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Kenneth Lee's face was 'covered in blood,' shelter worker tells teens' murder trial

Kenneth Lee's face was 'covered in blood,' shelter worker tells teens' murder trial

TORONTO — A shelter worker who stepped in to stop an alleged group attack on a homeless man in a downtown Toronto parkette two years ago testified Thursday the man had blood pouring down his face but didn't appear to be in a life-or-death situation.
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Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

TORONTO — Two jurors withdrew from the Giller Prize in the weeks leading up to the book award's split with its lead sponsor Scotiabank, with one saying his writing community feels alienated by the literary institution that faces ongoing boycotts.
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Former human rights chief commissioner sues for defamation

Former human rights chief commissioner sues for defamation

OTTAWA — A human rights lawyer whose tenure as head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission ended before it really began is suing a Conservative politician, a media personality and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for defamation.
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Energy, telecom and tech drag S&P/TSX composite lower Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

Energy, telecom and tech drag S&P/TSX composite lower Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Thursday, weighed down by losses in energy, telecom and technology stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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15-year-old charged with murder in woman's death north of Toronto: police

15-year-old charged with murder in woman's death north of Toronto: police

Police say a 15-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman north of Toronto. Officers were called this morning to a residence in Vaughan, Ont., where they found a woman with critical injuries.
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Youth charged after allegedly threatening staff member at Ontario school: police

Youth charged after allegedly threatening staff member at Ontario school: police

Provincial police say a young person is facing charges after allegedly threatening a staff member at a school in Quinte West, near Belleville, Ont.
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Another employee, retirement home charged in death of Oshawa, Ont., resident: police

Another employee, retirement home charged in death of Oshawa, Ont., resident: police

OSHAWA, Ont. — Police say they've laid more charges in the 2023 death of a 79-year-old retirement home resident east of Toronto. Durham Regional Police were called on April 1, 2023 to Aspira Traditions of Durham Region in Oshawa, Ont.
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Amid cross-border tariff tussle, Canadian film crews see peril and opportunity

Amid cross-border tariff tussle, Canadian film crews see peril and opportunity

TORONTO — The prospect of a trade war with the United States has some Canadian film and TV crews bracing for potential impacts that could help some parts of the sector while simultaneously hurting others. U.S.
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Police seek suspect in alleged Canada-wide romance scam that cost victims $275k

Police seek suspect in alleged Canada-wide romance scam that cost victims $275k

Police in Ontario say they are looking for a man who is alleged to have swindled nearly a dozen victims across Canada in a romance scam.
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