Halton police seek witnesses to fatal motorcycle crash
Police in Halton Region are appealing for witnesses to a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man. Police say the man was riding his motorcycle down Winston Churchill Boulevard in Halton Hills, a community west of Toronto, at around 7:09 p.m. on Wednesday evening when he lost control of the bike and
Halton motorcyclist in hospital after hitting tree
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital Wednesday evening after crashing his bike into a tree in Halton Hills, a community west of Toronto. Halton Police said the man was riding his motorcycle down Winston Churchill Boulevard at around 7:09 p.m. when he lost control of the bike and veered off the road. The man, believed
SIU investigating fatal collision south of Guelph
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash near Guelph that police say happened after the rider sped away from an officer. The Special Investigations Unit says three motorcycles went through a radar check in Guelph on Sunday afternoon. Provincial police say the motorcycles sped away from an officer, and one
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after highway collision
GUELPH, Ont. – A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car on a highway south of Guelph, Ont. Provincial police say a car travelling north on the Hanlon Expressway struck the southbound motorbike while making a left turn onto Wellington Road 34. Police say the driver of the
Motorcyclist crashes into fence, sent to hospital
A motorcyclist was sent to hospital after crashing his bike through a fence on Monday afternoon in Toronto, police said. The man was on private property when he lost control of his motorcycle and drove onto the road and into a fence. He also hit an electrical bike rider who was not injured. Police said
Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. – National
In a concerning trend, an increasing number of younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Canada and the United States – even though overall cases and deaths have fallen in recent years. New statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS) released this week showed that one in five cases, or 20 per cent
Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military
With the Edmonton criminal trial into his ex-wife’s charges now over, the father of her children is speaking out about his years of pain and anxiety. “I knew in my in my gut, in my heart, when I got that phone call, I knew that since my kids weren’t supposed to be there and they
Chinese Canadian parliamentarians among ‘greater targets’ for interference: Trudeau – National
Chinese Canadian MPs and senators are among those who are “greater targets” for foreign interference efforts, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. Trudeau made the comments to reporters in Winnipeg on Friday as pressure grows on the federal government to call a public inquiry over reports of attempted Chinese interference in Canadian elections and society.“We know
Markham caregiver plans to travel, possibly buy new home after $60M lottery win
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A caregiver from Markham is planning to travel and possibly buy a new home after winning a $60 million lottery jackpot. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said in a news release that Lai Ching Yau won the Jan. 17 Lotto Max Jackpot.“My body went numb and