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Ontario court rejects Frank Stronach's challenge ahead of Toronto sex assault trial

Ontario court rejects Frank Stronach's challenge ahead of Toronto sex assault trial

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has dismissed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s bid to quash his committal to stand trial on one of the dozen charges he faces in his Toronto sexual assault case.
Police looking for suspect after early morning shooting north of Toronto

Police looking for suspect after early morning shooting north of Toronto

KING TOWNSHIP — Police in the Greater Toronto Area are investigating a Sunday morning shooting between two vehicles.
Southern Ontario gets first snowfall of the season

Southern Ontario gets first snowfall of the season

TORONTO — Several parts of southern Ontario are seeing the first snowfall of the season today. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for several areas across the province, ranging from London, Ont.
Police seeking suspect after dead dog was found in suitcase in Oshawa

Police seeking suspect after dead dog was found in suitcase in Oshawa

OSHAWA — Durham Regional Police are looking for a suspect after a dog's remains were found in a suitcase in Oshawa.
More Montreal transit staff to strike, but walkout not expected to disrupt service

More Montreal transit staff to strike, but walkout not expected to disrupt service

MONTREAL — Another union at Montreal's transit network announced a one-day strike this month, but this one isn't expected to disrupt service. It's now the third union to have announced strike action this month at the transit authority.
Man wanted in northern Ontario murder arrested in Toronto: police

Man wanted in northern Ontario murder arrested in Toronto: police

TORONTO — Police say a man wanted for an alleged murder in northern Ontario has been arrested near Toronto's Union Station. Sault Ste. Marie police say the 52-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder and indignity to a body.
Eight-year-old child dead after being hit by car in Oakville

Eight-year-old child dead after being hit by car in Oakville

OAKVILLE — Halton Regional Police says an eight-year-old girl died after a car struck two pedestrians in Oakville.
Ontario to scrap legal requirement to set and update climate target

Ontario to scrap legal requirement to set and update climate target

TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving to scrap requirements that it set an emissions target and update its climate plan, wiping out key measures for holding the government to account on efforts to fight global warming.
Feasibility study for Doug Ford's Highway 401 tunnel idea to cost $9.1 million

Feasibility study for Doug Ford's Highway 401 tunnel idea to cost $9.1 million

TORONTO — Ontario taxpayers are set to spend $9.1 million to learn if or how it is feasible to build a tunnel under Highway 401.
Two people charged in Richmond Hill, Ont., arson that killed child and young woman

Two people charged in Richmond Hill, Ont., arson that killed child and young woman

Police say two people have been charged with murder after an arson at a home north of Toronto left two people dead, including an 11-year-old girl. The deadly fire at a Richmond Hill, Ont.