark Carney this week, noting that Ottawa has signed drug coverage agreements with just three provinces and one territory. The premier said Newfoundland and […]

Seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer are among 27 suspects facing charges in an organized crime and corruption investigation allegedly involving bribery, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking, among other offences, York regional police announced Thursday. York police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan said the investigation began last June after a vehicle rammed […]

Eight current and retired Toronto police officers have been charged in an organized crime and corruption investigation. The sprawling investigation led by York regional police alleges Toronto officers provided personal information used to carry out crimes including shootings, robberies and a murder plot. Investigators allege some officers also trafficked cocaine and accepted bribes to support […]

York regional police say seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer are facing charges in an organized crime and corruption investigation allegedly involving bribery, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking, among other offences. More coming. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — For 24 minutes, the Toronto Raptors dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves. But then turnovers and the explosive play of Anthony Edwards gave Minnesota momentum in the second half and the Raptors fell to the Timberwolves 128-126 on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram, who led Toronto with 25 points, said that he and his teammates have to […]

York Regional Police are set to provide an update this morning on an investigation involving organized crime and corruption. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw is expected to attend to comment on the investigation. It comes after the union representing Toronto police officers said Wednesday that several had been arrested. A spokesperson for the Toronto Police […]

TORONTO — An update is expected today in the case of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach, whose sexual assault trial in Toronto is facing some delays. The trial was scheduled to begin earlier this week but Stronach’s legal team asked for more time to prepare after receiving what it described as a large volume of new […]