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Man dead in Scarborough neighbourhood shooting late Saturday

Man dead in Scarborough neighbourhood shooting late Saturday

Toronto police have identified a man killed in a shooting late Saturday. Police say the shooting happened in front of a house in the city's east end. They say 23-year-old Daniel Bolma was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Man killed in ultralight plane crash into southern Georgian Bay

Man killed in ultralight plane crash into southern Georgian Bay

GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, Ont. — Provincial police say a man is dead after his ultralight plane crashed into Georgian Bay on Saturday. Police say they got the call at 12:40 p.m.
Third personal support worker dies in Ontario in as many weeks: health-care union

Third personal support worker dies in Ontario in as many weeks: health-care union

TORONTO — A union representing health-care workers in Ontario says a third personal support worker has died in as many weeks.
Quebec adds 114 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, bringing provincial tally to 2,136

Quebec adds 114 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, bringing provincial tally to 2,136

MONTREAL — Quebec reported 114 more deaths linked to COVID-19 on Saturday ahead of the province's planned phased reopening set to begin Monday. The province now has 2,136 recorded deaths since the coronavirus pandemic hit the province.
Three stabbing victims in critical condition in Mississauga, suspect arrested

Three stabbing victims in critical condition in Mississauga, suspect arrested

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Regional Police say three stabbing victims are in serious to life threatening condition and a suspect arrested following an incident in Mississauga, Ont., Saturday morning. Const.
Loto-Quebec to reopen some retail lottery sale terminals beginning Monday

Loto-Quebec to reopen some retail lottery sale terminals beginning Monday

MONTREAL — Quebec's lottery corporation says it will begin reopening some lottery terminals on Monday after shutting them down due to fears surrounding the novel coronavirus.
Police say alligator sighting in Brampton pond turned out to be beaver

Police say alligator sighting in Brampton pond turned out to be beaver

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A case of mistaken identity had police in Brampton, Ont., looking for an alligator in a storm drainage pond.
'I make my own environment beautiful," Toronto woman says of life in a shelter

'I make my own environment beautiful," Toronto woman says of life in a shelter

TORONTO — Ana Macias rises at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday so she can pack her things before the other residents at a downtown shelter are awake. All her belongings fit into a large suitcase and a small handbag, which she keeps by her side at all times.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run near western edge of Brampton

Cyclist killed in hit-and-run near western edge of Brampton

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Peel Regional Police say a cyclist is dead after he was struck by a driver in a hit-and-run on the western outskirts of Brampton, Ont.
Four face assault charges after being asked to respect physical distancing in Ottawa

Four face assault charges after being asked to respect physical distancing in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Two women and two girls are facing charges after allegedly assaulting an Ottawa store employee who asked them to respect physical distancing measures.