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Woman who was set on fire on Toronto bus last month dies of injuries: police

Toronto police say a woman who was set on fire on a transit commission bus on June 17 has died of her injuries. Const. Alex Li, a police spokesman, says she died Tuesday and that homicide officers have been notified.
Toronto to accommodate, compensate Sikh security guards laid off over facial hair

Toronto to accommodate, compensate Sikh security guards laid off over facial hair

Sikh security guards removed from their positions in Toronto due to a conflict over facial hair required by their religion and COVID-19 masking rules will be rehired and compensated for their lost hours

Man, 42, arrested, charged with murder after woman found dead in Chatham, Ont.

A man from Chatham, Ont. has been arrested and charged after police located a 44-year-old woman dead at a residence in the city.

Northern Ontario teen charged after alleged assault involving bear spray

A 16-year-old from northern Ontario has been charged after an alleged assault involving bear spray.

Richmond Hill man charged with indecent exposure after series of alleged incidents

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — A 30-year-old man from Richmond Hill, Ont., is facing charges after police allege a man exposed himself in a series of incidents around the city.

Boy, 4, in hospital after being hit by pickup truck in Hamilton: police

HAMILTON — A four-year-old boy is in hospital after police say he was hit by a pickup truck in Hamilton. Hamilton police say the truck was turning right onto Clinton Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday when the boy darted out onto the street.
'A nurse can't be everywhere': Health care staff shortages prompt Ontario ER closures

'A nurse can't be everywhere': Health care staff shortages prompt Ontario ER closures

TORONTO — The recent temporary closures of two Ontario emergency rooms and consolidation of staff at another have renewed concerns over the province's health-care worker shortage, with doctors and nurses calling on the government to tackle the proble
Ontario NDP, Liberals call for plan on expanded fourth COVID vaccine shots

Ontario NDP, Liberals call for plan on expanded fourth COVID vaccine shots

Ontario's opposition parties are calling on the provincial government to share its plan for expanded fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses

Toronto transit agency investigating after social media video shows train surfing

Toronto's transit agency says it is investigating after a video posted to YouTube last week showed people riding on top of a rapid transit train.

Man dead, another in hospital after stabbing in Mississauga, Ont., parking lot

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a man has died after being stabbed in a parking lot outside a banquet hall. Peel Regional Police Const.