G20 report blasts police for violations of civil rights
The Canadian PressWed May 16 11:09:39 EDT 2012
Police violated civil rights, detained people illegally, and used excessive force during the G20 summit two years ago, a new report concludes.
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LCBO sales top $4.7 billion in record year
Wed May 16 09:36:30 EDT 2012
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario is reporting another record year for sales and the money it turns over to the provincial government.
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Ex-Ornge director grilled on executive pay
Wed May 16 10:29:42 EDT 2012
A former director of Ornge in charge of compensation is defending the pay packages of top executives at Ontario's troubled air ambulance service.
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Stafford's dad hopes positive change can happen
Wed May 16 05:38:33 EDT 2012
Victoria Stafford's father sat through the trial of his daughter's killer, often listening to details about the horror the eight-year-old suffered in the last hours of her life.
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Tow truck drivers hold protest at Queen's Park
Wed May 16 11:18:17 EDT 2012
Dozens of tow truck drivers held a demonstration at Queen's Park on Wednesday morning to protest a plan by Ontario Provincial Police to contract out its towing operations.
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Toronto cop selected as next Niagara police chief
Wed May 16 10:46:46 EDT 2012
A 34-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service has been selected as the next chief of the Niagara Regional Police Service.
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Man dies after being pulled from Humber River
Wed May 16 09:26:48 EDT 2012
Foul play is not suspected after a man was pulled from the Humber River late Tuesday night, Toronto police say.
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Parts of Hwy. 401 still closed after fatal crash
Wed May 16 05:47:46 EDT 2012
Traffic continues to be affected following a fatal and fiery crash on Highway 401 in Quinte region, east of Belleville, Ont.
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Facebook IPO now could top $18 billion
Wed May 16 09:29:28 EDT 2012
Facebook says 25 per cent more shares will be sold as investors clamour for shares in a stock offering that could raise more than US$18 billion for the social media company.
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Lawrie ejected for tossing helmet in Jays' loss
Wed May 16 07:03:05 EDT 2012
The Toronto Blue Jays not only lost back-to-back games to the Tampa Bay Rays, they will likely lose third baseman Brett Lawrie to suspension.
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TSX up following losses on Greece worries
Wed May 16 11:27:38 EDT 2012
The Toronto stock market was higher late-morning Wednesday as buyers moved in after anxiety over Greece's possible exit from the eurozone had sparked a string of selloffs.
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Opt-out tool coming for online behavioural ads
Wed May 16 05:32:14 EDT 2012
Canadians who get creeped out by web ads that seem to know a little too much about their personal habits should have access in the coming months to an opt-out tool.
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Stafford's family addresses Rafferty in London
Tue May 15 16:09:32 EDT 2012
For the first time since their nightmarish ordeal began, Victoria Stafford's family addressed convicted killer Michael Rafferty Tuesday morning.
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Full text: Daryn Stafford's victim impact statement
Tue May 15 12:36:37 EDT 2012
Full text of a victim impact statement by Daryn Stafford, 14, the brother of Victoria Stafford.
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Full text: Rodney Stafford's victim impact statement
Tue May 15 13:37:21 EDT 2012
Full text of a victim impact statement by Rodney Stafford, the father of Victoria Stafford.
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Full text: Tara McDonald's victim impact statement
Tue May 15 12:56:03 EDT 2012
Full text of a victim impact statement by Tara McDonald, the mother of Victoria Stafford.
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Full text: Justice T.A. Heeney's sentencing comments
Tue May 15 16:58:35 EDT 2012
Full text of the sentencing comments read by Justice T.A. Heeney.
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Woman dead following afternoon collision
Tue May 15 20:36:43 EDT 2012
A woman is dead following a collision in the city's northwest end Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Emergency Medical Services has confirmed.
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Freed G20 activist Sonne blasts 'nanny state'
Tue May 15 15:51:07 EDT 2012
A security geek once portrayed by police as a budding terrorist flashed victory signs Tuesday after his acquittal on charges of possessing explosives ahead of the G20 summit.
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Cab driver charged in skateboarder's death
Tue May 15 13:02:35 EDT 2012
Toronto police have charged a cab driver with second-degree murder in the death of a 28-year-old skateboarder.
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Ornge under fire after woman dies following delay
Tue May 15 17:53:32 EDT 2012
A son devastated by the death of his 69-year-old mother last Friday said he's concerned that it took over four hours for an air ambulance to transport her to an Ottawa hospital.
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'I'm in it to win it,' transgendered contestant says
Tue May 15 17:16:33 EDT 2012
Vancouver's transgendered Miss Universe Canada contestant says she feels like she's already triumphed by earning the chance to compete at this weekend's pageant.
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Motorcycle gang's clubhouse raided in drug sting
Tue May 15 09:29:55 EDT 2012
A motorcycle club's den was one of several places raided by Toronto police officers during a drug sting early Tuesday morning.
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Chronology: the Tori Stafford investigation
Thu May 10 17:59:49 EDT 2012
WARNING: Graphic details from this court case may disturb some readers. A chronology of key dates and times in the abduction and murder of eight-year-old Victoria Stafford.
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Rafferty trial: What the jury didn't hear
Thu May 10 19:15:21 EDT 2012
WARNING: Graphic details from this court case may disturb some readers. A laptop computer belonging to the man accused of killing Victoria Stafford was used to search online for "real underage rape."
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Rafferty trial: What the jury didn't see
Thu May 10 18:16:17 EDT 2012
WARNING: Graphic details from this court case may disturb some readers. The officer leans toward the man accused of murdering Victoria Stafford and asks, "Am I sitting across the desk from Paul Bernardo here?"
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