Lucas Casaletto

Toronto

Multi-Media Content Coordinator at CityNews Toronto

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B.C. men charged in daylight killing of Mississauga businessman

4 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Two men from British Columbia have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Mississauga businessman who was gunned down in a daylight shooting last month. Peel Regional Police (PRP) officers were called to Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, near Dixie and Derry roads, just before noon on May 14. Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital with critical injuries, where he was later pronounced dead.
Victim injured in alleged attempted Markham carjacking; 4 male suspects wanted by police

4 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

York Regional Police are searching for as many as four male suspects following an alleged armed attempted carjacking in Markham that saw the victim assaulted and injured. Police said the victim’s vehicle was parked in a commercial plaza in the area of Yonge Street and Glen Cameron Road at around 10 p.m. on May 28, and as he returned to his car, three unknown men approached, with one brandishing a firearm.
SIU invokes mandate following incident in Burlington

4 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in Burlington. Halton Regional Police Service said its officers responded to a call in the area of Cornerstone Drive. No other details were provided. Police said there is no risk to public safety. The SIU has taken over the case. The SIU is an independent civilian agency that probes incidents where people died or were seriously injured.
Ford calls meeting with Carney and premiers the 'best in a decade'

4 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday’s gathering of the country’s premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the “best” they have had in the last decade. The comments amount to a lightly veiled jab at former prime minister Justin Trudeau, who frequently had frosty relations with the group, especially prairie premiers looking to build out their energy sectors.
Toronto family devastated after 3 kids killed in suspected DUI crash

4 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

The family of three Toronto children who were killed in an alleged drunk driving crash says they are “utterly devastated” as they plan a funeral for the victims later this month. Ramone Lavina, 15, his younger brother Jace, 13, and their six-year-old sister Mya died in a collision on May 18 that Toronto police allege was caused by an impaired teen driver. The family’s lawyer confirmed a publication ban on the children’s identities was lifted on Thursday.
Markham landlord charged with sexual assault: police

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

A landlord from Markham is facing a sexual assault charge following an incident at a condominium last month, York Regional Police said. On May 5, authorities said the victim met with the accused at a condo in the area of Water Walk Drive and Rougeside Promenade to return the unit key. It’s alleged that while inside the condo unit, the suspect touched the victim in a sexual manner and prevented them from leaving. Police said the victim managed to flee and was not physically injured.
Richmond Hill acupuncturist facing sexual assault charges

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

An acupuncturist from Richmond Hill has been charged with multiple alleged sexual assaults, York Regional Police said on Monday. The victim contacted police on May 26, claiming that their acupuncturist had sexually assaulted them on two occasions after attending Advanced Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic in the area of Highway 7 East and Chalmers Road. On May 28, Heng Guang Shen, 57, of Richmond Hill, was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault.
Summer temperatures arrive in Toronto with heat and hints of rain

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Mother Nature is finally giving Toronto residents a taste of summer to kick off the month of June, but we’re not evading the rain quite yet. Monday is shaping up to be a beautiful start to the week, with sunny skies and a daytime high of 23 °C in Toronto. It will be followed by even warmer temperatures on Tuesday, with a forecasted high of 27 °C. The UV index for both days will be 8 and 9, respectively. Wednesday becomes a bit trickier when it comes to a return to the rain.
Ontario to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this session, one of a plethora of bills getting the fast-track treatment before the legislature rises for a summer break. A mining law known as Bill 5 that would give the government power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas deemed to have economic importance, and remove some endangered species protections, has sparked a lot of opposition.
Barger comes up clutch with 3-run HR as Blue Jays sweep Athletics

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Addison Barger’s three-run homer ignited a six-run eighth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-4 comeback win Sunday to sweep the four-game series against the Athletics. Barger’s blast to right centre off reliever Justin Sterner (1-2) was his third homer in three consecutive outings as the Blue Jays (31-28) won their seventh straight at home and handed the struggling Athletics (23-37) their sixth loss in a row. When Addison Barger hits a baseball…LOOK. OUT.