Month: January 2018

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A northern Ontario police service that has faced allegations of systemic racism says it is forming a working group to help it reshape its diversity training, recruitment, communications and community policing. The Thunder Bay Police Service says the working group will include members of the service and volunteers from the community. Officials say the initiative’s purpose is righting relations inside and outside the police service, particularly with the Indigenous community. Story continues below It will…

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American officials say an Ontario woman has pleaded guilty in a scam to sell light-emitting devices by falsely claiming they could treat more than 200 medical conditions, including cancer, autism and HIV. The U.S. Department of Justice says Irina Kossovskaia, 63, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to introduce misbranded medical devices into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead. READ MORE: Kanye West raps for cancer-stricken fan moments before her death The department says the…

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TORONTO – Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting the child of a woman he met at a Toronto hospital were he worked. It’s alleged the man met the woman in 2012 while working at Toronto Western Hospital and befriended her child. Investigators alleges he showed the child pornography, sexually assaulted the child and had inappropriate communications with the child. They said Terrence Noftall, a 55-year-old Toronto man, was arrested Tuesday and faces eight charges,…

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TORONTO – Canada’s largest mental health hospital has been given $100 million from an anonymous donor, with the goal of developing cures for psychiatric conditions that affect almost seven million Canadians. The gift to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto will create the Discovery Fund to support next-generation scientists conducting research aimed at directly transforming care. Story continues below CAMH president and CEO Dr. Catherine Zahn says the money will be invested in fundamental research and…

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“Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people,” Mr. Shah said. “Like other nations that have merit-based immigration, President Trump is fighting for permanent solutions that make our country stronger by welcoming those who can contribute to our society, grow our economy and assimilate into our great nation.” The episode, first reported by The Washington Post, unfolded as Mr. Trump was hosting a meeting with Senator Lindsey Graham,…

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“House votes on controversial FISA ACT today.” This is the act that may have been used, with the help of the discredited and phony Dossier, to so badly surveil and abuse the Trump Campaign by the previous administration and others? With that being said, I have personally directed the fix to the unmasking process since taking office and today’s vote is about foreign surveillance of foreign bad guys on foreign land. We need it! Get smart! House votes 256-164…

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Police are investigating after a man was shot in downtown Toronto overnight. The incident happened just after 3 a.m. Thursday near the area of Bathurst Street and King Street. Toronto police said a verbal altercation started in a nightclub which lead to a fight in an alley way where the victim was eventually shot. The man is being treated at St. Michael’s Hospital. His condition is unknown. Police have not released any information on possible suspects. Police are urging…

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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Greater Toronto Area with mild and rainy conditions for Thursday and into Friday. The weather service said the rain is expected to be patchy and light for much of today, but may become more widespread later this evening. A general rainfall of 10 to 20 millimetres appears likely, although some areas in southern Ontario may see higher amounts. Officials warn the rainfall in combination with the melting snow may result…

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A portion of Yonge Street at York Mills remains closed after a massive sinkhole developed in the area following a watermain break on Wednesday. The sinkhole began to materialize at about noon in the area just south of Highway 401. Water service to homes and businesses was closed off at around 5 p.m. as crews began to figure out a way to fill the crater-sized hole. Southbound traffic on Yonge Street has been reduced to one lane until the…

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