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Two doctors charged in ongoing forgery, identity theft probe: York policeby Lucas Casaletto on July 17, 2025 at 9:24 am
Two doctors from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were arrested as part of a forgery and identity theft investigation linked to a suspect who faced similar charges and accusations earlier this year. York Regional Police (YRP) confirmed that Dr. Andrew Kiellerman was charged on June 16, 2025, and, […]
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A Toronto woman was hurt in a violent hit-and-run in Texas. Now she’s facing $100k in medical billsby cleon@thestar.ca (Calvi Leon) on July 17, 2025 at 9:00 am
Tesnim Hussein, 22, was the victim of a hit-and-run in Dallas. She didn’t have travel insurance, and now faces more than $100,000 in medical bills.
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Putting up refugees in Toronto-area hotels has caused friction. This agency is taking a risk on a new approachby nkeung@thestar.ca (Nicholas Keung) on July 17, 2025 at 9:00 am
The just-opened Polycultural Reception House in Mississauga is for refugees referred by the UN and resettled to Canada. It’s also meant to save money.
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On the hunt for summer employment? This job fair could land you work at the CNEby emendes@thestar.ca (Elissa Mendes) on July 17, 2025 at 9:00 am
Many employers hire on the spot, so come prepared with necessary ID on hand, the CNE said.
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Toronto’s July 17 forecast: Chance of showersby opendata@torstar.ca (Torstar Open Data Team) on July 17, 2025 at 8:54 am
The daytime high is expected to reach 29 C
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Ex-pilot called himself messiah on climate-change mission, day before alleged hijackby News Staff on July 17, 2025 at 8:00 am
The day before the suspected hijacking of a light aircraft triggered a security scare at Vancouver’s airport this week, former commercial pilot Shaheer Cassim posted on social media that he was a “messenger of Allah” sent to save humanity from climate change. A 39-year-old man with the same […]
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Toronto’s smoky skies soon expected to clear as air quality advisory is liftedby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 17, 2025 at 2:00 am
Environment Canada’s air quality health index for the GTA dipped to moderate Wednesday night with low-risk levels forecast for Thursday.
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‘You can float a little bit’: Inside (and upside down nine times) Canada’s Wonderland’s new rideby rmcswain@thestar.ca (Reagan McSwain) on July 17, 2025 at 12:45 am
The Toronto Star sent a team to ride AlpenFury— photographer Michelle Mengsu Chang and reporter Reagan McSwain — and it was a wildly exhilarating experience.
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MANDEL: Mentally ill man with history of stabbing strangers convicted of murderby Michele Mandel on July 16, 2025 at 11:33 pm
Davy Balan, 58, had been found not criminally responsible twice before for stabbing three random strangers
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MANDEL: Mentally ill man with history of stabbing strangers convicted of murderby Michele Mandel on July 16, 2025 at 11:33 pm
Davy Balan, 58, had been found not criminally responsible twice before for stabbing three random strangers
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CRIME SCENE: Man wanted for hate-motivated assault in city’s west endby Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 11:04 pm
Cops are on the lookout for a male suspect accused of a hate-motivated assault in the city’s west end. Toronto Police said they responded to an assault call June 27 at about 4 a.m. in the Bloor St. W.-Symington Ave. area, where the victim was riding their bicycle before the suspect pushed them […]
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CRIME SCENE: Man wanted for hate-motivated assault in city’s west endby Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 11:04 pm
Cops are on the lookout for a male suspect accused of a hate-motivated assault in the city’s west end. Toronto Police said they responded to an assault call June 27 at about 4 a.m. in the Bloor St. W.-Symington Ave. area, where the victim was riding their bicycle before the suspect pushed them […]
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Controversial bus lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin may get extended after allby atakagi@thestar.ca (Andy Takagi) on July 16, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Mayor Olivia Chow is asking staff to look at extending the proposed RapidTO dedicated bus lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin north of Bloor.
