Denio Lourenco

Toronto

Multimedia Journalist at CityNews Toronto

Journalist with @CityNewsTO🕵🏻‍♂️📰Mostly yapping about LGBTQ+ issues, politics & Mariah Carey🦋Alum of @UofT & @Columbiajourn. Send me news tips 💌

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Toronto man charged after theft of Israeli flag, police say

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

A Toronto man faces a dangerous weapons charge in connection to the theft of an Israeli flag over the weekend, authorities say. According to the Toronto Police Service, an individual was waving an Israeli flag just outside the Eaton Centre, near Yonge Street and Dundas Street East on Sunday, when they were approached by an unknown man who allegedly assaulted them and attempted to forcibly take their flag.
1 person sent to hospital after fire at East York highrise

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Emergency crews were called a high-rise building in East York on Monday afternoon for a two-alarm fire at 5 Wakunda Place. Authorities say there were reports of heavy smoke coming from a unit on the first floor. Toronto Fire Services arrived at the scene at approximately 1:45 p.m.One person was rescued from the unit and transferred into the care of paramedics before being transported to a hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Richmond Hill businesses spray-painted with anti-Iranian messages, police say

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Police are investigating a series of incidents involving “hate-motivated” messages that were spray-painted on the exterior wall of a grocery store and multiple businesses in Richmond Hill. York Regional Police (YRP) say its hate crime prevention unit is investigating after officers were called to a plaza near Yonge Street and 16th Avenue on Saturday.
1 man charged, 1 man at-large in East York theft investigation

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Police have arrested one man and are searching another who is wanted in connection with a theft investigation in East York. The Toronto Police Service says it was called about a theft in the area of Woodbine Avenue and O’Connor Drive at approximately 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2025. According to investigators, an individual was walking in the area when they were allegedly approached by two men. While they engaged in conversation, the men allegedly stole the victim’s watch and then fled the area.
2 people pronounced dead at the scene of a collision in Hamilton

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Authorities are investigating a fatal collision that killed two people in Hamilton early Sunday morning. The Hamilton Police Service says the crash happened after midnight near Upper Centennial Parkway between Mud Street East and Green Mountain Road. According to investigators, two pick-up trucks were both travelling southbound on Upper Centennial Parkway and collided, striking a mid-size SUV that was travelling northbound.
4 men wanted in attempted kidnapping investigation in North York

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Police are on the hunt for four men who are wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping investigation in North York. The Toronto Police Service says its officers responded to a call about a person with a gun in the area of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East on Saturday. According to investigators, an unidentified person was out for a walk when they were allegedly approached by four men who exited a grey Audi SUV.
4 pedestrians struck by a vehicle at Yorkdale Mall, police say

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Police are investigating after four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle near Yorkdale Mall on Sunday. Authorities say the collision happened just before 3:00 p.m.A woman in her 50s was located at the scene with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. She was taken to a hospital along with three other women who sustained minor injuries. Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. No charges have been laid at this time.
Pedestrian pronounced dead after a collision in Scarborough

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead following a collision in Scarborough on Saturday evening. The Toronto Police Services says its officers were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Torrance Road just before 10:00 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. According to paramedics, the pedestrian was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead. Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.
Child found in the water at Mississauga park sent to hospital in critical condition

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

A child was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition on Saturday after they were found in a Mississauga ravine. Emergency crews were called to Erindale Park, near Mississauga Road and Dundas Street shortly after 4:20 p.m. for reports of a young child who had wandered off. Paramedics later confirmed to CityNews that the child was located in the water. According to authorities, the kid sustained life-threatening injuries and emergency care was provided at the scene.
Motorcyclist sent to hospital after alleged hit-and-run: police

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco

Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that seriously injured a motorcyclist on Friday. The Toronto Police Service says the collision happened in North York, near Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue West just before 10:30 p.m. A man in his 40s who was riding a motorcycle was taken to a hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the other vehicle did not remain at the scene. An investigation is ongoing.