2 injured in shooting at Lawrence Square mall, suspect at large

Two people were shot in a north-end plaza Monday afternoon while others shopped nearby, forcing a lockdown of the shopping centre and a hunt for a male suspect who fled the scene.

Metro Morning From swimming phenom to teacher: Olympian Annamay Pierse on her do-over

Annamay Pierse found herself unable to compete in the sport she'd spent a lifetime training for — so she started over.

Despite 'heroic attempts' by Oshawa firefighters to enter burning house, mom and 2 kids die in fire

by Amara McLaughlin

A mother, her daughter and son are among four people who died in a fire that tore through a multi-resident dwelling in Oshawa, Ont., early Monday in what officials are now calling "one of the worst events" the city has experienced in years.

Ethics commissioner clears Morneau on sale of shares in 2015

Ethics and Conflict of Interest Commissioner, Mary Dawson found Bill Morneau and a family member didn't benefit from insider information when they sold shares in Morneau Shepell in the fall of 2015. Dawson has, however, yet to rule on whether Morneau benefited when he introduced pension bill C-27.

The Weeknd, 'deeply offended' by H&M ad of black child, cuts ties with retailer

Canadian R&B star The Weeknd says he's cutting ties with H&M after being 'deeply offended' by an ad for the retailer showing a black child in a hoodie bearing the phrase 'Coolest monkey in the jungle.'

Ontario ramps up enforcement after businesses skirt around minimum wage hike

by Andrea Janus

Ontario is stepping up its enforcement of the workplace changes that came in under Bill 148 — including the minimum wage hike — Ontario's labour minister said Monday, adding that it is "completely unacceptable" for businesses to respond to the changes by clawing back employee pay or benefits.

There will be poutine: First look at Canada Olympic House for Pyeongchang 2018

by Trevor Dunn

Homesick Canadian Olympians can cheer up by eating poutine in the freezing cold at Team Canada's headquarters for the upcoming Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Monday January 08, 2018

the current Civil cases for sexual harassment — a new avenue for women seeking justice?

For survivors of abuse who feel the criminal justice system is failing them, the civil courts may offer hope. But what are the key differences?

Tumult at Peterborough farmers market pitting 'friends against friends' as more vendors speak out

by Lucas Powers

As vendors at the Peterborough farmers market prepare for a contentious vote to potentially evict seven members, some sellers are speaking out against what they have characterized as a deliberate campaign to undermine the market's reputation.

Ontarians now have paid sick days — the challenge is making sure they take them

by Kate McGillivray

Advocacy groups say it's key that workers and employers are educated about their new rights.

Father of Alan Thicke faces allegations he groped patient's breasts

by Paola Loriggio and Nicole Thompson

An Ontario doctor identified as the father of the late TV star Alan Thicke will face a disciplinary hearing on allegations that he sexually abused a patient who came to him for a pilot's medical exam more than two decades ago.

Toronto shelters busy, but some emergency warming centres closing for now

by John Rieti

Toronto's city shelters remain at 95 per cent capacity and hundreds are still using winter respite stations, but several warming centres will be closed on Monday night as the city gets reprieve from extreme cold.

280 artists back Albert Schultz's accusers, ask Soulpepper board to acknowledge 'harm'

Some 280 artists are throwing their support behind the actresses accusing Albert Schultz of sexual misconduct, saying they believe there are "more stories like theirs that have not been told."

This Toronto tech CEO is accused of 'taking advantage of high school kids,' owes them $16K

by Nicole Brockbank, Lauren Pelley

Members of Toronto’s tech community are speaking out against the CEO of a local company, who they say owes them more than $20,000 in contracts and prizes tied to youth events.

Toronto's 2018 budget could cost families $160

by John Rieti

If you own a home in Toronto, or use its recreation facilities, you can expect to pay more this year.

Toronto Zoo welcomes 'strong' rhino baby as 1st newborn of 2018

by Muriel Draaisma

A male greater one-horned rhinoceros is the first baby animal born at the Toronto Zoo this year.

'You don't ever feel safe': Rise in break-ins, discarded syringes trouble Church-Wellesley building residents

by Amara McLaughlin

Residents who live in apartment buildings in Toronto's Church and Wellesley area say they don't feel safe due to an increase in intruders, break-ins, discarded syringes and urine in the hallways.

Man found dead after fire in Belleville apartment

A man was found dead after a fire in a Belleville, Ont., apartment building early Sunday morning.

Snowy morning makes for slippery commute, closed schools, more airline delays

Monday morning's winter weather gave some students an extra day of Christmas holidays, with flooding and a water main break closing high schools in opposite ends of the city.

Power largely restored after morning outage caused commuter headache

A "significant" power outage, centred primarily in Toronto's east end, caused problems for the TTC network Monday morning.

Joshua Boyle, facing 15 criminal charges, makes brief court appearance

Joshua Boyle, the Canadian who was held captive in Afghanistan for five years with his wife and now faces more than a dozen criminal charges, made a brief court appearance via video link Monday morning in Ottawa.

21-year-old woman struck and killed in Markham

A 21-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a minivan in Markham on Sunday night.

Some Sunwing customers face 'ridiculous' delays thanks partly to collision at Pearson

A collision between two aircraft at Toronto's Pearson airport Friday is having ripple effects for Sunwing customers flying back from Cuba and Mexico, resulting in hours-long delays with many customers criticizing the airline for not communicating with them sooner.

Analysis Ontario's experiment with minimum wage could transform Canada's economy: Don Pittis

by Don Pittis

A sharp and sudden rise in the Ontario minimum wage could tranform the Canadian economy. But no one's really sure whether it will be for the better or the worse.