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CRIME SCENE: Sister’s charges upgraded to murder in slaying of Grimsby womanby Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 9:58 pm
A 56-year-old woman is now charged with murder after her sister was found dead more than a year ago in the home they shared near Grimsby. Niagara Regional Police were called at about noon on April 26, 2024, to a home in Smithville, south of Grimsby. Cops found an adult female dead inside the […]
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CRIME SCENE: Sister’s charges upgraded to murder in slaying of Grimsby womanby Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 9:58 pm
A 56-year-old woman is now charged with murder after her sister was found dead more than a year ago in the home they shared near Grimsby. Niagara Regional Police were called at about noon on April 26, 2024, to a home in Smithville, south of Grimsby. Cops found an adult female dead inside the […]
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Three arrested after stolen transport truck and trailers found in Mississaugaby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 16, 2025 at 9:48 pm
Peel police found a stolen transport truck and two trailers on Monday after they were reported missing a few days earlier in the Dixie Road and Meyerside Drive area.
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Man with Canadian ties arrested in India after world’s oldest marathon runner dies in hit-and-run: authoritiesby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 16, 2025 at 9:25 pm
A 26-year-old man, who local police say has a work permit in Canada and arrived in India recently, was arrested Tuesday.
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TTC to shut down service between Lawrence West and St. Andrew stations this weekendby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 16, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Shuttle buses will run along the subway stretch in place of the cancelled trains until service resumes on Monday morning.
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GOLDSTEIN: Carney ducks confronting Trump on steel tariffsby Lorrie Goldstein on July 16, 2025 at 8:52 pm
It was elbows down once again for Prime Minster Mark Carney on Wednesday as he announced new measures to support Canada’s beleaguered steel industry in the face of President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Canadian steel imports into the U.S. Despite the fact Trump doubled the tariff on Canadian […]
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GOLDSTEIN: Carney ducks confronting Trump on steel tariffsby Lorrie Goldstein on July 16, 2025 at 8:52 pm
It was elbows down once again for Prime Minster Mark Carney on Wednesday as he announced new measures to support Canada’s beleaguered steel industry in the face of President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Canadian steel imports into the U.S. Despite the fact Trump doubled the tariff on Canadian […]
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Suspect wanted for alleged hate-motivated assault near Junction Triangleby Meredith Bond on July 16, 2025 at 8:47 pm
A suspect is wanted after police say a male was pushed off his bike in an alleged hate-motivated assault near the Junction Triangle. Toronto police were called to Bloor Street West and Symington Avenue around 4 a.m. on June 27 for reports of an assault. The victim was riding his bike when the […]
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Jordan Peterson’s $2M Toronto home has been listed for sale as he moves to the U.S.by kjiang@thestar.ca (Kevin Jiang) on July 16, 2025 at 8:22 pm
Buyers are already lining up to view the controversial psychologist’s “modest” $2.2 million Seaton Village home. Take a look inside.
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Peel police say they’ve dismantled an organized commercial auto theft ringby Michael Talbot on July 16, 2025 at 8:13 pm
Peel Regional Police have arrested three men they allege were part of an organization that stole numerous commercial transport trucks and trailers. On Monday, officers located a transport truck in the Dixie Road and Myerside Drive area of Mississauga that was reported stolen a few days earlier. A […]
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Man wanted for attempted murder convicted in 2012 Danzig mass shooting: Copsby Bryan Passifiume on July 16, 2025 at 7:40 pm
Shaquan Mesquito, 31, served time for role in Toronto’s worst mass shooting that left 2 dead, 23 others hurt
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Man wanted for attempted murder convicted in 2012 Danzig mass shooting: Copsby Bryan Passifiume on July 16, 2025 at 7:40 pm
Shaquan Mesquito, 31, served time for role in Toronto’s worst mass shooting that left 2 dead, 23 others hurt
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LILLEY: U.S. arrest warrant alleges deep Canadian ties to fentanyl tradeby Brian Lilley on July 16, 2025 at 6:49 pm
Affidavit unsealed in U.S. court links accused B.C. drug kingpin to global trade in narcotics
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LILLEY: U.S. arrest warrant alleges deep Canadian ties to fentanyl tradeby Brian Lilley on July 16, 2025 at 6:49 pm
Affidavit unsealed in U.S. court links accused B.C. drug kingpin to global trade in narcotics
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GROCERY BILLS ARE TOO HIGH: Supply management must go!by Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 6:43 pm
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GROCERY BILLS ARE TOO HIGH: Supply management must go!by Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 6:43 pm
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Spacey demands release of Epstein files: ‘Truth can’t come soon enough’by Mark Daniell on July 16, 2025 at 6:33 pm
‘I hate to make this about me — but the media already has,’ disgraced actor says on social media
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Spacey demands release of Epstein files: ‘Truth can’t come soon enough’by Mark Daniell on July 16, 2025 at 6:33 pm
‘I hate to make this about me — but the media already has,’ disgraced actor says on social media
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Police looking for man wanted in connection with OC Transpo incidentby Natasha O’Neill on July 16, 2025 at 5:53 pm
important role in preserving the peace, preventing and investigating crime on transit,” the statement reads.
