The Liberal government is set to introduce long-awaited legislation Thursday to enshrine the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian law.
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Key psychiatrist for defence testifying for 4th day in Toronto van attack trial
The key witness for the defence in Toronto’s van attack trial is set to testify for the fourth straight day on Thursday.
UK authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus that’s backed by rigorous science and taking a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic.
Woman, child taken to hospital after house fire in Brampton
A woman and a child have been taken to hospital after a two-alarm house fire in Brampton.
Man killed, woman critically injured in shooting near Dufferin and Lawrence
One man has died and a woman has been rushed to hospital after being shot in broad daylight on Tuesday in the north end of the city.
Record Toronto COVID-19 cases a ‘blunt warning’: Medical officer of health
Toronto’s medical officer of health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, is calling a second consecutive day of record COVID-19 cases a “blunt warning” that must be heeded to stop the spread of the virus.
Defence’s star witness to continue testimony at Toronto’s van attack trial
A psychiatrist hired by the defence is set to continue his testimony today at the trial for the man who killed 10 people in Toronto’s van attack.
‘Snow days’ for some GTA schools will look different during pandemic
If buses are parked because of the snow, learning is going to look a little different for some students and staff in the GTA this year. These changes stem from the new way of learning due to the pandemic.
Coroner’s report reveals camera ‘turned away’ during woman’s altercation with hospital security
The family of a woman who died after an altercation with security guards at Toronto General Hospital last May is demanding accountability after learning new, “gut-wrenching” details about her death.
Freeland defends federal government’s record $381B deficit in fall update
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first fall mini-budget finds new funds for families and businesses and scratches a longtime provincial itch over transfer payments as she tries to find a delicate balance between pandemic anxiety and political prudence.