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TTC sees rise in number of people seeking shelter in stations during cold snaps

TTC sees rise in number of people seeking shelter in stations during cold snaps

The number of people seeking shelter in transit stations in Toronto increases when the weather turns cold, the Toronto Transit Commission said as the city continues to face capacity challenges at its shelters and warming centres.
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Judges dismiss Jordan Peterson's request to challenge order he undergo media training

Judges dismiss Jordan Peterson's request to challenge order he undergo media training

TORONTO — Ontario's highest court has rejected an attempt by controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson to challenge a regulatory body’s order that he undergo social media training or potentially lose his licence to practise.
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Defence lawyer withdraws from Nygard case as former fashion mogul awaits sentencing

Defence lawyer withdraws from Nygard case as former fashion mogul awaits sentencing

TORONTO — Peter Nygard and his high-profile defence lawyer parted ways Wednesday as the former Canadian fashion mogul awaits sentencing on four counts of sexual assault in Toronto and prepares for criminal trials in two other provinces.
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Toronto daycare exiting $10-a-day program, citing funding uncertainty

Toronto daycare exiting $10-a-day program, citing funding uncertainty

TORONTO — A Toronto daycare is pulling out of the national $10-a-day program, saying the funding model has saddled the centre with unsustainable levels of debt, leaving families scrambling to either find other care, absorb an $800 monthly increase to
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Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Two Canadian mayors are imploring the federal government to help create a multi-jurisdictional strategy to combat what they say are rising extortion threats towards businesses in their cities, particularly South Asian ones.
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Extreme cold warnings for parts of Ontario, Environment Canada says

Extreme cold warnings for parts of Ontario, Environment Canada says

Several parts of Ontario are under various winter weather warnings, including an extreme cold warning for a stretch of communities in the province's southwest.
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Coroner's inquest into death of Toronto teen Sammy Yatim resumes

Coroner's inquest into death of Toronto teen Sammy Yatim resumes

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into the death of Sammy Yatim, a Toronto teen who was shot by a police officer on an empty streetcar, is hearing about police hiring practices. Acting Staff Supt.
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Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced 'selectively'

Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced 'selectively'

TORONTO — A group attending pro-Palestinian protests alleged Monday that Toronto police "selectively" enforced a ban on demonstrations at a highway overpass just days after the restriction was announced.
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Toronto plans to open more warming spaces if temps dip further

Toronto plans to open more warming spaces if temps dip further

Toronto plans to open a new site to help keep vulnerable residents warm when temperatures plunge further, the city said Monday after its four warming centres were at capacity over the weekend.
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Ontario launches 10-person long-term care investigations unit

Ontario launches 10-person long-term care investigations unit

TORONTO — A 10-person team of long-term care investigators in Ontario will now look into allegations of homes failing to protect their residents from abuse or neglect.
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