Charges laid following alleged assault on journalist at anti-M-103 rally

Police have charged one man and are hoping to identify another suspect in connection with the assault of a journalist in Toronto last month at a rally against M-103 — a parliamentary motion condemning Islamophobia, religious discrimination and racism.

'I couldn't stop what was happening,' tearful complainant testifies at police sexual assault trial

by Trevor Dunn

The woman who says three Toronto Police officers took turns sexually assaulting her in a hotel room in 2015 fought back tears as she recounted graphic details of that night to a packed courtroom on Wednesday.

Lawyers call some proposed changes to sexual assault law 'inexplicable,' possibly 'unconstitutional'

by Nick Boisvert

Proposed legislation to expand "rape shield" laws and clarify that an unconscious person cannot consent to sex is coming under scrutiny from the legal community. There are concerns that the changes may be misinterpreted or unfairly disadvantage those accused of sexual assault.

SickKids launches partnership with 2 hospitals to improve children's care

by Muriel Draaisma

Three Ontario hospitals have launched an official partnership aimed at improving health care for children who receive services at more than one facility.

This 7-year-old trailblazer is the first boy to compete in synchronized swimming in Ontario

by Kate McGillivray

Chris Niehaus is racking up medals and challenging gender stereotypes as the first boy to compete in synchronized swimming in Ontario.

Carelessly discarded cigarettes causing 'alarming' number of balcony fires in Toronto

by Muriel Draaisma

Careless disposal of cigarette butts by smokers in Toronto high rise buildings is causing an "alarming" number of balcony fires this year, says a top fire official.

Aspiring model turns herself in to police to face 1st-degree murder charge

by Nick Boisvert

Aspiring model Laurie Phan, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder over a February killing in Markham, Ont. York Police had issued a Canada-wide warrant for her arrest on Monday.

Police seek suspect in home invasion that left victim shot, stabbed, 'terrified'

Four suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the violent home invasion in February, and police are seeking the public’s help identifying a fifth.

Ontario asks judge to review new rules around police carding

An Ontario judge who recently led a review into police oversight will look into whether the practice of police street checks, known as carding, is consistent with the provincial government's goal of eliminating systemic racism.

School bus rolls onto side in Toronto, 5 students taken to hospital

Five students were taken to hospital after a school bus rolled onto its side in a collision Wednesday morning in downtown Toronto.

How Ontario's 2018 election campaign will be different from 2014

by Mike Crawley

Election day in Ontario is June 7, 2018.

LCBO workers inch closer towards strike action

The union that represents employees at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario is moving closer towards a possible strike.

Firefighters return to scene of waterfront recycling plant blaze to put out small fires

by Nathan Crocker

Firefighters were called back to extinguish two fires on Wednesday morning - nearly two weeks after a six-alarm fire broke out at a waterfront Toronto recycling plant causing extensive damage.

Penny Oleksiak's old pool is closing, but it could reopen to public in 2018

by John Rieti

The Toronto pool where Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak once swam is due to close to the public at the end of the month, but a city committee voted Wednesday to review its decision.

Brampton expected to ease rules on secondary suites to address affordable housing shortage

by Shannon Martin

The city of Brampton is also grappling with a booming population and a lack of affordable housing units, so its city council is expected to vote Wednesday on loosening restrictions on homeowners who want to build and rent out secondary units.

Man dead and section of Eglinton Avenue West closed after early morning collision

Eglinton Avenue is closed between Black Creek Drive and Weston Road while police investigate a collision that killed one male pedestrian.

'It's shameful': Family of mentally ill man killed by police baffled by lack of charges

by Laurie Fagan, Joe Lofaro

An Ottawa mother is upset that none of the Toronto police officers who shot and killed her mentally ill son last year will face any criminal charges.

'Finally, it feels like closure': YRDSB officially apologizes for racial slur against parent Charline Grant

by Greg Ross

Charline Grant was sitting in the front row with her family Tuesday evening during a meeting of the York Region District School Board in Newmarket when interim director of education Kathi Wallace turned to her and read a prepared statement.

