Man who swallowed $20,000 diamond story goes viral: police

Police in Windsor, Ont., say the story of a man who allegedly swallowed a $20,000 diamond is gaining international attention.

Controversial Islamic school ordered off public property

The Toronto District School Board has forbidden a controversial Islamic school from operating out of one of its properties.

Key accuser returns to stand in Clemens perjury trial

Brian McNamee, the key prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, returns to the stand for his fourth day of testimony Thursday.

Police investigating body found at Mohawk Slots

Halton police homicide officers are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man at Mohawk Slots and Raceway.

Transgender contestant to make history at pageant

Jenna Talackova is set to make history as the first-ever transgendered contestant to compete at the Miss Universe Canada pageant.

Police chief to hold officers accountable for G20 conduct

Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair said he will hold officers accountable for their actions during the G20 summit, should a police tribunal find any of them guilty of misconduct.

Jays hit four home runs in 8-1 win over Yankees

J.P. Arencibia, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista and Kelly Johnson each hit home runs and Kyle Drabek pitched seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-1 on Wednesday.

Lawrie appeals 4-game suspension for altercation with umpire

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie has been suspended four games after hitting an umpire with his helmet.

Skateboarders hold vigil for rider killed in collision

More than 200 people gathered in a downtown Toronto park Wednesday evening to remember Ralph Bissonnette, the 28-year-old man who was killed in a traffic collision earlier in the week.

Police explain decision to kill black bear

A black bear was shot and killed in a small plot of parkland in Burlington, Ont. after it was determined that using a tranquilizer was not a viable option, police said Wednesday afternoon.

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