Ontario News

Eric Perez brought pro rugby league to Canada in the form of the Toronto Wolfpack. Now the Toronto native is helping Truro City FC climb the ranks in English soccer.

QUADEVILLE — Residents of a tiny rural community in eastern Ontario pressed police on Saturday for answers about a disturbing attack on a young girl that investigators believed was caused by an animal — until they arrested a teenager in the case.

TORONTO — An errant boot cost Toronto FC two precious points Saturday. Toronto (4-11-6) seemed headed to a 1-0 win over Atlanta United when substitute Charlie Sharp's boot caught Atlanta's Luke Brennan on the knee in the penalty box.

AJAX — Durham police say one person is dead after a fire in Ajax, Ont.

HAMILTON — Police in Hamilton say an innocent bystander is dead as they investigate what they're calling a tragic and brazen daytime shooting in the city's downtown core on Friday afternoon.

TORONTO — Toronto police say a second boy has been charged in last weekend's stabbing death of a 14-year-old.

Two girls, aged 13 and 14, have been charged with assault after an alleged swarming attack in Oshawa, Ont., last week while three other youths, including an 11-year-old, are considered suspects, police said Friday.

Health officials said a salmonella outbreak linked to pork deli meats sold at grocery stores and in prepared sandwiches has expanded.

HAMILTON — It's been a long road back for Reggie Stubblefield. Stubblefield will make his Hamilton debut Saturday night when the Tiger-Cats (2-2) host the Ottawa Redblacks (1-4).

TORONTO — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is relaxing its policy against doctors treating themselves, family members and others close to them amid the province's primary care crisis.