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Police say a male is dead after shooting in northwest Toronto

Police say a male is dead after shooting in northwest Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say a male is dead after a shooting in northwest Toronto on Monday evening. According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drive around 7:45 p.m.
House fire in Midland leaves 39-year-old owner dead: provincial police

House fire in Midland leaves 39-year-old owner dead: provincial police

MIDLAND, ONT. — A 39-year-old man is dead after a fire broke out in his Midland, Ont., home over the weekend. Provincial police say they were called to a bungalow just before 6:30 a.m.
New rules on cellphones as Ontario schools reopen, critics say clarity lacking

New rules on cellphones as Ontario schools reopen, critics say clarity lacking

New rules that ban the use of cellphones in class are taking effect at schools across Ontario this week, but critics say they're unsure how the regulations will be enforced or how effective they will be.
Man died after an early morning shooting in Toronto, police say.

Man died after an early morning shooting in Toronto, police say.

TORONTO — One man is dead after an early morning shooting in Toronto. Police say officers responded to a call in the area of Times Road and Eglington Ave West in the York neighbourhood at 6:19 a.m.
Nostalgia for 'a mythical past': why Gen Z loves the old-school digicam

Nostalgia for 'a mythical past': why Gen Z loves the old-school digicam

TORONTO — The photos are grainy, poorly lit or pixelated. The flash has washed out the subjects or illuminated only a portion of the scene. There may be a tiny orange time stamp in the bottom right-hand corner.
Man charged with first-degree murder in Brampton homicide: Peel police

Man charged with first-degree murder in Brampton homicide: Peel police

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Peel Regional Police say a man is facing a first-degree murder charge in a shooting that left another man dead early Friday. Police say just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 30, officers were called to a home in Brampton, Ont.
Man dies after late-night shooting in east Toronto: city Police

Man dies after late-night shooting in east Toronto: city Police

TORONTO — One man is dead after a Friday evening shooting in Toronto's east end. Toronto police say they were called to the Danforth Avenue and Warden Avenue area just before 11:30 p.m. after receiving reports about suspected gunshots.
Anxious child or teen going back to school? Here's what mental health experts say

Anxious child or teen going back to school? Here's what mental health experts say

TORONTO — It's normal for kids and teens to get butterflies in their stomachs as the first day of school approaches, but those who struggle with chronic anxiety may need extra support, mental health experts say. Dr.
Toronto police treating woman's death in house fire as a homicide

Toronto police treating woman's death in house fire as a homicide

Toronto police say they are treating the death of a woman found at the scene of a house fire earlier this week as a homicide.
Police seek information in 2010 murder of Ontario woman

Police seek information in 2010 murder of Ontario woman

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. — Police are making another appeal for information in the murder of an Ontario woman 14 years after her death.