Ashima Agnihotri
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New fossil on display at ROM predates dinosaurs and was discovered in Ontario
The Royal Ontario Museum says the very rare marine fossil species was discovered near Brechin in southern Ontario and is nearly half a billion years old. → Read More
Ontario reporting 1,130 people with COVID-19 in hospital, 185 in ICU
The province says 7,251,451 people have received three doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine. → Read More
Five men seriously injured after drive-by shooting in Scarborough
Toronto police said the suspect fled the area of the shooting in a blue car. → Read More
Two-vehicle collision in Scarborough leaves drivers with serious injuries
Officers responded to reports of a crash between two motor vehicles at Danforth Road and Mackinac Crescent, just before 6 a.m. → Read More
73-year-old Toronto man charged with kidnapping at Royal York station
The man approached a 14-year-old girl inside a subway station and tried leading her in his direction, said police. → Read More
Toronto police officer faces eight charges of theft
The 48-year-old constable fraudulently obtained motor vehicles and gave a missing person’s personal belonging to an unidentified man. → Read More
Four Mississauga teens charged with robbery after string of pharmacy thefts
Peel police arrested and charged three 17-year-old males and one 16-year-old male, all from Mississauga. → Read More
Woman in her 40s found dead on road near Lansdowne and Dupont
Toronto police said the woman was found suffering life-threatening injuries but soon pronounced dead on the scene. → Read More
Police seek help identifying woman whose body was found in a bag in Leslieville
The woman’s death marks the city’s 17th homicide so far this year. → Read More
Toronto could see freezing rain on Wednesday, warns Environment Canada
However, it’s unclear when the freezing rain might fall and how much. → Read More
Suspect and victim identified in assault case in Scarborough
A 52-year-old man from Toronto was charged with assault and aggravated assault in connection with the death of a man in Scarborough. → Read More
‘This is everything.’ Canadians celebrate second ever men’s World Cup berth
The Canadian men’s team won 4-0 after scoring three goals throughout the game and then receiving an own goal from Jamaican defender. → Read More
Man dies after walking into Mississauga hospital with ‘unknown injuries,’ Peel police say
Police said the victim was suffering critical injuries and “obvious signs of trauma.” → Read More
Musicians, fans mourn loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
Celebrities and stars from all around the globe are offering their condolences on social media after Hawkins’ death in Colombia. → Read More
Toronto Star receives eight National Newspaper Award nominations
The Star has eight nominations of its own, and one shared with the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, and one shared between the Star’s parent company, Torstar, and the National Observer. → Read More
Ontario reports COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall
Ontario’s health minister Christine Elliott said Friday was her last day tweeting out daily COVID numbers, citing improving or stable key indicators and the lifting of provincial public health measures. → Read More
Torontonians rally in support of Ukraine
The rally was organized by the Toronto branch of the Ukranian Canadian Congress and focused on pushing NATO to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine. → Read More
Ontario is reporting 228 people in ICU due to COVID-19 and 9 new deaths
The province says 12,065,628 people have completed their vaccinations, which means they’ve had two doses. → Read More
Winter weather travel advisory issued for Toronto — expect freezing rain and snow
By late afternoon, the rain and freezing rain will turn into wet snow. → Read More
Pedestrian dead after downtown Toronto collision
Police have closed the roads in the area of Dundas Street East and Bond Street, travellers are asked to expect a lengthy closure. → Read More