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Teenager faces upgraded murder charge in death of 15-year-old boy in Perth, Ont.

Teenager faces upgraded murder charge in death of 15-year-old boy in Perth, Ont.

Provincial police say a 16-year-old is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a 15-year-old boy in eastern Ontario last month. Lanark County OPP say they were called to the scene in Perth, Ont., on Oct.
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Ontario MPP to table bill to make Truth and Reconciliation day a statutory holiday

Ontario MPP to table bill to make Truth and Reconciliation day a statutory holiday

TORONTO — Ontario's only First Nation representative at Queen's Park will table a bill today to declare the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province.
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Man accused of firing shots on Highway 401 arrested after carjacking attempt: police

Man accused of firing shots on Highway 401 arrested after carjacking attempt: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man allegedly responsible for shooting at multiple vehicles along Highway 401 on Tuesday morning has been arrested following a carjacking attempt on Wednesday night in the city's east end.
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Police identify suspect after shots fired at vehicles on Highway 401: OPP

Police identify suspect after shots fired at vehicles on Highway 401: OPP

Provincial police are warning the public to be on the lookout for an armed man who allegedly fired shots at multiple vehicles along Highway 401 on Tuesday morning.
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Ontario to set $500K minimum fine for repeat, serious health and safety violations

Ontario to set $500K minimum fine for repeat, serious health and safety violations

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to create a mandatory minimum fine of $500,000 for employers repeatedly convicted of fatal and other serious health and safety violations, one piece of a wide-ranging labour bill introduced Wednesday.
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Ontario proposes fast-tracking drug-consumption-site bill, skipping public hearings

Ontario proposes fast-tracking drug-consumption-site bill, skipping public hearings

TORONTO — The Ontario government is proposing to push through a bill that would close 10 supervised consumption sites without holding any public hearings, a move advocates and opposition critics say is anti-democratic.
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Police say 24 arrested, 172 charges laid in Hamilton street gang investigation

Police say 24 arrested, 172 charges laid in Hamilton street gang investigation

Police in Hamilton, Ont., say two dozen people have been arrested and 172 charges have been laid in an investigation into a street gang allegedly responsible for violent crime across the province.
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Woman faces multiple charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam: Toronto police

Woman faces multiple charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam: Toronto police

Toronto police say a Burlington, Ont., woman has been arrested for allegedly selling about $70,000 worth of fraudulent Taylor Swift concert tickets to 28 people.
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Five injured, four arrested after crash involving alleged stolen car: Toronto police

Five injured, four arrested after crash involving alleged stolen car: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say the Special Investigations Unit, Ontario’s police watchdog, is investigating after a car crash involving an allegedly stolen vehicle that left five people injured Monday night.
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Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. is charged with offences under Alberta health and safety laws.
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