Month: March 2018

TORONTO – Canadians across the country should remember that they have a role to play in preventing tragedies like the recent domestic-related slaying of an Ontario mother and two of her teenage children, gender-based violence experts said Friday. Years worth of evidence suggests perpetrators of domestic violence exhibit patterns that make it possible to predict when someone is in harm’s way. Being aware of warning signs, experts said, could help prevent tragedies such as the one that unfolded in…

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March 16 2018 6:36pm Fri, Mar 16: A pickup location has Krista Ormsby putting the brakes on her daughter’s education. Jasmine Pazzano has more. ‘ }); } 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 )…

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March 16 2018 6:36pm Fri, Mar 16: The chance for North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a big opportunity for Canada, U.S. and Mexico. As Erica Vella reports, some cities are backing the bid while others are backing out. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection = resp; } jQuery(‘#videoContainer’).gnca_socialVideoShare(‘init’,…

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March 16 2018 6:36pm Fri, Mar 16: Witnesses say a vehicle sped past a lineup of cars halted by striking York University staff and hit a man before speeding away. Kamil Karamali reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work…

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A new ride-share is hitting the road in Canada’s largest city. In this alternative to taxis, both the driver and passengers have to be female. It’s supposed to help women feel safe. But as Mike Drolet reports – it wasn’t an easy ride getting to this point. Powered by WPeMatico

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March 16 2018 5:37pm Global Durham newscast for Friday, March 16, 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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Giant pandas named Da Mao and Er Shun arrived to Toronto from China with much fanfare in March 2013 as part of a global conservation breeding program. Five years later, not only did Er Shun give birth to two cubs on Canadian soil, the four white and black-coloured bears also delighted millions of attendees at the Toronto Zoo. All four pandas will be moved to the Calgary Zoo for the next five years to end their 10-year loan. Sunday…

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A teenage boy was transported to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting at an underground parking garage in Toronto. Toronto police responded to a call around 11 p.m. Thursday at Rochefort Drive and Deauville Lane in Flemingdon Park. Toronto paramedics said a male teen was located with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not released any description of possible suspects. It is not yet known what led to the…

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A 24-year-old man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday at 16th Avenue and Bayview Avenue. York Regional Police said a vehicle lost control and ended up flipped onto its side. The male driver was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam video to come forward. 16th Ave. closed between Fern Ave. and Bayview Ave. for a single motor vehicle collision. Please…

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