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Parent allegedly threatens youth at Thornhill soccer game

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

York Regional Police (YRP) are investigating after a parent spectator allegedly threatened a youth during a soccer match in Thornhill. A police spokesperson tells CityNews that officers were notified of the incident at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, regarding threats that were made on Friday evening in Thornhill. “We are investigating the reports of a threat being uttered from a parent spectator to a youth player on an opposing team.
Georgina care worker charged with sexual assault

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

A care support assistant at an Ontario long-term care home has been charged with sexual assault following a police investigation into allegations involving a vulnerable female resident. York Regional Police say officers responded to the facility on June 19 after receiving a report of a sexual assault. Due to the victim’s medical condition, she was unable to provide a statement, but investigators were able to identify a suspect through their inquiries.
Armed man tasered, arrested after Toronto BB gun store robbery

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

A man is facing several charges after a dramatic midday robbery involving a knife and a replica firearm at a retail store in Toronto’s west end, police say. Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers responded to a holdup alarm just after 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Dufferin Street. According to investigators, a masked man entered a store while carrying a large knife, allegedly took a replica Glock 17 BB handgun from the shelf, and walked out.
Toronto police warn of rising cell phone thefts by pickpockets

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

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) are urging residents and visitors to be on high alert following a surge in cell phone thefts at public summer festivals and large gatherings throughout the city’s downtown core. According to police, there has been a noticeable increase in reports of pickpocket-style thefts targeting mobile phones during events held in May and June 2025, particularly within 14 Division, which covers parts of downtown Toronto where many public festivals take place.
42 heat-related ER visits reported in Toronto during June heatwave

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

Toronto Public Health (TPH) says it recorded 42 heat-related emergency room visits during the city’s recent heatwave. A TPH spokesperson told CityNews that the ER visits occurred between June 22 and June 24, when Toronto and much of southern Ontario were under a multi-day heat warning. “TPH monitors heat-related emergency department visits,” they said.
Scarborough woman wins $1M Lotto prize on 83rd birthday

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

A Scarborough woman who has been purchasing lottery tickets for more than 40 years has finally seen her dream come true – on her 83rd birthday, no less. Virginia Zapanta discovered she had won a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the April 25, 2025, Lotto Max draw. The devoted lottery player, who admitted to always using Quick Pick and never skipping a draw, picked up her winning ticket on a whim while shopping at the mall.
Man charged in alleged sexual assault of girl under 12

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

A 70-year-old man is facing several criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and taking intimate photos of a girl under the age of 12, Peel Regional Police said. The alleged incident occurred on June 21, 2025, in the area of Bromsgrove Road and Southdown Road near Clarkson GO Station in Mississauga. On June 22, 2025, PRP officers arrested 70-year-old Donald Levesque of no fixed address.
Network outage disrupting operations at Toronto Pearson Airport

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport reports that a network outage is currently affecting certain airport operations. Passengers are advised that they may experience longer-than-usual check-in times and some flight impacts.
2 critically injured in Flemingdon Park shooting

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

Two people suffered critical injuries in an overnight double shooting in North York’s Flemingdon Park neighbourhood. Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers were notified of a shooting at 2 a.m. on Thursday at Grenoble Drive, near Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road. Paramedics said two people were assessed with serious, possibly critical injuries and transported to a Toronto hospital. Ages and genders were not immediately provided. There is also no suspect description at this time.
Max Scherzer makes anticipated Blue Jays return Wednesday vs. Guardians

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

Max Scherzer, a future Hall of Famer, is slated to make his anticipated return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation on Wednesday. The 40-year-old will start against the Cleveland Guardians at 6:40 p.m. ET. It will be Scherzer’s first big league appearance since his Toronto debut on March 29 against the Baltimore Orioles. Scherzer left that start after three innings due to lat soreness, which was later attributed to a thumb injury that has plagued him for some time.