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Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting cop: Toronto police

Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting cop: Toronto police

TORONTO — A man accused of shooting a Toronto police officer in the city's busy midtown neighbourhood was charged with attempted murder Thursday, as the force and the province's police watchdog conducted parallel investigations.
Official confirms Ontario child died of rabies after bat exposure in northern Ontario

Official confirms Ontario child died of rabies after bat exposure in northern Ontario

An Ontario health official says a child has died of rabies after being exposed to a bat in the northern part of the province. Dr.
Police charge 13-year-old with first-degree murder in Toronto stabbing

Police charge 13-year-old with first-degree murder in Toronto stabbing

TORONTO — Police say a 13-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder in a Toronto stabbing that took place earlier this week.
Ontario promises 1,600 dedicated parking spots for Therme spa at Ontario Place: lease

Ontario promises 1,600 dedicated parking spots for Therme spa at Ontario Place: lease

TORONTO — The Ontario government has released the terms of its 95-year lease with European company Therme for the spa and waterpark it plans to build at Ontario Place, and it shows the province has promised 1,600 parking spaces for the private facili
More Ontario school boards in deficit, using reserves: ministry documents

More Ontario school boards in deficit, using reserves: ministry documents

TORONTO — An increasing number of Ontario school boards are reporting deficits and are using or even depleting their reserves, according to internal Ministry of Education briefing documents.
Toronto officer injured after shooting, suspect arrested: police

Toronto officer injured after shooting, suspect arrested: police

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who was shot and seriously injured is expected to survive, the city's police chief said Wednesday, after gunfire broke out when investigating officers tried to stop a vehicle in a bustling midtown neighbourhood.
Toronto police to increase presence across city ahead of Oct. 7: police chief

Toronto police to increase presence across city ahead of Oct. 7: police chief

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ll be increasing their presence across the city ahead of the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war and warn that violence at any demonstrations will not be tolerated.
Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is planning to increase speed limits on 400-series highways across the province.
Man, 33, arrested after two females found dead in Courtice, Ont., home: Durham police

Man, 33, arrested after two females found dead in Courtice, Ont., home: Durham police

COURTICE, ONT. — Police in Durham Region say a 33-year-old man has been arrested after two females were found dead in a home in Courtice, Ont. Durham Regional Police say they responded to a home in east Courtice for a wellbeing check just after 1 p.
Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

TORONTO — Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027.