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Michael A. Sachs: Why I’m moving my family to the United Statesby Special to National Post on July 16, 2025 at 5:33 pm
After 30 years of calling Canada home, we have lost faith in the government
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Chris Cuomo slams AOC as ‘symbol of the demise of the Democratic Party’by Denette Wilford on July 16, 2025 at 5:12 pm
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. If the U.S. Democratic Party is spiralling, blame Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. That’s according to Chris Cuomo, who said on […]
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WARMINGTON: Altered Canadian flag on display at consulate in Hong Kongby Joe Warmington on July 16, 2025 at 4:43 pm
Altering the Canadian flag to suit any cause or event violates the government’s own rules on how the flag is to be displayed
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Man charged with killing Minnesota lawmaker plans to plead not guiltyby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 4:41 pm
punishment for eligible federal crimes. Boelter’s motivations remain murky. Friends have
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Toronto man wanted for attempted murder was convicted in mass Danzig shootingby Gabby Rodrigues on July 16, 2025 at 4:35 pm
A Toronto man wanted for attempted murder for a stabbing last week is the same man convicted in relation to a mass shooting in Toronto in 2012, Global News has learned.
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Government opposes delaying death penalty decision for Zizian charged in border agent’s shootingby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 4:20 pm
has yet to be charged with a crime eligible for such punishment, prosecutors said the investigation is
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OPP searching a home in Smiths Falls connected to 2023 missing man caseby Natasha O’Neill on July 16, 2025 at 4:14 pm
from 2023. Units from the emergency response team, forensic identification services and crime unit
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Movie Review: Nostalgia and gore collide in the new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’by News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 4:04 pm
Kidman’s cheesy AMC commercials to our fling with true-crime podcasts. The filmmakers make
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What to know about the killings of an ‘American Idol’ music supervisor and her husband in LAby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 3:39 pm
2024 for alleged battery, exhibiting a deadly weapon and threatening to commit a crime with the intent
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Forensic tests being done on blanket found in missing children case: Nova Scotia RCMPby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 3:36 pm
major crimes officer who communicates with one family member who represents “designated relatives of
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Ex-NYPD commissioner sues NYC mayor, alleging he ran police department as a ‘criminal enterprise’by News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 3:33 pm
touting decreases in crime, he now faces renewed scrutiny over his management of the police force
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Feds charge 3 current or former Louisiana police chiefs in an alleged visa fraud schemeby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 3:21 pm
police reports that would allow noncitizens to apply for visas that let certain crime victims stay in the
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Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina, leaving at least 4 deadby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 3:19 pm
would be held in April next year. Hasina now faces charges of crimes against humanity
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Suspect charged; Investigation continues as details emerge about YVR hijackingby Charlie Carey on July 16, 2025 at 2:48 pm
Details are trickling in Wednesday following the hijacking of an aircraft that landed at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Tuesday.
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Daniel Craig’s ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ to screen at TIFFby Mark Daniell on July 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Daniel Craig’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery […]
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Daniel Craig’s ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ to screen at TIFFby Mark Daniell on July 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm
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Ontario man facing multiple charges after dangerous driving videos posted onlineby Lucas Casaletto on July 16, 2025 at 2:23 pm
A 23-year-old man from Gravenhurst is facing a lengthy list of criminal and traffic-related charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to social media videos allegedly showing him engaging in dangerous driving. The incident began around 9:30 p.m. on July 15, when officers […]
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Man wanted for attempted murder after downtown stabbing was involved in 2012 Danzig Street shootingby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Toronto police say the Friday night stabbing left one man with life-threatening injuries.
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Longest Ballot Committee strikes back at Poilievre’s criticismby Bryan Passifiume on July 16, 2025 at 1:40 pm
Speaking in Stettler, the Tory leader called for rules requiring candidates gather 1,000 signatures before being added to ballot
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RCMP working with units in Ontario, N.B. in disappearance of Sullivan childrenby Natasha O’Neill on July 16, 2025 at 1:19 pm
investigation,” says Staff Sgt. Rob McCamon, Officer in Charge (acting), Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences
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Suspect wanted in downtown Toronto stabbing previously convicted in Danzig shootingby Lucas Casaletto on July 16, 2025 at 1:10 pm
Toronto police have confirmed that a man wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place last week in the city’s downtown core was previously convicted in connection to one of the worst mass shootings in Toronto’s history. Officers responded to a call for a stabbing around 10:30 p.m. on […]
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Brampton man, 29, charged after mayor allegedly threatened with deathby Bryan Passifiume on July 16, 2025 at 1:08 pm
Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria charged by Peel cops with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
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Brampton man, 29, charged after mayor allegedly threatened with deathby Bryan Passifiume on July 16, 2025 at 1:08 pm
Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria charged by Peel cops with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
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‘I heard a massive bang’: Three dead, two in life-threatening condition after head-on crash in Pickeringby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 16, 2025 at 12:46 pm
The OPP said two SUVs, one moving east and the other west, crashed into each other “head-on” near Concession Road 6 around 7 p.m.
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Man arrested following death threat made to Brampton Mayor Patrick Brownby Lucas Casaletto on July 16, 2025 at 12:36 pm
Peel Regional Police (PRP) have arrested and charged a man behind an alleged death threat made to Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown. PRP said 29-year-old Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria of Brampton was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Authorities […]
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Man arrested after death threat made against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his familyby klautens@thestar.ca (Kristjan Lautens) on July 16, 2025 at 12:13 pm
A 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
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CHARLEBOIS: Canada got fatter since the pandemic. Pharma noticed.by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on July 16, 2025 at 11:52 am
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal […]
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TTC removing ads featuring transit route errorby ablosser@thestar.ca (Anastasia Blosser) on July 16, 2025 at 11:30 am
The posters encourage riders to take the 506 Carlton streetcar from Spadina station to Kensington Market, which is impossible.
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Toronto man sentenced to 16 years for smuggling $13M in drugs across Ambassador Bridgeby Lucas Casaletto on July 16, 2025 at 11:24 am
A Toronto man has been handed a 16-year prison sentence after admitting to smuggling a massive quantity of drugs across the Canada-U.S. border. Marvin Watson, 32, pleaded guilty to five charges related to drug trafficking, including possession of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, authorities […]
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LIBERALS FAIL ON BAIL: Canadians need to be safe from violent offendersby Postmedia News on July 16, 2025 at 11:00 am
WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Lorne Gunter says too many violent offenders are out on bail because the Liberal government protects the criminals and not the public. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Oshawa man arrested for allegedly abusing dog; 8 others seizedby Lucas Casaletto on July 16, 2025 at 9:12 am
A 48-year-old man is facing criminal charges following an alleged case of animal abuse in Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) announced the arrest on Tuesday after officers concluded an animal well-being investigation, launched in response to reports that a dog had been physically […]
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Pilates studios have exploded in Toronto, marking the return of a celeb-loved low-impact workoutby Jennifer Berry, special to the Star on July 16, 2025 at 9:00 am
The method notorious for sculpting early-aughts celebs’ “long, lithe limbs” is back with a vengeance, and some new twists.