Video Police sexual assault trial sees images of complainant before and after incident

by Trevor Dunn

The sexual assault trial of three Toronto police officers has seen its first images of the complainant and the accused in the critical moments directly before and after the incident took place.

Andrew Loku inquest hears tampering with video of police shooting would be 'almost impossible'

by Lorenda Reddekopp

The inquest into the police shooting of Andrew Loku continued Tuesday with questions about why some key pieces of security video appeared to be missing from that night.

How mom of woman with Down syndrome got video of officers mocking her daughter

by Chris Glover

The mother of a woman with Down syndrome who was mocked by a Toronto police officer following a traffic stop would never have seen what the officers said about her daughter had she not requested the evidence in a process few people seem to know about called disclosure.

'Misbehaving' tenants or racism? Tension at Rosedale building heats up at eviction hearing

by Lauren Pelley

An eviction hearing on Tuesday was just the latest chapter in a years-long saga of finger-pointing and tension among tenants living in one of Toronto's swankiest neighbourhoods.

Woman accused of threatening Canadian Tire employees with knife pledges allegiance to ISIS in court

by Stephanie Matteis

A woman accused of assault and threatening people with a knife in a Canadian Tire store in Scarborough, Ont., on the weekend pledged allegiance to an ISIS leader at her court appearance on Tuesday.

Toronto police release photos of 2 suspects in 'callous' Rexdale shooting

by Muriel Draaisma

Toronto police are calling on the public to help them find two suspects in a "callous" Rexdale shooting in April that seriously injured a man in broad daylight.

'We heard n--gerfest': Students, parent accuse Durham teacher of using racial slur

by Eman Bare

The Durham District School Board is investigating allegations that a teacher at a Whitby, Ont., school referred to a group of black students as a "n--gerfest" during a school sporting event. But parents wonder why the accused teacher is still at the school.

Defence blasts TPS investigation of 3 officers on trial for sexual assault

by Trevor Dunn

For a second straight day, defence lawyers for three Toronto police officers are attempting to pick apart the criminal investigation that led to sexual assault charges.

Ontario pledges to create 45,000 child-care spaces

by Nick Boisvert

Ontario has pledged $1.6 billion to fund a new child-care framework aimed at supporting low- and middle-income families. The province says the plan sets a course toward a "universally accessible" child-care system.

Metrolinx vows to review privacy procedures after providing Presto customer data to police

by Muriel Draaisma

Metrolinx says it is formally reviewing its privacy procedures in the wake of criticism over its sharing of Presto card customer data with law enforcement agencies.

Striking Toronto Zoo workers concerned about animal welfare, ready to resume negotiations

by Nick Boisvert

Unionized workers at the Toronto Zoo say they're concerned about the welfare of the facility's nearly 6,000 animals, which are currently under the care of zoo management.

Métis women bring traditional gardening to the heart of downtown Toronto

Surrounded by the hubbub of downtown Toronto, a group of Métis women in Toronto are connecting with their heritage by planting a garden full of traditional herbs and medicines.

Falling concrete on the Gardiner is often from trucks, not the aging highway

by Nicole Martin

According to Toronto city numbers some of the falling concrete is from overloaded trucks, not the crumbling Gardiner expressway.

How 1 Rosedale apartment building became a hotbed for tenant tension and racism accusations

by Lauren Pelley

For years, residents of 1 Rosedale Road have been accusing each other of racism, theft, and making threats — and a Chinese couple at the heart of the dispute says they're the targets of "hate" because they're the only non-white tenants in the building.

Toronto's Medical Officer of Health calls for immediate decriminalization of recreational pot

by Nick Boisvert

Toronto's Medical Officer of Health says Ottawa should immediately decriminalize the possession of recreational pot, even before federal legislation is introduced in 2018. It's one of several recommendations that will be reviewed by Toronto's Board of Health.

Homeless people living in encampment under Gardiner warned of clearance, city says

A city official says Toronto takes a number of steps to lessen the impact on vulnerable people when they clear encampments.

