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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:43:00 EDTWads of cash. ‘Relentless’ pressure. Infighting at Unifor. Leaked investigation findings reveal new details of Jerry Dias scandal
Dias’ lawyer questioned the probe’s credibility, noting the former union leader could not participate due to mental health and addiction issues.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:21:00 EDT
Doug Ford says Toronto and Ottawa ‘strong mayors’ could only be overruled by two-thirds of council
Ford says the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be given enhanced powers that could only be overruled by a two-thirds vote at city council.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:04:24 EDT
Strong-mayor system would limit the power of Toronto’s progressive politicians, experts say
Opinions divided on whether new powers would be good or bad for city, but the timing of the announcement has undermined the left’s strategy for council races.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:04:00 EDT
Four key questions about Ford’s plan for a ‘strong mayor’ system in Toronto
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa stronger powers. Here’s what that means for power and politics in the country’s largest city.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:11:26 EDT
Four charged with murder — including two 16-year-olds — in connection with fatal June shooting
Two 19-year-olds and two 16-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in the June 8 shooting of Javonte Daley.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:00:00 EDT
Toronto under severe thunderstorm watch by Environment Canada as Ontario tornado warnings end
“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail,” Environment Canada stated in a news release Wednesday afternoon.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:38:10 EDT
Toronto police bracing for up to 1,000 bikers at ‘unsanctioned’ Hells Angels procession Thursday
Police are warning about major traffic disruptions as hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to ride through Toronto in a procession supporting the outlaw Hells Angels motorcycle club.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:30:26 EDT
Toronto city council votes to let cats roam the streets — at least for now
City hall also provides updates on the Roncesvalles Polish Festival, 2026 World Cup and a looming $857-million budget defecit
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:08:29 EDT
Hockey Canada, London police announce reviews in wake of sex assault allegations
Hockey Canada’s review would include National Equity Fund, which it has used to settle sex assault claims, as police force announces internal review.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Armine Yalnizyan: Where is your ER doctor? Cleaning the rooms; there’s no one else there to do it
Not only is there no plan to fix this ER doctor’s light bulb, reboot his computer system or clean his examination room so he can do his job, there is no plan to fix health care, period, Armine Yalnizyan writes.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Hold on to your wallet: Inflation jumps to 8.1 per cent
Statistics Canada says it’s the largest yearly change since January 1983.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:41:13 EDT
Toronto MP Kevin Vuong fined $500 for not telling navy about withdrawn sexual assault charge
The independent MP and naval reservist was fined $500 on Wednesday for failing to disclose to the Royal Canadian Navy that he was charged in 2019 with sexual assault, a charge later withdrawn by the Crown.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:43:16 EDT
Massive gambling case against GTA Hells Angels falls apart over trial delay
Police announced Project Hobart in December 2019 with 28 arrests and claims of disrupting of a $131-million illegal gambling network with links to GTA mobsters.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:43:00 EDT
Canada is banning dog imports from 100 countries
Dogs from 100 countries will not be allowed to come into the country after Sept. 28.