Global marijuana company in Smiths Falls, Ont., seeks a retail pot store

by Meagan Fitzpatrick

The Ontario town of Smiths Falls, home to one of the world's biggest marijuana companies, hopes it can convince the provincial government to allow Canopy Growth Corp. to open a retail pot shop.

Who's going to fly the plane? Pilot shortage could get worse for regional carriers

by Kyle Bakx

A pilot shortage across Canada is causing some regional carriers to cancel flights, put less experienced pilots in the cockpit and has even had an impact on some air ambulance services.

Arrest made in Etobicoke crash that left woman in 80s dead

An elderly woman is dead after a crash in the Royal York Road and Eglinton Avenue West are, Toronto paramedics say.

4th person dies after head-on collision in Pickering

Diosdado Chahal, 69, Dhoser Chahal, 27 and Imelda Chahal, 70, were all killed after Ontario Provincial Police say a vehicle lost control on a snow-covered road Thursday. Hayley Doyling, 25, died of her injuries on Sunday, police say.

Dozens ride TTC pantless for annual No Pants Subway Ride

Dozens of subway riders stripped down to participate in the annual No Pants Subway Ride on Sunday. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the event worldwide.

26 of 100 shelter beds occupied at Moss Park overnight, city says

Some 26 people sought shelter from the bitter cold overnight Sunday at the temporary Moss Park armoury site, according to newly released numbers from the city.

Metrolinx rolls out new discount for Presto card holders who ride TTC and GO

​Metrolinx is hoping a brand new Presto card discount will convince thousands of commuters in the Greater Toronto Area to make the "big switch."

Soulpepper Theatre severs relationship with executive director, cancels Amadeus run

Soulpepper Theatre says it has cancelled its production of Amadeus and severed its relationship with Leslie Lester, the wife of Soulpepper's former artistic director Albert Schultz.

Man dead after fire in Belleville high-rise

A man is dead after an overnight fire in a high-rise apartment complex on Sunday in Belleville, about two hours east of downtown Toronto.

Costco recalls Kirkland-brand butter croissants sold in certain Ontario stores

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Kirkland Signature brand All Butter Croissants sold in certain stores in Ontario due to the possible presence of plastic.

Woman arrested after 3 Halton police cruisers damaged during chase

A Burlington woman is in custody facing charges this weekend after Halton Region police say three of their cruisers were damaged during a hair-raising pursuit.

Transportation Safety Board weighs possible investigation after planes collide at Pearson

by Muriel Draaisma

Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has sent two investigators to Toronto's Pearson International Airport to assess a collision between two planes on the ground that sparked a fire and injured an airport firefighter.

New year means lower fees for payday loans in Ontario

by Aislinn May

The Ontario government has lowered the cost of payday loans from $18 to $15 for every $100 borrowed.

'We are your voice here': Toronto demonstrators rally in support of Iranian protesters

Dozens of people rallied in Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday in support of ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Iran.

Natural ice remains unsafe at any temperature, police say

As the city goes from record-breaking bone chilling temperatures to more seasonal weather in the coming days, Toronto police are warning the public against venturing out on natural bodies of ice.

Soulpepper rejected concerns over fundraiser auctioning dinners with actresses, acclaimed author says

Acclaimed writer Ann-Marie MacDonald says leaders at the Soulpepper Theatre Company 'bullied and harassed' her after she raised concerns about a fundraiser that auctioned dinners with a cast of actresses without their knowledge or consent.

Bentway skating trail opens in frigid cold but a slight warm up looms

Relief from the frigid cold temperatures is on the horizon, but not before the arctic air gripping Toronto makes a last stand on Sunday.

Man, 23, seriously injured in Regent Park shooting

A 23-year-old man is in serious condition after he was shot early Saturday in Regent Park, Toronto police say.

Small businesses try to support staff amid minimum wage hike

Amid reports that some Ontario businesses are slashing employee benefits and perks in response to the province-wide minimum wage increase, others are taking steps to embrace the change without passing costs onto staff.

Recap Bozak, Matthews score in regulation and SO as Leafs beat Canucks

by Neil Davidson

The Toronto Maple Leafs won by shootout for the second game in a row, surviving a close call in overtime to edge the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 Saturday night.

Flu vaccine may have low effectiveness against dominant strain, Canada's top public health doctor says

by Nicole Ireland

Although it's "too early to actually tell," Canada's chief public health officer says the manufacturing process may have caused a mutation that reduces the flu vaccine's effectiveness against H3N2, a strain that tends to cause more severe illness among the elderly and children.

Deep freeze, then quick thaw could mean more potholes, water main breaks, city warns

With a weekend of frigid temperatures turning into warmer weather by Sunday, the city is expecting to face more potholes and water main breaks.

Cold snap highlights need to tackle larger issue of homelessness in Toronto, activists warn

With record-breaking frigid temperatures gripping Toronto, the manager of a non-profit community based agency believes it will take more than people freezing to death for city officials to fix the problem of homelessness once and for all.

Remains in Oshawa basement belong to woman whose torso was found on waterfront

Police confirmed Friday that they have found more remains belonging to Rori Hache, the Oshawa teen whose torso was found floating in the nearby waterfront last September.

No working smoke alarms found in Tottenham home where mother died, Fire Marshal says

by Taylor Simmons

"There were no working smoke alarms in the unit, which delayed notification to the family," says a supervisor with the fire investigation section of the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis faces more allegations of sexual misconduct

A lawsuit charging Paul Haggis with raping a publicist has been amended to include the allegations of three additional women who have come forward anonymously with their own sexual misconduct accusations against the Oscar-winning filmmaker.