John Marchesan

Etobicoke

Supervising Writer and Associate Web Producer at CityNews Toronto

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Ontario man returns home after arrest in Dominican Republic

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan
Ontario man returns home after arrest in Dominican Republic

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

When David Bennett decided to escape Canada's icy winter with a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic, he never imagined he'd be fighting to get back on Canadian soil for more than two months. Bennett has finally returned to his Burlington, Ont., home after being arrested in the Caribbean country and accused of smuggling drugs. Even after the charges were withdrawn, he was stuck in the island nation for weeks due to court delays.
Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.
Man facing voyeurism charge following incident at Whitchurch-Stouffville shopping centre

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

A 30-year-old man is facing a voyeurism charge following an incident at a shopping complex in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Police in York Region say someone was in a changeroom in one of the stores located in the Hoover Park Drive and Rougeview Avenue area on May 23, when they noticed a cell phone pointing up at them from under the changeroom wall. Police were called, and a man was taken into custody at the scene. Jeron Nithiyanantharajah is facing a single charge of voyeurism.
1 woman in custody, 1 other wanted after man allegedly drugged and robbed

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

One woman is in custody, and police are searching for another after a man was allegedly drugged and robbed. Toronto police say around 3:30 a.m. on May 17, a man contacted a woman on LeoList. Two women then arrived at the victim’s address in the Front Street West and John Street area. Police allege the man ingested an unknown substance given to him by one of the women and lost consciousness. The women then allegedly stole the man’s personal belongings and fled the residence.
Canada Soccer reports 2024 loss of $4M, looks to eliminate deficit in 2026

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

Canada Soccer reported a loss of $4 million in 2024, up from $2.5 million the year before. The deficit is just under the $4.2 million the governing body had projected in early 2024. The gap was covered by cash reserves, of which Canada Soccer now has $5.9 million remaining. “Better than projected but we all know that operating at levels of deficit of this magnitude is not sustainable,” Canada Soccer chief executive officer and general secretary Kevin Blue said in an interview.
'Deliberate and cowardly act:' Local businesses devastated after targeted restaurant fire

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

The lawyer who represents the owners of a Scarborough restaurant gutted by a fire early Saturday morning calls it a “deliberate and cowardly act of arson.”Toronto lawyer Rajesh Kumar tells CityNews there was nothing accidental about the blaze that destroyed Bisi Bisi and another restaurant 24 hours earlier. “Both these restaurants largely belong to the same owners.
Arrest made during Walk with Israel event in Toronto

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

A 57-year-old man was arrested during Sunday’s Walk with Israel event in the north end of the city. Toronto police say a man showed up as the event was taking place on Bathurst Street and York Downs Drive and began yelling antisemitic slurs at participants in the walk. Tarek Ibrahem of Toronto was taken into custody and charged with mischief interfere with property and causing a disturbance.
Ford recalling 15,000 vehicles due to possible brake and steering issues

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

Ford is recalling more than 13,000 Expedition and Navigator vehicles due to potential brake issues. A notice posted on the Transport Canada website says the front brake lines on the affected vehicles may have been bent during engine installation and could become damaged by contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. “This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking,” Ford said in its recall release.
More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

1 week ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don’t want that to happen. The Leger survey, which polled 1,537 Canadians between May 16 and 18, suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians understand Albertans’ desire for independence. Because the poll was conducted online, it can’t be assigned a margin of error.