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Man who died in northern Ontario plane crash was a fugitive wanted for murder: police

British Columbia's gang-enforcement unit says one of the four people who died in an airplane crash in northwestern Ontario was a fugitive wanted for murder by police in Thailand.

Man arrested for allegedly uttering threats at mosque in Toronto: police

Toronto police say they've arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly uttering violent threats towards individuals at a mosque in the city's east end. Police say officers began investigating on April 15.
Ontario Liberals promise to cut emissions with industrial rules, cheaper transit

Ontario Liberals promise to cut emissions with industrial rules, cheaper transit

The Ontario Liberals promised Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions by strengthening standards for industry, banning new natural gas plants, providing electric vehicle rebates and offering grants for eco-friendly renovations.

Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives April 28: Spend $158.

Toronto police officer convicted of assault in 2016 beating of Dafonte Miller resigns

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer convicted of brutally assaulting a young Black man has resigned from the force and as a result will no longer have to face a disciplinary tribunal hearing.

Ontario reports 16 COVID-19 deaths, rise in hospitalizations

Ontario is reporting 16 deaths linked to COVID-19 today after reporting zero on Monday. The province says one of those deaths occurred earlier but was added to today's tally as part of a data cleanup.

Body found near construction site close to Castle Frank subway station in Toronto

TORONTO — An investigation is underway after a body was found near a construction site not far from Castle Frank subway station in Toronto.

Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives April 28: Spend $158.
Large drone carrying firearms found in tree in southwestern Ontario

Large drone carrying firearms found in tree in southwestern Ontario

Provincial police say they're investigating after a large drone carrying handguns was found stuck in a tree in southwestern Ontario. Lambton County OPP say the drone was found on Friday near Port Lambton, Ont., in a tree along the St.
Ontario reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in nearly a month

Ontario reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in nearly a month

TORONTO — Ontario reported no new deaths linked to COVID-19 Monday for the first time since April 4, after reporting 17 new deaths on Sunday.