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Marineland to move last two walruses out of facility, settles suit with ex-trainer

Marineland to move last two walruses out of facility, settles suit with ex-trainer

The last two walruses at Marineland will be moving to another facility where they can join others of their species, the park said Wednesday as it announced it had resolved a decade-long court battle with a former trainer-turned activist.
Ontario hospital leaders say new nursing home law could help free up beds

Ontario hospital leaders say new nursing home law could help free up beds

Several Ontario hospital leaders say much-needed beds could be freed up by a new law that would move discharged patients awaiting long-term care to nursing homes not of their choosing, although some hope to avoid using it on a broad scale.
School bus driver shortages in several Ontario cities likely to continue: officials

School bus driver shortages in several Ontario cities likely to continue: officials

TORONTO — Officials are warning that school bus driver shortages and resulting delays and cancellations that often plague the start of the school year are being exacerbated by the pandemic, and may continue well into the fall semester in some areas o

Case of Ontario doctor accused of killing four to return to court on Oct. 5

L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — The case of an eastern Ontario doctor charged with killing four people will return to court on Oct. 5. Dr.
Three people dead in two separate overnight stabbings: Toronto police

Three people dead in two separate overnight stabbings: Toronto police

Toronto police say three people died overnight in two unrelated stabbings. Two people were found dead at an apartment building and another injured person was taken to hospital in the stabbing incident reported to police shortly before 2 a.m.

Motorcyclist dead, another driver seriously injured in crash near Guelph, Ont.

GUELPH, Ont. — A motorcyclist is dead and another motorist was rushed to hospital after a collision just north of Guelph, Ont.

Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall evacuated as a precaution due to smoke from fire

Toronto Fire Services says the Eaton Centre shopping mall is being evacuated as a precaution after a fire broke out. Officials say on Twitter that crews extinguished the flames and need to clear smoke from the facility.
Third coyote killed following seven attacks on humans in Burlington, Ont.

Third coyote killed following seven attacks on humans in Burlington, Ont.

BURLINGTON, Iowa — The city of Burlington, Ont., says it has eliminated the third coyote responsible for seven unprovoked attacks on humans since late August.
Man, 26, charged with murder after stabbing inside Canadian Tire in Mississauga, Ont.

Man, 26, charged with murder after stabbing inside Canadian Tire in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A 26-year-old man from Mississauga, Ont., is facing a first-degree murder charge after a woman was fatally stabbed at a retail store. Peel Regional Police say the incident happened Monday at around 6 p.m.
Expert panel calls for Indigenous representation at Thunder Bay, Ont., police, board

Expert panel calls for Indigenous representation at Thunder Bay, Ont., police, board

An independent expert panel is calling for more Indigenous representation in top positions of the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it, in order to help achieve longstanding recommended policing reforms.