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Tyler Dorzyk and Courtney D’Arthenay are seen in this undated photograph.

Judges quash OPP’s decision that officer misconduct in fatal crash was 'not serious'

A panel of Ontario judges has thrown out a decision by the Ontario Provincial Police that an officer’s misconduct behind the wheel that killed a pedestrian in 2020 was not serious, saying the force must reconsider, and at least explain its decision to his grieving widow. 1

The Toronto Police Services emblem is photographed during a press conference at TPS headquarters, in Toronto on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Police documents detail allegations against Toronto detective accused of sexually assaulting subordinates

A Toronto police detective facing sexual assault charges is alleged to have touched subordinates inappropriately on several occasions and, in some instances, taken pictures of them while on the toilet.

Police are shown during a news conference to announce the results of an auto theft investigation dubbed 'Project Ninja' on Sept. 11, 2024.

Suspects in GTA auto theft ring came to Ontario ‘for sole purpose’ of stealing cars: Halton police

Halton Regional Police say they have disrupted a group believed to be responsible for the theft of at least 40 vehicles in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area worth over $3 million. 2

Portlands Energy Centre seen from CTV News chopper on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (CTV News chopper)

Port Lands gas plant emissions seven times too high for some building heights in new development: report

The proposed height of some buildings that are part of a new residential development on Toronto's east waterfront have been called into question after a newly released report found that a nearby gas plant is producing emissions seven times higher than the legal limit.

Police are on the scene of a collision in Brampton that sent a woman to hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (Tristan Phillips/CP24)

Woman in serious condition after being struck by car in Brampton

A woman is in serious condition after being struck by a car in Brampton Wednesday night.

John Reid is wanted after a shooting in Scarborough on July 1, 2024. (Toronto Police Service)

Man wanted in connection with shooting at Scarborough establishment

A 42-year-old man is wanted in connection with a shooting at an establishment in Scarborough in July that injured one person.

Historical photo of Richard Neil (left) and in the present day (right). (Peel Regional Police)

Civil lawsuit alleging 'brutal' sexual assault launched against accused in Ont.'s 'Woodland rapist' case

An alleged child predator who was arrested and charged earlier this year is now facing a civil lawsuit in connection with a "brutal" sexual assault in a Toronto area park reported nearly 30 years ago. 1

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis reacts as he stands on the mound after New York Mets Francisco Lindor hits a solo home run to end Francis' no hitter hopes during ninth inning interleague MLB baseball action in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Blue Jays' Francis throws eight no-hit innings but bullpen falters in 6-2 loss to Mets

Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis wasn't feeling his best on Wednesday after a poor night's sleep led to some fatigue and a fastball that was a little short of peak velocity.

Two suspects approach a victim to demand her keys in a parking garage in the area of Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road in Markham, Saturday, August 31, 2024. (YRP /Handout)

Suspects seen tackling woman to ground in new carjacking video

York Regional Police have released surveillance footage showing a violent struggle between a victim and two would-be carjackers in Markham as they search for the suspects. 2

Nick Gournis is seen in this undated photo provided by Toronto police. (TPS handout)

Cold case unit hopes to soon solve the 1988 murder of an East York arcade owner

After more than 30 years, Toronto police say they are now close to solving the murder of an East York arcade owner who was brutally beaten to death with a baseball bat on Christmas Eve, 1988.

A Durham Regional Police cruiser is shown in this undated photo.

Suspects sought after man found critically injured in Oshawa park

Police in Durham Region are investigating after a man was critically injured during an assault at an Oshawa park on Tuesday evening.

A lotto Max ticket is shown in Toronto on Monday Feb. 26, 2018. THE CANADAIN PRESS

Lotto Max jackpot hits record $75 million, could rise to $80M

Starting Friday, Lotto Max draw participants can play for prize of $75 million for the first time ever in Canada.

Winston Churchill, 1941, by Yousuf Karsh. (NOTE: The above image may only be used for articles related to this incident. No other rights are granted.)

Famous Winston Churchill portrait, stolen in Ottawa, is found

Ottawa's Chateau Laurier hotel says authorities have recovered an iconic photograph of Winston Churchill after it was stolen and replaced with a fake nearly three years ago. 9

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press)

Conservatives to push non-confidence motion against Trudeau government

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will put forward a non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes 'at the earliest possible opportunity' with the aim of triggering an early federal election. 34

Suspect extradited from Florida to face charges in $6M 'fraudulent-billing scheme' in Toronto

Police have arrested a 51-year-old man who allegedly billed a property management company for millions of dollars in work that was never done.

Police are on the scene of a stabbing on a streetcar on Dundas Street West, near University Avenue, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Tomislav Stefanac/CP24)

Suspect in downtown streetcar stabbing did not know victim: Toronto police

Toronto police say a suspect accused of stabbing a person on a streetcar downtown on Tuesday did not know the victim prior to the assault.

The 18% tip: Here's what Canadians are saying as some restaurants raise their default options

Despite what the default options on the payment terminal might read, most Canadians still want to tip around 15 per cent, according to a new survey. 4

Toronto police are looking for a suspect who they say allegedly sexually assaulted a child at a swimming pool last month. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police say child sexually assaulted at public swimming pool

A man who allegedly sexually assaulted a child at a public pool in Toronto last month is being sought by police. 1

Service Ontario office in Kingston, Ont., on March 23, 2016. (Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press)

2nd man arrested, facing nearly 100 charges in Toronto auto-fraud investigation

A second man has been arrested and is facing nearly 100 criminal charges in connection with an auto-fraud investigation in Toronto.

Michael Parsa, Ontario Minister for Children, Community and Social Services, attends the Queens Park Legislature, in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario autism services enrolments decline in some weeks despite large waitlist: docs

Ontario's progress in giving children with autism access to government-funded core therapy has slowed so significantly that at times the number of kids enrolled is actually declining, despite a ballooning wait-list, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. 1