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Rob Ford fired as Don Bosco Eagles head coach

2013-05-22T15:46:27

The Toronto Catholic District School board announced Wednesday that it was turfing Mayor Rob Ford from his position as head coach of the Don Bosco Eagles senior football team.

2nd suspect named in Tim Bosma slaying

2013-05-22T15:54:50

The second suspect arrested in the Tim Bosma slaying has been identified as Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville, Supt. Dan Kinsella of Hamilton police announced Wednesday afternoon.

Ford ally says mayor told to limit comments on alleged crack video

2013-05-22T14:52:05

Legal advice may be behind Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's decision to stay silent in the wake of allegations he was recorded smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.

Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart crack jokes about Rob Ford

2013-05-22T11:35:30

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's woes over crack cocaine allegations are providing plenty of late-night TV fodder for Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart and other comedians south of the border.

'You will see him again in heaven,' Sharlene Bosma tells daughter

2013-05-22T13:59:51

Sharlene Bosma told more than 1,000 people at the public memorial service for her slain husband, Tim Bosma, about the love they shared.

Councillors vote down downtown Toronto casino

2013-05-21T21:16:22

Toronto councillors have killed the building of a downtown casino, a controversial issue that Mayor Rob Ford had recently suggested was unlikely to go forward as a result of provincial government waffling.

TTC will temporarily close Pape station to speed renovations

2013-05-22T12:49:36

The Toronto Transit Commission announced on Tuesday that it would be temporarily close Pape subway station next month to help speed up renovations that are more than 18-months behind schedule.

Search for Canadian missing in Australia enters 3rd day

2013-05-22T11:14:36

The search for a Canadian man, 25, missing in Australia's Snowy Mountains for more than a week goes into a third day today.

Video forensics: How easy would it be to fake a Rob Ford video?

2013-05-22T11:10:51

Two media outlets reported last week that they had seen a cellphone video of Mayor Rob Ford allegedly smoking crack, a claim that has gone global. If a video does surface, how easy would it be to determine its authenticity? CBC News asked video forensic analyst David McKay.

3 brothers charged in gang sex assault in club district

2013-05-22T06:54:22

The arrests of three brothers accused in the gang sexual assault of a young woman underscores the need for club goers to be on the alert in the city's entertainment district, police warn.

Senate sends Duffy expense audit for 2nd internal review

2013-05-22T09:22:51

The Senate decided to send Senator Mike Duffy's audit report back to its internal committee for a second review, despite objections from the Liberal Senate leader, who argued the RCMP should be tasked with the job. New travel rules for senators will be announced today.

Horwath says NDP will support Ontario Liberal budget

2013-05-21T18:16:45

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says her party will support the Liberal budget, avoiding a spring election, after the premier agreed to the NDP's call for an independent financial accountability officer.

Only 1 set of human remains found at Millard farm, police say

2013-05-21T21:17:03

Hamilton police have confirmed that they are dealing with only a single set of human remains at the Waterloo region farm of Dellen Millard.

Rob Ford faces more calls to address crack allegations

2013-05-22T01:04:39

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford went back to work after a holiday weekend, but he wasn't talking about an alleged video that two published reports say shows him smoking what appears to be a crack pipe.

'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform

2013-05-22T01:17:30

Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly.

Storms down power lines

2013-05-21T22:17:36

Hundreds are without power in areas north of the GTA after powerful storms crossed through the area.

Arrests made in Malvern playground fire

2013-05-21T21:16:39

Toronto police have arrested three males and charged them with arson, in connection with the fire that destroyed a children's playground in Scarborough, earlier this month.

Brampton man reported missing in Australia

2013-05-21T21:20:18

Family members joined a frantic search Tuesday for a Canadian man with survival training missing for more than a week in Australia's Snowy Mountains region.

Children driven around too much, Canadian report suggests

2013-05-21T18:44:40

Fewer Canadian kids are commuting by walking or biking as a new report reveals a marked decline among young people using active modes of transportation.

Hidden camera catches abuse at Ontario seniors facility

2013-05-21T18:40:48

The Ontario government and police are investigating a long-term care facility after a hidden video camera captured an elderly woman with dementia being abused by her caregivers.

Bryan Colangelo disappointed but accepting of Raptors' decision

2013-05-21T12:35:43

Bryan Colangelo, who won't have final say in basketball decisions for the Toronto Raptors, says he's not angry at being let go as general manager, despite his new boss's characterization as such.

Man shot dead at barbecue near Ossington and Dundas

2013-05-20T19:22:20

A 67-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting a man with a rifle at a family barbecue in downtown Toronto Sunday night.

Man shot in leg in Etobicoke apartment building

2013-05-21T06:46:21

A man is recovering in hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg after an early-morning shooting at an Etobicoke apartment building.

Baseball fuels dreams, desperation in Dominican Republic

2013-05-21T11:57:10

The Toronto Blue Jays have a number of stars from the Dominican Republic, but in the shadow of these successful players is an equally important story about the deaths of young players and a country desperately struggling to balance hope and poverty.

NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy

2013-05-20T22:57:21

The NDP has asked the RCMP to launch an investigation into the $90,000 payment from the prime minister's former top aide, Nigel Wright, to Senator Mike Duffy in relation to the Senate expense scandal.

Torontonians have fun in the sun on Victoria Day

2013-05-20T21:12:37

The Toronto area was blessed with good weather on Victoria Day, allowing residents to enjoy a variety of activities under sunny skies.

Bryan Colangelo out as Raptors GM, offered corporate role: reports

2013-05-20T17:38:36

According to multiple media reports, it appears Bryan Colangelo is out as president and general manager of the Toronto Raptors, but he could be staying with the team in another capacity.

Oklahoma tornado recovery work begins after deadly storm

2013-05-21T11:23:29

Recovery efforts are underway after a tornado flattened two elementary schools and many homes south of Oklahoma City, leaving 24 people dead, including seven children. U.S. President Barack Obama responds by promising federal aid and other help.

Unknown remains found on Dellen Millard's farm

2013-05-19T22:00:10

Police searching the farm of Dellen Millard, the 27-year-old charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Ancaster, Ont., man Tim Bosma were discovered, have found other remains on the property, but it's unclear if they are human or animal.

York Regional Police revise assessment on abduction report

2013-05-20T17:38:12

A few hours after police reported an attempted abduction in York Region, they now say that it may not have occurred.

Will alleged Rob Ford video overshadow Toronto casino debate?

2013-05-21T04:12:00

A debate about a proposed downtown casino is supposed to take centre stage at Toronto City Hall on Tuesday, but it seems a safe bet that a still-unseen video of Mayor Rob Ford will continue to be a topic of conversation.

51 dead after tornado levels Oklahoma suburbs

2013-05-20T23:51:06

A monstrous tornado almost a kilometre wide roared through Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighbourhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 322 km/h. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Can the Senate fire a senator?

2013-05-20T05:22:48

An expert on parliamentary rules says the Senate has the power to turf a senator from the chamber, as long as a majority approves the expulsion, and as long as there is cause.

Man dies after bike accident in Underpass Park

2013-05-20T13:04:01

Police are investigation a death at one of the city's newest parks near the Don Valley Parkway after a man was killed Sunday night when he fell off a BIXI bike and hit his head.

D-Day beaches wind turbine proposal seeks Canadian comments

2013-05-20T15:26:03

Canadians are being given the opportunity to voice their opinions on a plan to build 75 wind turbines off the D-Day beaches in France.

Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal

2013-05-20T14:12:35

Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living expenses claimed by Senator Mike Duffy.

Flu shot for health workers urged by Ont. medical officer

2013-05-20T07:31:55

Ontario's chief medical officer of health is renewing her push for health-care workers, particularly those in long-term care, to get their shots.

Matlow says council likely to reject casino at meeting

2013-05-20T01:08:25

City councillors will debate the casino issue at Toronto City Hall on Tuesday, despite Mayor Rob Ford's prior efforts to quash the meeting.

Rob Ford should resign if allegations true, councillors say

2013-05-19T15:41:49

Two councillors say that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford should resign from office if unproven allegations that he was caught on tape smoking crack cocaine turn out to be true.

Busy weekend for OPP at Wasaga Beach

2013-05-19T15:16:52

The good weather has flooded the Wasaga Beach area with people seeking good times this weekend, though police say they are seeing some people enjoy themselves a little too much.

Ads tout job grants program that doesn't yet exist

2013-05-19T13:48:46

The federal government has been airing ads touting its Canada Jobs Grant for training workers, but the Conservative government House leader acknowledges the announced program is merely a "proposal that needs to be fleshed out."

Canada's Paul Henderson, Danielle Goyette enter IIHF Hall of Fame

2013-05-19T16:04:30

Paul Henderson is having such a good year, he threatened to steal Mats Sundin's No. 13 at the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame induction in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday.

Police not questioning Millard in other cases, lawyer says

2013-05-18T11:46:52

The lawyer for Dellen Millard, who is accused of murdering Hamilton man Tim Bosma, says his client has not been questioned in connection with any other cases.

Blue Jays washed out of the Bronx

2013-05-19T14:14:47

The Toronto Blue Jays saw their weekend series against the New York Yankees cut short Sunday by rain. The team returns home to start a new series Monday against Tampa Bay.

Panda exhibit opens at Toronto Zoo

2013-05-18T09:54:05

The long -awaited day for the public unveiling of a pair of giant pandas at the Toronto Zoo has finally arrived.

Missing Toronto woman's parents unfazed by Millard link

2013-05-19T20:12:53

The parents of missing Toronto woman Laura Babcock remain hopeful their daughter is still safe, clinging to the belief she simply isn't ready to return home amid new reports about her connection with a man now charged with murder.

Meet Ray Novak, the PM's new chief of staff

2013-05-19T14:56:59

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new chief of staff is Ray Novak, 35. Here's a quick look at his background.

Time, technology, development spell end to drive-in

2013-05-18T12:23:08

The North York Drive-In won't be opening this weekend — for the first time in 58 years.

Overnight assault downtown sends man to hospital

2013-05-18T10:04:29

Police are looking for a suspect after a man was beaten in a laneway near Yonge and Gerrard streets.

Beautiful Victoria Day weekend ahead

2013-05-18T11:25:05

Environment Canada is forecasting a beautiful three-day Victoria Day weekend for Toronto.