News/Canada/Toronto (Page 46)

Toronto Two Toronto police officers have admitted to misconduct related to their role in the arrest of a young Black university student who was stopped, Tasered and kneed in the neck in what turned out to be a case of “mistaken identity.” Const. Seth Rietkoetter, Sgt. Rachel Saliba pleaded guilty to using unnecessaryContinue Reading

Toronto For a Toronto community once notorious for crime and the influence of organized gangs, two shootings this month targeting innocent victims at the same spot, less than 24 hours apart, were more than just a chilling outbreak of indiscriminate violence. Gun violence in Jane and Finch area ‘at aContinue Reading

Documents obtained by CBC News reveal which colleges and universities account for the greatest share of Canada’s steep growth in international students, and which now have the most to lose from a new cap on permits to study in this country. The data, obtained through access to information requests to Immigration,Continue Reading

Toronto The cost of hosting one of the biggest sports tournaments in the world in Toronto is now projected to be nearly $80 million more than initially thought, according to a new city report. New total cost estimates are $80M more than 2022 city projections Sara Jabakhanji · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Toronto Some 3,000 academic workers at York University walked off the job Monday after the union representing them and the school failed to reach a deal on a new collective agreement. CUPE 3903 members calling for wages that reflect current cost of livingCBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2024 8:27Continue Reading

Toronto Research from the Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations found that for most neighbourhoods in Mississauga, diabetes prevalence rates range from 13 to 16.9 per cent, compared to the province-wide average of less than 10 per cent. Researchers say the city can make changes to encourage active living toContinue Reading

Toronto Academic workers at York University have voted to strike on Monday if the school doesn’t return to the table with a “real plan to address the affordability crisis.” About 3,000 contract faculty, graduate teaching and research assistants will take part in strikeCBC News · Posted: Feb 23, 2024 4:35 PMContinue Reading

Toronto The Woodbridge branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has been shut down by the national body for an unusual reason: It had been infiltrated by outlaw motorcycle gang members. Second time Woodbridge branch in the hot seat in 5 monthsMichael Smee · CBC News · Posted: Feb 22, 2024Continue Reading

Toronto Ontario developers deny they’re feeding housing crisis by sitting on landDevelopers are pushing back against claims that they’re slowing the pace of new home construction in Ontario by sitting on land that’s already been approved for housing.  Report commissioned by industry groups finds new home construction at 33-year highContinue Reading