Author: Emmett Wallace
A Toronto man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend to death in an underground parking lot three years ago has been found guilty of first-degree murder. The jury delivered its verdict against Dylon Dowman in a Toronto courtroom Thursday morning — less than one day after beginning deliberations.On Aug. 18, 2022, 23-year-old Daniella Mallia — who had been romantically involved with Dowman on and off for roughly five years — was walking along a path towards a courtyard at 2265 Jane St., when a man ran up behind her, grabbed her and dragged her into the underground parking garage.The man took…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2025 3:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Pakistani national from Ontario wanted in the U.S. on terror-related charges for allegedly targeting Jewish institutions in New York City has agreed to be extradited. During a brief Superior Court hearing today in Montreal, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, consented to being sent to the U.S. to stand trial. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Khan has been jailed since his arrest on…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Authorities say they are searching for two inmates who escaped from Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst, Ont., including a convicted murderer serving an indeterminate sentence. In a release from Correctional Service Canada (CSC), they said Jay Sedore, 70, and Michael Karas, 68, were discovered missing during a routine inmate count at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19.Both were housed in the minimum-security unit of the multi-level prison.Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the men fled in a grey or silver sedan. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current…
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford made his first Ontario campaign appearance in over a week on Thursday, holding an event with the PC premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston. The two presented their solutions for Canada’s interprovincial trade barriers, which have come into sharp focus under the threat of 25 per cent tariffs from the United States.“I have a medical device company back home that says they would love to sell across Canada, but they don’t have the time or energy to deal with the painful nuances of 13 different jurisdictions; in the U.S. they deal with one for the…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2025 12:58 pm Updated February 20, 2025 1:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo officially introduced Monica Wright Rogers as its first general manager. The Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA franchise, made the announcement Thursday after hiring Wright Rogers, 36, in January.Wright Rogers, a two-time WNBA champion as a guard with the Minnesota Lynx, joins the Tempo after spending the past two seasons as the Phoenix Mercury’s assistant GM. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for…
When Liisa Nisula left her home in east Toronto for a medical appointment, the snow-covered sidewalks were so impassable for her walker that she was forced to go out into the street. “I was using the road and like preparing myself to have an altercation with drivers,” she said.It got easier once she made it by transit to St. Michael’s Hospital in the downtown core.“This looks pretty good,” the 66-year-old said, glancing at the plowed sidewalk on one of Toronto’s main streets — a sharp contrast to the mounds of snow with narrow, slippery footpaths cutting through them on other sidewalks…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2025 12:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Toronto couple is facing charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars. RCMP allege the pair used technology to hide their phone number in order to pose as bank, government or police employees and trick people into handing over money. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. They say the suspects, who are 29 and 31, used a spoofing website…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2025 11:44 am Updated February 20, 2025 12:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nearly 30,000 unionized municipal employees in Toronto could go on strike next month. The City of Toronto says it has received a no-board report from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, which would put the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 79 in a legal strike position, and the city in a legal lockout position, at 12:01 a.m. on March 8.CUPE Local 79 represents roughly 27,000 workers including those in public health, court services, child care, ambulance…
Advance polls open Thursday morning for Ontario’s snap election campaign, with election day itself set for next week. The early campaign means Elections Ontario is offering fewer advance voting opportunities than in previous elections, with those who want to vote early able to cast a ballot on Feb. 20, 21 or 22 at advance polling locations.A list of locations can be found on the Elections Ontario website.Ontario is in the midst of its first winter election since 1883, according to Elections Ontario. In that race, like in 2025, the vote was set for Feb. 27.With the potential for winter storms…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2025 6:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 20: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug FordMilton: Ford is making an announcement and speaking to reporters at 11 a.m.Concord: Ford will visit workers at the Carpenters Regional Council. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Burlington: Ford will also meet with workers at the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers…
