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One person dead after early morning stabbing in Toronto

One person has died after being stabbed early Tuesday morning in the city’s east end.

Toronto police are investigating after one person was fatally stabbed at 1275 Danforth Ave. on Dec. 6.

'He could've been treated differently': Toronto man dies at home after several visits to local hospital

A Toronto music lover who thrived in the company of others died alone at home following three visits to a local hospital due to severe abdominal pain, according to one of his closest friends.

Walter Froebrich is seen in this undated image. (Facebook/Walter Froebrich)

Other Ontario pediatric hospitals not requesting help as Red Cross heads to CHEO

Several major Ontario pediatric hospitals say they are not asking for external staff support, as Ottawa's CHEO prepares to bring in Red Cross staff until at least the end of the year.

The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto is shown on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives)

Consumer Alert

Seniors lost $4.2M to grandparent scams this year. Here's how one Ontario man had $8,000 stolen

When the phone rang, Stuart Irvine of Mississauga wasn’t sure who was on the other end of the line, but then a voice said, “Grampy, it’s me.”

Grandparent scam victim in Tecumseh, Ont., on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. This photo is for illustrative purposes. (CTV News Windsor)

Rechargeable batteries can be recharged 500 to 1,000 times: Consumer Reports

It's something most of us have around the house to power up the TV remote, children’s toys or flashlights in case of a power outage. But if you find you’re spending too much money on disposable single-use batteries, it may be time to make the switch to rechargeables.

Batteries are shown in this file photo. (Hilary Halliwell / Pexels)

Ontario family quoted $15,000 for toilet repair that cost $50 to fix

An Ontario woman who had some water in her basement said she was shocked by a $15,000 quote to fix her toilet.

Dale Kennedy is seen in this undated image.

Here's where Tuesday's $60M Lotto Max ticket was sold in Ontario

Someone in Ontario woke up $60,000,000 richer Wednesday morning after winning Tuesday's Lotto Max draw.

More than 100,000 Ford F-150 trucks in Canada involved in wiper motor recall

While Ford is in the midst of a massive recall involving windshield wipers, an Ontario man said he has been trying for more than two months to get his wiper motor repaired on his Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Online bargains for Cyber Monday can still be found. Here's where to look

Cyber Monday is the busiest online shopping day for Canadians — and some of Monday's deals are still available.

Ontario man warns people to check bank statements after error nearly costs him $10K

An Ontario man who lost more than $10,000 after a cheque he wrote was cashed twice said he was pushed to the 'end of his rope' trying to fight TD Bank to get the money back.

November overtakes December as Canada's busiest shopping month

November has overtaken December as the busiest shopping month for Canadian consumers, according to the Retail Council of Canada (RCC).

Queen's Park

Trudeau, Ford mark opening of Canada's first full-scale electric vehicle plant

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are celebrating the opening today of Canada's first full-scale electric vehicle manufacturing plant.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pose for a photo at the Ontario Legislature, in Toronto on Thursday, July 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario education support workers vote to ratify new contract

Ontario education support workers have voted to accept a new deal with the provincial government, putting an end to a long and contentious negotiation process.

CUPE Ontario members and supporters wave signs and flags as they demonstrate outside of the Queen's Park Legislative Building in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario won't allow homes to be built on floodplains, Ford says after fed warning

Ontario has no plans to allow homes to be built on floodplains, Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister warned Ottawa would not provide disaster compensation where development is greenlit in areas prone to flooding.

Crime & Courts

Police charge 107 people in massive Ontario child exploitation investigation

A massive Ontario-wide investigation into child exploitation has led to more than 100 people being charged, police announced on Wednesday.

A person typing on a laptop is seen. (File Photo)

What we know so far about accused murderer Joseph George Sutherland

Nearly 40 years after Joseph George Sutherland allegedly killed two women in Toronto, the now 61-year-old has been arrested.

