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Closing arguments in Toronto councillor sexual assault trial focus on credibility of witnesses, accused
Coun. Michael Thompson faces two sexual assault charges over alleged incidents at a Muskoka cottage in 2022. A Bradford, Ont., court heard closing arguments Monday from the Crown and Thompson’s lawyer.
DHL stops deliveries in Canada amid strike, new law banning replacement workers
More than 2,000 DHL workers have been on strike since June 8. Since then, DHL was using replacement workers to continue operations, but stopped deliveries Friday in light of new federal labour legislation.
Toronto business owners say King Street construction, road closure costing them
Just over two weeks after a major Toronto intersection was closed for a construction project that's expected to take much of the summer, some King Street business owners say they're already losing business due to reduced traffic and noise.
Striking workers at North York LTC home say replacement workers not providing quality service to seniors
Workers at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged say while they are striking to keep benefits and sick days, and to call for higher wages, replacement workers are providing sub-par care for senior residents. Villa Colombo Toronto says it won’t withhold services from clients while workers strike.
Raccoons invaded her walls amid a neighbour's reno weeks ago. Now this Toronto woman says she's fed up
Ariel Lukaniuk says a renovation at a neighbouring row house has allowed raccoons to get into her bedroom walls, but her complaints to the city have solved nothing. The city says it’s aware of the problem and the neighbour has taken steps to remove the raccoons.
St. Anne's Church marks a year since final service in 'gem of a building' lost to fire
The destroyed Toronto west-end church housed early art by Group of Seven members and was designated a national historic site. Rev. Don Beyers says his parish will commemorate the loss at this Sunday’s service, as it looks to rebuild.
Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie
Deer Lake, Webequie First Nations have both declared state of emergency as wildfires threaten the northern Ontario communities.
Crown grills Toronto councillor over alleged sexual assault at Muskoka cottage
Coun. Michael Thompson denied suggestions he forced himself on a woman at a Muskoka cottage over Canada Day weekend in 2022. He maintained the woman initiated a consensual sexual encounter.
Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes
Bill 5 includes major changes to the province's endangered species and environmental protection laws. First Nations leaders were at Queen’s Park Monday to oppose the bill, saying it does not respect treaty rights.
Purple doors in downtown Toronto raising awareness about femicide, intimate partner violence
"Behind Closed Doors," a new public installation in downtown Toronto, puts a public focus on an issue that's often kept out of view, says organizer.