How a bottle belonging to the inventor of Canada Dry stalled the new St. Lawrence Market North project

by Michael Smee

Development of the new St. Lawrence Market North building has fallen about two years behind schedule, and costs are on the rise, because of historic objects dug up on the site that date back to the 1800s, CBC Toronto has learned, including an artifact belonging to the man who invented Canada Dry ginger ale.

Shooting of mentally ill man by police was justified, says SIU

by Kate McGillivray

The Special Investigations Unit has concluded that the 2016 fatal police shooting of Devon LaFleur, an Ottawa man with a history of mental illness, does not merit any criminal charges for officers involved.

GTA couple orders pizza, UberEats driver delivers mouldy sandwiches

The mystery of mouldy sandwiches has left a suburban Toronto couple miffed at UberEats and a little less trusting of who's delivering dinner to their doorstep.

Ontario human rights tribunal mulls hearing Cleveland Indians complaint

Ontario's human rights tribunal is considering hearing a complaint that seeks to bar the Cleveland Indians from being able to use their team name or wear specific logos at major league baseball games played in Toronto.

The GTA could be in for big mosquito invasion this summer

by Greg Ross

There's one more reason to complain about all of the rain we’ve had this spring. It’s created the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed in according to David Phillips, a senior climatologist at Environment Canada.

'The market has changed': Buyers welcome cool-down in Toronto housing market

by Pete Evans

The latest real estate numbers out of Toronto this week show a marked slowdown in terms of prices and sales volumes. And while that's causing consternation for sellers, the cooling is welcome news for one segment of the market: those who have been trying to get in.

Toronto welcoming artificial intelligence company back from Silicon Valley

by John Rieti

An artificial intelligence company that uses computers, not lawyers, to sift through thousands of legal documents in search of key information says it's a "no brainer" to move its R&D to Toronto.

Tory, other big-city mayors to meet in Chicago, discuss how to tackle world issues

by Ramna Shahzad

John Tory will be joining other current and former mayors from around the world at the annual forum on Global Cities in Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss how major urban centres can tackle world issues.

Brampton teen arrested for allegedly encouraging peers to bring weapon to school

by Nakshi Pandit

A 16-year-old high school student from Brampton has been arrested and cautioned for public mischief for allegedly writing social media posts that encouraged other students to bring weapons to school on Monday.

Community members weigh pros and cons of Bloor bike lanes at public meeting

At a public drop-in on Monday evening, residents in the area, local business owners and city councillors gathered to discuss the Bloor bike lanes project as city council looks at whether or not the pilot project will become a permanent fixture on Bloor Street.

Family demands apology after police caught on video mocking woman with Down syndrome

by Ramna Shahzad

A Toronto family has demanded a public apology after two police officers were caught on dashcam footage mocking a woman with Down syndrome during a traffic stop, describing her as disfigured and less than a whole person.

How The Weeknd tracked down a Toronto artist whose artwork caught his eye

by Victoria Valido

Toronto student and artist Diego Navarro screamed when he found that Grammy award winning musician The Weeknd spotted his artwork online.

Defence questions police investigation at trial of 3 Toronto officers accused of sexual assault

by Trevor Dunn

The sexual assault trial of three Toronto Police officers has begun with the defence attempting to cast doubt on the Crown’s evidence and the competence of the Toronto Police investigation into three of its own.

Body found on Etobicoke shoreline

Toronto Police say an investigation is underway after they found a body on the shoreline on Sand Beach Road Parkette Monday afternoon.

Andrew Loku was stopped by police 1 hour before officers shot him, inquest hears

by Lorenda Reddekopp

A coroner's inquest into the death of Andrew Loku, which began on Monday, heard police officers stopped a confused Loku as he rode on his electric bicycle on a Toronto highway about an hour before he was shot dead by police in his apartment building.

Exclusive Daughter of notorious wife-killer Peter Demeter says 'twisted' childhood caused PTSD

by Alison Downie

Andrea Demeter Scratch didn't learn until she was nine years old that the couple she called mom and dad were not her real parents. She only found out when a school friend showed her a horrifying photo in a book of her real mother lying dead in a pool of blood in the garage of the family home.