Source: Gabby Rodrigues, globalnews.ca, March 31, 2021 The vehicle, whose wheel came off, was travelling the opposite direction, going eastbound along the highway. The Ontario Provincial Police say a woman is “lucky to be alive” after her vehicle was hit by a flying tire from another passenger vehicle along Highway 401 in Toronto on Tuesday.… Continue reading Driver ‘Lucky To Be Alive’ After Vehicle Hit by Flying Tire on Highway in Toronto
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Raptors Force Game 7
Source:The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, September 10, 2020 Friday’s winner will meet the Miami Heat in the conference finals. The Toronto Raptors’ second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics has come down to just one game. But after a thriller that took double overtime to decide, Friday’s do-or-die Game 7 might come down to which team… Continue reading Raptors Force Game 7
Toronto Blue Jays Acquire Robbie Ray From Arizona
Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, September 01, 2020 Toronto also acquired Taijuan Walker from Seattle last week. TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added depth to their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Arizona Diamondbacks before Monday’s trade deadline. Toronto also gets cash considerations in the deal. The Diamondbacks pick up lefty… Continue reading Toronto Blue Jays Acquire Robbie Ray From Arizona
Blue Jays Plan to Play in Toronto Rejected During COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: David Cochrane, cbcnews.ca, July 19, 2020 The government may be willing to restart plans if the Blue Jays make the playoffs and the risk of the virus spreading has diminished. The federal government has said it’s not OK for the Blue Jays to play ball in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa informed the… Continue reading Blue Jays Plan to Play in Toronto Rejected During COVID-19 Pandemic
Thousands Pack Toronto Park This Weekend
Source: Melissa Lopez-Martinez, ctvnews.ca, May 25, 2020 It’s estimated that up to 10,000 people were packed into a park in Toronto on Saturday, May 23rd. TORONTO — An infectious disease specialist says scenes of people overcrowding a Toronto park on Saturday was an “expression of disrespect” to health-care workers and could spark a surge in… Continue reading Thousands Pack Toronto Park This Weekend
National Women’s Hockey League announces expansion into Toronto
Source: sportsnet.ca, April 22, 2020 Founded in 2015, the NWHL became North America’s first pro women’s league to pay players a salary. Professional women’s hockey is set to return to Canada, with the National Women’s Hockey League announcing Wednesday it is expanding into Toronto. The yet-to-be-named franchise has an ownership group led by former Harvard captain… Continue reading National Women’s Hockey League announces expansion into Toronto
14-year-old Toronto boy possibly abducted over drug debt
Source: Nick Westoll, globalnews.ca, March 05, 2020 Toronto police believe 14-year-old Shammah Jolayemi, was abducted over what they believe is a large drug debt owed by his step-brother. A 14-year-old boy abducted by two suspects from Toronto’s north end was taken after his stepbrother was allegedly involved in the theft of approximately $4 million worth… Continue reading 14-year-old Toronto boy possibly abducted over drug debt
Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told
Source: Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press, April 15, 2019 TORONTO — The federal government will end up with the power to regulate almost every facet of life — such as when you can drive or where you can live — if its law aimed at curbing harmful greenhouse gas emissions is allowed to stand, Ontario’s… Continue reading Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told
Woman has close encounter of the cute kind as hungry raccoons invade her kitchen
Source: CTV News, September 20, 2018 A carb-loving raccoon enjoyed a late-night feast at a Toronto home after he and two more of the hungry critters climbed through a kitchen window. The hilarious encounter was captured by Jenny Serwylo, who was woken by noise at around 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday to find three of… Continue reading Woman has close encounter of the cute kind as hungry raccoons invade her kitchen
Trudeau expected at funeral today for Toronto shooting victim Reese Fallon
Source: The Canadian Press, July 30, 2018 TORONTO – Mourners will gather in east Toronto this morning for the funeral of Reese Fallon, who died in last week’s mass shooting in the city’s Greektown neighbourhood. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Toronto Mayor John Tory are among those expected to attend the service, which follows a… Continue reading Trudeau expected at funeral today for Toronto shooting victim Reese Fallon