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A shooting in North York's Jane and Finch area left one man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Friday afternoon, marking another incident in an area working to address systemic violence through community programs and policing strategies.
A 73-year-old Ohio man charged with child endangerment was declared mentally unfit for trial after authorities rescued his 16 grandchildren from extreme neglect, with some children unable to speak or attend school after years of isolation in a single room.
Muneeb Ali Ghawar, found not criminally responsible for two stabbing attacks due to schizophrenia, receives supervised community access while still considered dangerous by mental health authorities.
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a daytime stabbing in Scarborough, with police arresting one suspect at the scene. The incident occurred near Sewells and Neilson Roads during heavy rainfall, marking another violent crime in an area that has seen fluctuating assault rates this year.
Research shows London's clean air zones led to measurable improvements in children's respiratory health compared to areas without such policies.
A shooting during a home invasion in Richmond Hill has left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries as police search for multiple suspects.
With over 600,000 Canadian children affected by food allergies, medical experts provide detailed guidance for safe classroom returns through education, emergency planning and proper medication use while analyzing the complex factors behind rising allergy rates.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium reports ongoing health issues among belugas transferred from Ontario's defunct Marineland, with two whales having died shortly after relocation and several others showing concerning symptoms as veterinary teams conduct round-the-clock monitoring.
Neurosurgeons at a London hospital have successfully removed a pituitary gland tumour using real-time AI analysis, marking a medical first that preserved the patient's vision.
The experimental treatment, developed with Merck, showed improved outcomes for melanoma patients in combination with existing immunotherapy.
New data reveals a sharp rise in e-scooter injuries requiring hospitalization, particularly among young male riders, as experts call for stronger regulations.
Canada's Liberals move forward on long-promised EI parental leave expansion while a nude protester disrupts the Juno Awards with environmental messaging. Plus: chefs' fast food secrets and travel advisories.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts unseasonably early snowfalls across southern Canada this autumn, with some regions seeing flurries as soon as October.