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1 man seriously injured, 1 in custody after stabbing in Mississauga

18 hours ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

One person is in custody after a man was stabbed at a townhouse complex in Mississauga on Wednesday. Peel police say they were called to 7475 Goreway Drive for reports that someone had been stabbed. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Police say the man was stabbed by someone known to them following an altercation. One person was taken into custody, and police say they are not searching for any other suspects.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Brampton crash

19 hours ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

By John Marchesan A motorcyclist has been critically injured following a crash in Brampton on Wednesday night. Peel police say the two-vehicle crash occurred in the Bovaird Drive and Chinguacousy Road area around 7:30 p.m.An adult male was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
Disabled students increasingly being secluded and restrained: new report

20 hours ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

Students with special needs and disabilities in Ontario are facing more instances of being excluded, isolated or even restrained, according to a new report. It's calling on the Ford government to provide more resources as neededThe "Crisis in the Classroom" report from Community Living Ontario offers firsthand stories and survey findings of more than 500 parents of disabled students.
City council approves hiring 'congestion czar' to oversee Toronto traffic

21 hours ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

Toronto City Council has passed a new congestion management plan, which includes a last-minute amendment from Mayor Olivia Chow to hire a "traffic czar" to get people moving. "Having a lead, a person in charge, which means that person will take the responsibility and all bucks will stop with that person," said Chow. The new czar will be responsible for looking at everything from construction to transit and will be hired by the city manager from existing city staff.
Woman, 84, 'fighting for her life' after being assaulted following Ajax crash

23 hours ago | toronto.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

An 84-year-old woman is "fighting for her life" after she was violently assaulted following a crash in Ajax on Wednesday. Provincial police say between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., two vehicles were involved in a crash on the Salem Road ramp to the eastbound Highway 401. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a social media post that the woman was then assaulted by the other driver, who fled the scene.
Hudson's Bay to liquidate all remaining stores: court docs

23 hours ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Meredith Bond

By Meredith Bond Hudson's Bay says in a new court filing that the company will begin selling off all merchandise at the six stores previously spared from liquidation beginning Friday. Adam Zalev says in an affidavit that company is making the move because there is a "low probability" that it will find a buyer for the six remaining locations. More to come
provincial minister

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

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is warning that if the next federal government does not increase funding for the $10-a-day child-care program, the fees parents pay will rise. The fees in Ontario are currently capped at $22 a day, as an interim step toward the $10-a-day mark.
Man facing 16 charges in suspected hate-motivated firearm investigation

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

A 25-year-old man is facing several weapons-related charges in a suspected hate-motivated firearm investigation. Toronto police say on April 15, a man drove up to the victim who was standing near their vehicle in the Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue area and pointed a firearm at them before fleeing the scene. Investigators say the victim recognized the vehicle from previous incidents in which their vehicle and other property were vandalized, including a neo-Nazi symbol being spray-painted.
Leaked Toronto police bodycam footage shows shootout that led to death of 16-year-old boy

1 day ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Meredith Bond

The Toronto police bodycam footage of a shootout out that led to the death of a 16-year-old boy has been leaked online. The video, which has been verified by CityNews, shows the dramatic moments that followed after police pulled over a red Infiniti. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which has taken over the investigation, said Toronto police stopped the car in the Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street for a traffic violation at around 11 p.m. on April 20.
Quebec woman arrested for allegedly striking a police officer while fleeing arrest in Oshawa

1 day ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Meredith Bond

A Quebec woman has been charged for allegedly striking a police office while fleeing arrest in Oshawa. On March 21, a Durham Regional Police Service officer was in a plaza at 22 Stevenson Rd. when he saw a suspect from a recent auto-theft investigation who was allegedly in breach of her release conditions. As the police officer attempted to arrest the 24-year-old woman, they say she and an unknown driver took off in a white Mercedes.