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Toronto’s July 16 forecast: Chance of showersby opendata@torstar.ca (Torstar Open Data Team) on July 16, 2025 at 8:54 am
The daytime high is expected to reach 32 C
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US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatiniby News Staff on July 16, 2025 at 7:58 am
convicted of serious crimes to the African nation of Eswatini, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said
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Project Ghost links ‘violent criminal network’ to string of co-ordinated home invasionsby Jack Boland on July 16, 2025 at 1:02 am
Accused face 197 charges including robbery, attempted murder, organized crime and firearm offences
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Divorcee accused of trying to poison ex with ‘congratulatory’ chocolatesby Denette Wilford on July 16, 2025 at 12:02 am
A woman in Texas was busted after an alleged attempt to kill her ex-husband with tainted treats went awry. Pamela Jean Stanley, 63, is facing felony charges after allegedly trying to send her ex fentanyl-laced chocolates as a “congratulatory” present for his new engagement, the Parker County […]
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LILLEY UNLEASHED: Taking a deeper dive into Mark Carney’s investmentsby Postmedia News on July 15, 2025 at 11:42 pm
WATCH : Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how Prime Minister Mark Carney’s investments don’t seem to match up with his ideals. What do YOU […]
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‘Silent majority’ media event met with noisy protest at Toronto City Hallby Justin Holmes on July 15, 2025 at 11:40 pm
Demonstrators crash Nathan Phillips Square news conference, air grievances about NIMBYism, bike lanes
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Cambridge man accused by Durham cops of luring 14-year-old girl onlineby Denette Wilford on July 15, 2025 at 10:13 pm
A Cambridge man is facing charges in connection with a child luring probe by Durham Regional Police. In February, members of Durham’s internet child exploitation unit — with help from national and provincial authorities — launched an investigation into an adult male communicating with a […]
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How the world’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, grabbed the spotlight in Torontoby mcolley@thestar.ca (Mark Colley) on July 15, 2025 at 9:59 pm
The runner, who finished the Toronto Waterfront Marathon at age 100 in just over eight hours, died in a hit-and-run on Monday.
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Etobicoke neighbours say there were sightings of fugitive Joseph Ayala in the months before his arrest Mondayby rmudhar@thestar.ca (Raju Mudhar) on July 15, 2025 at 9:45 pm
Ayala, 34, was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of two women, Ayala’s grandmother, 82-year-old Colleen Fraser, and his 60-year-old mother Sherry Fraser, on Monday.
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5 charged after drugs, weapon seized during busts in Toronto, Mississaugaby Bryan Passifiume on July 15, 2025 at 9:37 pm
Investigators discover cocaine, carfentanil, fentanyl, crystal meth during seizures across GTA
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2 men charged after CBSA seizes weapon parts, drugs at Mississauga facilityby Postmedia News on July 15, 2025 at 9:21 pm
Two men from London, Ont., are facing weapon and drug charges following a Canada Border Services Agency probe that started with the seizure of several weapon parts at an international mail-processing facility in Mississauga. In October, border services officers at the international mail- and […]
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Tory members of House trade committee call for emergency meeting on tariffsby Bryan Passifiume on July 15, 2025 at 9:09 pm
Escalation of U.S. trade war prompts call for House international trade committee to reconvene
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African asylum seekers in Toronto face unique barriers and a lack of support. But a new project is offering hopeby nkeung@thestar.ca (Nicholas Keung) on July 15, 2025 at 8:56 pm
United Way Greater Toronto examined challenges for refugee claimants and community groups supporting them. Some solutions are under way.
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Toronto sees relief from wildfire smoke but air quality still among worst in the worldby emendes@thestar.ca (Elissa Mendes) on July 15, 2025 at 8:50 pm
The city also remains under a heat warning.
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MANDEL: Senior denied inheritance sentenced to life for running down beneficiaryby Michele Mandel on July 15, 2025 at 8:49 pm
Ciro Garofano, 81, used car as weapon to deliberately run over Karen Montague, while injuring 2 others
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Palestinian Canadians launch sit-ins over visa delays for families trapped in Gazaby nkeung@thestar.ca (Nicholas Keung) on July 15, 2025 at 8:11 pm
“We are losing family members while they are waiting for their Canadian visas in Gaza.”
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Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown under police protection after receiving threatby Jack Boland on July 15, 2025 at 8:10 pm
Brown declines to provide specifics of incident, says it’s not first time he’s been threatened