An image of Joseph George Sutherland. (Facebook/Joseph G. Sutherland)

Arrest made in gruesome 1983 murders of 2 Toronto women

A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the gruesome murders of two Toronto women nearly 40 years ago. The suspect, who was living in Moosonee, Ont., was taken into custody on Thursday and brought back to Toronto.

Joseph George Sutherland, 61, of Moosonee, was arrested on Thursday. (Supplied)

Totally Toronto

'We really need to laugh': Toronto's Second City opens its new venue

For almost 50 years it's been a comedy institution in this city, and now it has a new home.

The Second City's newest Toronto location is seen on Nov. 30, 2022. (Arthur Mola)

Toronto Pearson adopts new landing procedures to lower noise, emissions

Canada's largest airport is adopting new landing procedures in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise caused by descending airplanes.

Toronto Pearson International Airport is seen in this undated photo. (The Canadian Press)

CP Holiday Train is coming to Toronto this week

After two years of virtual concerts, the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is back and it will be rolling through Toronto this week.

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train chugging along the tracks. (CP Holiday Train)

Union Station opens outdoor ice rink for holiday season

Skaters can now lace up and enjoy the view of the CN Tower at Union Station’s ice rink for the holiday season.

Hillary Clinton runs into Estonian president while shopping at Toronto bookstore

Hillary Clinton, former U.S. presidential nominee, was spotted crossing paths with the president of Estonia while shopping at a Toronto bookstore this week.

Borje Salming tributes honour the 'pioneer' and 'legend' Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman

Börje Salming fans showed their admiration and respect for the “pioneer” Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who “blazed the trail” for generations of hockey players.

Someone in a Grinch suit surprised a number of Toronto residents this weekend

Many Toronto residents were surprised to see that The Grinch had ventured down from Mount Crumpit this weekend to pay the city a visit.

Ontario photographer captures massive wave that looks like 'the perfect face'

A photographer says he has captured an insane six-metre wave with a 'perfect face' during a lake-effect storm in Ontario.

A look inside a gutted Rogers Centre as work begins on $300-million renovation

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that demolition is complete and construction on the first phase of a multi-year, $300-million renovation of the Rogers Centre has begun.

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Kirstie Alley, 'Cheers' and 'Veronica's Closet' star, dead at 71

Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on "Cheers" and films like "Look Who's Talking," has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71.

Actress Kirstie Alley, pictured here in 2005, has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. (zz/Mitch Gerber/STAR MAX/IPx/AP, via CNN)

How protecting natural areas in Canada can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, new report reveals

A new report released by the Council of Canadian Academies says that if Canada protects and enhances its natural ecosystems, the country can cut an estimated 6 per cent of its current annual greenhouse gas emissions.

In this photo taken using a drone, a person walks along a pathway amongst the fall colours, Saturday Oct. 8, 2022 in Gatineau, Quebec. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Nexus appointments available in Canada again for those seeking memberships

The Canada Border Services Agency has re-opened two Nexus centers to help solve backlog issues.

A motorist scans a Nexus card as another speaks with a Canada Border Services Agency officer at a primary inspection booth at the Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing in Surrey, B.C., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. An experimental bid to rescue the troubled Nexus trusted-traveller program between Canada and the United States has expanded to the Peace Bridge. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin acquitted on 1988 sexual assault charge

A Quebec civilian judge has acquitted Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin of sexual assault over an allegation that dates back to 1988. Judge Richard Meredith said he believes the complainant was sexually assaulted, but said the Crown did not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that it was Fortin who had assaulted her.

Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

A Loblaw executive is disputing an accusation that the grocery giant is taking advantage of inflation to drive up its own profits.

'He could've been treated differently': Toronto man dies at home after several visits to local hospital

A Toronto music lover who thrived in the company of others died alone at home following three visits to a local hospital due to severe abdominal pain, according to one of his closest friends.

Flu surges on heels of RSV, COVID-19 to overwhelm children's hospitals

A flu season that started early, hospitalized far more children than usual and overwhelmed emergency departments has revealed that Canada's health-care system is chronically underfunded when it comes to the most vulnerable citizens, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist says.