Month: February 2018

In a city gridlocked with traffic, the movement of people and goods along Toronto’s transportation infrastructure has become a key issue for Mayor John Tory and much of city council. Story continues below Alongside an increased priority on public transit, car-sharing services like car2go, Zipcar and Enterprise CarShare are touted as the way of the future and a way to take cars off the streets. The services provide users the opportunity to use a vehicle and not own one….

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In his Toronto apartment, Jonathan Black cuddles with his girlfriend of two years and opens up about the ordeal the couple have been through since the 40-year-old son of media baron Conrad Black was charged with domestic assault in 2016. “I’m not a violent person. I would never be violent to Caroline, I love her,” Jonathan Black, who was acquitted less than two months ago, told Global News. Story continues below Caroline White, the alleged victim, is a part-time…

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The Ontario Liberal Party says it is standing by one of its 2018 provincial election candidates, despite a Global News story revealing how she was disciplined by Ontario’s law society. Diana Sgro, daughter of federal MP Judy Sgro, was reprimanded by regulators for tactics her staff used in collecting consumer debts. Sean O’Shea reports. Powered by WPeMatico

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Tue, Feb 6: Conrad Black’s son says he’s been picked on because of who his father is. Jonathan Black was charged with domestic assault, spent six months in prison and then cleared of wrongdoing. He opens up to Catherine McDonald about his time in jail and how he feels the justice system failed him. Powered by WPeMatico

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February 6 2018 6:53pm Tue, Feb 6: It looks like we’re experiencing yet another shift in the housing market. Tom Hayes looks into the latest trends and the impact those are having on families looking to buy and those looking to sell. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection );…

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February 6 2018 6:50pm Tue, Feb 6: In a letter to its members, the car sharing service’s CEO accuses Councillors of lacking courage. Mark Carcasole reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work yet if ( !gNews.Common.isIE && !gNews.Common.isTrident &&…

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February 6 2018 6:43pm Tue, Feb 6: Two drivers are facing multiple charges after a high-speed crash that Peel Regional Police are calling a case of street racing. As Caryn Lieberman reports, it ended with the death of one of their friends. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection );…

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February 6 2018 6:40pm Global Durham newscast for Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Hosted by Crystal Goomansingh. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work yet if ( !gNews.Common.isIE && !gNews.Common.isTrident && gNews.Common.isFlash ) { var gnca_videoShareCallbackInterval = window.setInterval( function() { //console.log(‘…

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Tue, Feb 6: The staff at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital had never seen a Code Orange until Friday, when a horrific collision left two adults, a teen and 5 children in serious condition. But with the help of neighbouring hospitals, the medical staff rallied to save the lives of all the victims. Kamil Karamali reports. Powered by WPeMatico

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TVO’s Steve Paikin is speaking out following claims of sexual harassment connected to former Toronto mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson, saying there’s “not a shred of truth” to the allegation. Story continues below “I’ve spent 35 years building my reputation. In one fell swoop, these lies have prompted outrageous headlines and connected me to a story to which I have no business being connected,” he stated in a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE: TVO host Steve Paikin faces sexual…

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