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'Enough is enough': Third overnight shooting at Toronto Jewish school draws outrage

'Enough is enough': Third overnight shooting at Toronto Jewish school draws outrage

TORONTO — A Jewish girls' school in Toronto's north end was the target of an overnight shooting for the third time in less than a year, police confirmed Friday, drawing widespread condemnation.
Toronto cancer hospital expanding to new 15-storey building as it reaches capacity

Toronto cancer hospital expanding to new 15-storey building as it reaches capacity

TORONTO — A Toronto hospital network says its cancer care services have reached capacity and it is expanding to a 15-storey building to handle more patients.
Preliminary inquiry on Frank Stronach sex assault charges set for spring in Toronto

Preliminary inquiry on Frank Stronach sex assault charges set for spring in Toronto

A preliminary inquiry has been scheduled in billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's Toronto sexual assault case to determine whether two of the charges against him should proceed to trial.
Ontario proposes requiring health staffing agencies to disclose their rates

Ontario proposes requiring health staffing agencies to disclose their rates

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to increase transparency and accountability around health staffing agencies, as hospitals and long-term care homes spend about $1 billion a year to fill shifts with temporary workers at rates far higher than full-time s
Theodore Tugboat replica refloated after partially sinking at Ontario dock: owner

Theodore Tugboat replica refloated after partially sinking at Ontario dock: owner

The beloved Theodore Tugboat replica that partially sank in St. Catharines, Ont., has been refloated. The boat's owner says the life-size version of the TV character was safely righted on Thursday afternoon, but there is still more work to do.
Toronto police officer dies while on duty after suspected medical episode

Toronto police officer dies while on duty after suspected medical episode

TORONTO — Toronto police say one of their officers died while on duty Thursday after experiencing a suspected medical episode. Police say Det.
Ontario appoints reviewer for Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip

Ontario appoints reviewer for Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip

TORONTO — Ontario has appointed a reviewer to look into expenses at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board after four trustees spent $45,000 on a trip to Italy to buy $100,000 worth of art in July.
New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

TORONTO — The timeline for opening a permanent new Ontario Science Centre appears to have been delayed, with infrastructure officials telling the auditor general's office the centre is expected to be up and running in 2029.
Ontario college faculty in legal strike position as of Jan. 4: union

Ontario college faculty in legal strike position as of Jan. 4: union

The union representing Ontario’s college faculties says it will be in a legal strike position as of Jan. 4., after saying there's been no real progress in contract negotiations.
Three U.K. citizens charged in 2023 death of man from Owen Sound, Ont.

Three U.K. citizens charged in 2023 death of man from Owen Sound, Ont.

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Police say three people from the United Kingdom have been charged in the 2023 death of an Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner.