Toronto woman dies in kayaking mishap

A 50-year-old Toronto woman is dead after a kayaking accident in Perth Saturday morning. Police say the woman was kayaking on the Tay River when her craft flipped and became lodged under a tree. The woman's name has not yet been released.

The kind of school it was

My family could not afford private schooling, but I was granted a full scholarship at Grenville. On graduating, I could reject offers from the University of Toronto and Queen's University in favour of Harvard. The staff had human failings, but their selfless dedication changed my life. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Driver of stolen truck sought in hit-and-run that killed cyclist

Traffic deaths in Toronto this year rose to 35 early yesterday when a cyclist in Scarborough was struck and killed by the driver of a stolen truck who then abandoned it and fled the scene. The hit-and-run occurred on Pharmacy Avenue, north of Lawrence Avenue, and police were trying to identify the victim: a white male in his 40s with curly brown hair and blue eyes, wearing black track pants, a black bike helmet and black Velcro sneakers.

Sprucing up public spaces with corporate cash

A ferry ride to the Toronto Islands is one of the city's great urban pleasures.There's only one catch: the obscure, hard-to-find entrance to the ferry terminal hidden away in Harbour Square Park.

Girl, 3, dies from pressure to neck, chest

As homicide detectives grappled with the death of a three-year-old girl found Friday in an east Toronto home, Police Chief William Blair said steps are being taken to prevent similar tragedies.

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Seniors Home Superintendent Charged - Brampton Guardian

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9/4/2007: Toronto: DE PA RT MENT OF READER FEEDBACK

We?ve received a flood of letters in the past few weeks, both for our Fix the City Budget Contest and in response to bicycle commuter Alex Nevitte?s rant in these pages against rude motorists. Later this week, we?ll name the winner of ...

9/4/2007: Toronto: At least 13 people killed during grim long ...

Police are blaming excessive speed, impaired driving and a failure to buckle up for a deadly long weekend on Ontario roads. At least 13 people died in nine crashes, police said. One collision between a Pontiac Sunfire and a Ford pickup ...

9/4/2007: Toronto: Cyclist gropes women as he pedals streets

1. Arrest A 38-year-old man was charged with manslaughter following the suspicious death of a 22-year-old woman on Aug. 22. 2. Arrest A 20-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder after a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death ...

9/4/2007: Toronto: Vaughan

Selling point ??All the extras you could dream of,?? including crown mouldings, hardwood, ceramics and granite. Den and family room conveniently located on main floor. Details Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, centre-hall design, ...

9/4/2007: Toronto: Slaying of girl, 3, stuns neighbours

The murder of a three-year-old girl and the subsequent arrest of her mother have unsettled neighbours who knew the ?very lovely, very happy child.? ?Everybody who is a normal human being will feel awful. It?sa very sad story. ...

9/4/2007: Toronto: WHAT ARE YOU READING?

Who? Ceiran Bishop, 32, policy analyst, Ontario Ministry of Energy. Where? Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. What? Catch-22, Heller. Why? It?sa book I?ve always wanted to read. A friend of mine by Joseph had a copy so I borrowed it. ...

9/4/2007: Toronto: STINSON PONDERS MOVE TO US

Harry Stinson says he has all but given up on the city he helped to build. One week after a court ruling forced the colourful developer out of One King West, the landmark building he now admits was ?my obsession,? Mr. ...

Ontario Liberals Promise February Statutory Holday

"Ontarians work very, very hard. Ontario winters are very, very long and Ontarians deserve a statutory holiday in February," he said on Labour Day... - Garry J. Wise, Toronto. Visit our Website: http://www.wiselaw.net/

Say bonjour to Spacing Montréal

Montréal and Toronto are faced with a similar array of problems: traffic congestion, urban sprawl, under-funded public transit, and infrastructure neglect. Seeing how one of Canada?s other great cities deals with these issues may help ...

Air Canada 8021 Toronto -- On Time

Airline: Air Canada Flight #: 8021 City: Toronto Estimated/Actual Time: -- Status: On Time Terminal: A Gate #: 14.

Bishop's return boosts Toronto over Hamilton

Michael Bishop returned from a broken wrist to lead Toronto past Hamilton, 32-14, at Ivor Wynne Stadium. Bishop, who suffered the broken wrist in Toronto's 48-15 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on July 12, completed 14-of-28 passes ...

After Shanghai, Bangla film heads for Toronto fest

Bangladeshi feature film 'Swapnodanay' (On the Wings of Dreams) is all set to take part at the 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) beginning Thursday.