News/Canada/Toronto (Page 35)

The Ontario Science Centre is shutting down immediately as an engineering report commissioned by the province shows the roof could collapse — but while it could be fixed at a cost, the province is choosing to shutter the location indefinitely. The province announced Friday that a type of lightweight concrete, popularContinue Reading

A husband-and-wife law firm in Toronto has been shut down, lenders have moved to seize their family homes, and they’re facing 15 lawsuits and a police investigation after millions of dollars in client money went missing from the firm’s trust accounts. The saga of Nicholas Cartel and his wife, SingaContinue Reading

Toronto Toronto police investigate ad truck with anti-Muslim messagingToronto police says its hate crimes unit is investigating a video of a mobile advertising truck displaying anti-Muslim digital images and messages. Advocates say ad ‘extremely dangerous,’ designed to incite fear of MuslimsMuriel Draaisma · CBC News · Posted: Jun 19, 2024Continue Reading

Toronto The Ontario Provincial Police has launched an investigation probing former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter’s betting scandal, a spokesperson for the force confirmed Wednesday. Probe centres on ‘online betting irregularities’ linked to 2 Toronto Raptors gamesCBC News · Posted: Jun 19, 2024 2:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 19Continue Reading

Toronto TTC worker hailed as ‘guardian angel’ for saving woman’s lifeWhen Michele-Marie Beer was trembling, dizzy on a Toronto streetcar, she never imagined the driver might save her life. But Beer says that’s exactly what Monique Blake did when she insisted Beer stay on her streetcar until help arrived. TTCContinue Reading

Toronto An Ontario court has approved a sales process and stalking horse bid for Red Lobster Canada, which is operating under court protection from creditors. Court filings say move meant to ‘preserve’ restaurant’s business in Canada and 2,000 workers’ jobsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 18, 2024 5:24 PM EDTContinue Reading

Toronto Three people have died after a shooting inside a North York business on Monday and Toronto police say they believe the shooter was among the dead. Shooter believed to be among 3 dead, altercation believed to be in relation to business, police sayMuriel Draaisma · CBC News · Posted: Jun 17, 2024 5:14Continue Reading

Toronto More than 8,000 members of a union representing LCBO workers have voted in favour of going on strike. Ontario’s primary liquor retailer says it will continue negotiations with union this week to reach dealCBC News · Posted: Jun 16, 2024 10:56 AM EDT | Last Updated: June 16 TheContinue Reading

Toronto·CBC Investigates Former Air Canada manager wanted in gold heist to turn himself in, lawyer saysThe former Air Canada manager wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for his alleged role in the largest gold heist in Canadian history is preparing to turn himself in, according to his lawyer. Simran Preet PanesarContinue Reading