Detroit was undesirable when I was coming of age in the early 2000s. It was basically a no-go area, at least outside of a professional sporting event. As a result, I never had the kind of big-city experiences—shopping in flagship downtown department stores, riding a subway, gazing up at massive skyscrapers—that many urban dwellers take…
Thousands Protest in Toronto Against COVID Mandates and Lockdowns
TORONTO—Thousands gathered on the grounds of the Ontario legislature in Toronto on Feb. 5 to oppose COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates, as police barricaded vehicle access to the area. The protest was one of several across the country as part of a large movement against COVID-19 restrictions, initially started by the Truckers for Freedom convoy protest,…
York Police Seek Man Accused of Stealing Guitar by Putting It in His Pants
RICHMOND HILL, Ont.—Police north of Toronto are searching for a man accused of stealing an $8,000 guitar by hiding it in his pants—a feat captured on surveillance video. York Regional Police say the alleged theft happened on Dec. 20, and was reported 10 days later. They allege a man entered a music store in Richmond…
Canadian Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Denied Bail, Will Be Detained in Toronto
TORONTO—Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will remain behind bars in Toronto as he awaits trial on sexual assault charges after an Ontario court rejected his bid to be released on bail. Nygard, who appeared remotely from the Toronto South Detention Centre, sat still as Ontario Justice of the Peace John Scarfe read his ruling Wednesday….
Another Snow Day for Toronto Kids, Prairie Provinces Brace for Storms, Ice and Snow
A snowstorm that closed schools in parts of southern Ontario and Quebec on Monday will keep many of them dark for another day, while some parts of the Prairies that were already hit with freezing rain are now contending with plunging temperatures and snow. Several boards in the Toronto area, like the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District…
Heavy Snow Slams Parts of Ontario and Quebec, Delays In-person Classes
Some students’ return to in-person learning was delayed on Jan. 17 due to heavy snow and blizzards that slammed parts of Ontario and Quebec. Environment Canada issued weather alerts for blizzards and strong winter storms in parts of the two provinces on Jan. 17, hitting major cities in Ontario like Toronto, Hamilton, and the Peel region with…
Protesters March in Downtown Toronto in ‘Worldwide Freedom’ Rally Against Vaccine Mandates
Several thousand people marched in downtown Toronto on Saturday as part of a “Worldwide Freedom” rally to protest COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates. Rallies were also held in several cities across Canada, including in Ottawa, London, and Calgary, as well as in countries such as Australia, Germany, and Japan. In Toronto, the protesters departed from…
Protesters March in Toronto in ‘Worldwide Freedom’ Rally Against Vaccine Mandates
TORONTO—Several thousand people marched in downtown Toronto on Saturday as part of a “Worldwide Freedom” rally to protest COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates. Rallies were also held in several cities across Canada, including in Ottawa, London, and Calgary, as well as in countries such as Australia, Germany, and Japan. In Toronto, the protesters departed from…
Toronto Says Police Not Vaccinated By Deadline Will Be Put on Unpaid Leave
OTTAWA—Members of Toronto’s police, the largest municipal force in Canada, will be placed on unpaid leave if they do not provide proof of complete inoculation against COVID-19 by Nov. 30, officials said on Thursday. The move is the latest announcement in a crackdown by professional bodies across Canada. The police force said 90 percent of…
NDP to Request Recount in Toronto’s Davenport Riding, Where Liberals Won by 76 Votes
OTTAWA—The NDP is to ask a judge for a recount in a Toronto seat where it lost to the Liberals by 76 votes. The New Democrats say they will go before a judge on Tuesday to ask for a recount in Davenport, a Toronto riding where the NDP narrowly lost to the Liberals. The result…
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