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10 Mar

Gunfire Strikes U.S. Consulate in Toronto, No Casualties Reported

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto police confirmed early Tuesday that the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto was targeted in a shooting incident, though no injuries have been reported. Authorities said they received alerts around 5:30 a.m. about shots fired at the consulate, situated near Queen Street West and University Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered clear evidence that a firearm had been discharged at the building. By 7 a.m., police stated that they had no leads on a suspect. Investigations are ongoing, with officers maintaining a strong presence at the scene. A portion of University Avenue remains closed to traffic near the…

09 Mar

Crown Drops Multiple Charges in Frank Stronach’s Toronto Sexual Assault Trial

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) — Prosecutors in the high-profile sexual assault trial of 93-year-old billionaire Frank Stronach announced on Monday, March 9, 2026, that they will now only be seeking convictions on seven of the 12 original charges. Crown attorney Jelena Vlacic informed the Ontario Superior Court that after a thorough review of the evidence, the prosecution conceded it could not meet the threshold of proof beyond a reasonable doubt for several key counts. The reduction in the scope of the trial follows a series of setbacks for the Crown’s case over the past week. Previously, prosecutors withdrew a charge of…

15 Feb

Massive Toronto Rally Backs Iranian Protest Movement, Urges Ottawa to Act

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Toronto (Gaganjot): An estimated 350,000 people filled the streets of Toronto on Saturday in a sweeping show of solidarity with anti-government demonstrators in Iran, according to police. The march, centred in North York and stretching along Yonge Street, called on Canadian officials to formally recognize exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as a figurehead for a democratic transition in Iran. Participants waved red, white and green flags bearing the historic lion emblem used before Iran’s 1979 revolution, chanting slogans and beating drums as they moved through the city. Organizers said the rally aimed not only to support those protesting in Iran…

10 Feb

SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian-origin IT professional was shot dead by unidentified men in his car parked in a parking of a shopping mall in Canada's Toronto. The victim hailed from Thyamagondlu in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The parents of an Indian IT professional who was shot dead in Canada said they had repeatedly urged their son to return home, but he chose to stay abroad. Chandan Kumar’s family is devastated after he was fatally shot in Toronto. His parents suspect that his involvement in forming a Kannada community group in the city may have played a…

05 Feb

Nine Toronto Officers Charged in Probe Linked to Tow-Industry Violence: Sources

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Multiple Toronto police officers have been charged following a sweeping investigation into violent activity connected to the tow-truck sector in the Greater Toronto Area, according to sources familiar with the case. Sources told CBC News that nine officers are accused of serious criminal conduct, including involvement in organized crime, unlawfully sharing sensitive information such as residential addresses, and passing details allegedly used to facilitate targeted violence. Investigators are also examining claims of a plot to assassinate a senior official at the Toronto South Detention Centre. Because the sources are not authorized to speak publicly, they requested anonymity.…

27 Jan

Toronto Struggles to Recover After Record-Breaking Snowfall

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is working to recover from the heaviest snowfall in its history, with city officials warning that clearing the streets and infrastructure could take several days. Some areas of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60 cm (about 23 inches) of snow, forcing the cancellation of over 500 flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday. The airport has already recorded more than 88.2 cm of snowfall this month, making it the snowiest January and the snowiest month on record since 1937. The weekend storm, which affected much of North America, led several school boards to…

26 Jan

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts School Operations Across Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The after-effects of a powerful winter storm that swept through southern Ontario on Sunday prompted widespread school closures across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on Monday, as authorities worked to clear snow and restore safe travel conditions. The Toronto District School Board confirmed that all its schools, administrative offices, learning sites and childcare centres would remain shut for the day to support ongoing snow-clearing efforts and in response to the severe weather alert issued by the city. Soon after, the Toronto Catholic District School Board announced similar closures, adding that examinations scheduled for Monday have…

26 Jan

Toronto Police Urge Residents to Stay Home After 43 cm of Snow Buries City, Wind Chills Set to Plunge to –25°C

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is grappling with a massive cleanup effort after a powerful winter storm dumped 43 centimetres of snow across the city, forcing plows and emergency crews into a multi-day operation to restore roads and transit service. Major arteries were prioritized on Monday, while many residential streets remained partially blocked under deep snowbanks. Environment Canada said Monday’s forecast will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of –8°C, but wind chills will make it feel closer to –22°C in the morning and…

25 Jan

Major snowstorm expected to batter Toronto and eastern regions as deep freeze continues

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of Eastern Canada, including Toronto, are preparing for another round of severe winter weather, with meteorologists warning of intense snowfall, strong winds and continued bitter cold through Sunday. Environment Canada has forecast that Toronto could receive as much as 40 centimetres of snow over the course of the day, raising concerns about hazardous travel and widespread disruptions. An orange-level winter storm warning has been issued across much of the Greater Toronto Area, signalling the likelihood of significant impacts to daily life, infrastructure and public safety. According to the national weather agency, heavy snowfall combined with…

26 Dec

Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large

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National Times Bureau :- The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail–Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot. The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto’s 41st homicide this year. “We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian…