Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive Group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it, according to data obtained by CBC News. More than 4,600 cases were confirmed in 2023 at the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg, an increase ofContinue Reading
Toronto Two Canadian mayors are imploring the federal government to help create a multi-jurisdictional strategy to combat what they say are rising extortion threats towards businesses in their cities, particularly South Asian ones. Mayors sent letter to public safety minister this weekFakiha Baig · The Canadian Press · Posted: JanContinue Reading
Toronto A small plane made an emergency landing on a roadway in Ajax on Monday night but the pilot escaped without injury, according to Durham police. Durham police say landing on city street damaged plane and a few light polesCBC News · Posted: Jan 15, 2024 9:55 PM EST |Continue Reading
Toronto It wasn’t the Christmas gift Karim Guirguis was hoping for. On Dec. 27, the Ajax, Ont., man woke up to a surprise bill from Enbridge Gas for more than $1,600. He’s one of a growing number of Ontarians raising concerns about infrequent meter readings and inaccurate billing. Energy regulator finedContinue Reading
Toronto The video, which was shared on platforms like Reddit and X, appeared to show a security guard at the Scotiabank Arena apprehending another person on the ground, kneeing them in the face as they restrain them, and then holding their head down in a puddle of what appears toContinue Reading
Toronto·Analysis Toronto’s proposed property tax rate for this year is on the table and you’ve got questions. CBC Toronto’s city hall reporter Shawn Jeffords breaks down below what we know and what we don’t at this point. City officials announced a 10.5% increase this week, warning it could be higher withoutContinue Reading
Toronto·CBC Investigates A CBC Toronto investigation revealed listings for the switchblade, along with what appeared to be stun guns and brass knuckles, which are considered prohibited weapons in Canada. All of the listings have since been taken down. CBC also found listings for stun guns, brass knuckles on Canada’s largestContinue Reading
Toronto The criminal trial of a contractor who allegedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple Ontario cottage owners for renovation projects but left major jobs unfinished is set to begin Thursday. Scott Eisemann, 54, facing 13 charges in Orillia court Ryan Patrick Jones · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading
Toronto Joey Salmingo took his two-and-a-half-week-old son to a Markham hospital with a fever. He wasn’t seen by a doctor for five hours. Experts in the industry say this is indicative of a worsening crisis in emergency room wait times, and more needs to be done. Markham, Ont., man saysContinue Reading
Toronto Toronto’s budget chief is warning residents that a “substantial” property tax increase will be part of the city’s new spending package, as council grapples with a long-brewing fiscal crisis. Shelley Carroll says mounting fiscal pressure must be addressed Shawn Jeffords · CBC News · Posted: Jan 07, 2024 5:00Continue Reading
