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Vigil to be held in Mississauga for 11-year-old girl found dead after Amber Alert
A vigil is set to be held Saturday evening in Mississauga for an 11-year-old girl who was found dead following an Amber Alert. Riya Rajkumar was found dead in a Brampton home late Thursday after Peel police issued the alert…
Man in his 80s seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough
A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Scarborough on Saturday morning, Toronto police say. Paramedics said the pedestrian’s injuries are possibly life-threatening. The collision occurred on Warden Avenue…
You and your poo: Why fecal medicine could be the next big buzz
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. At a downtown Toronto hospital researchers are…
Toronto’s medical officer of health wants ban on edibles that appeal to youth
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto Published Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:24AM EST Last Updated Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:31AM EST Cannabis products that are “particularly appealing to children,” such as gummy bears and lollipops, should be banned as part of…
Mommy Blogging 2.0: Business is booming, complete with perks and pitfalls
What was once an online conversation between new mothers, sharing stories and advice about sleepless nights and potty training, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Mommy bloggers, who these days mostly post their stories along with pictures on Instagram, are a major force in…
Fire at under construction building a possible act of arson: police
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto Published Saturday, February 16, 2019 6:30AM EST Last Updated Saturday, February 16, 2019 7:21AM EST Police say that they are investigating an overnight fire at an under construction building near High Park as a possible…
Toronto boxing club building champions in and outside the ring
It’s Thursday after school and more than two dozen kids file into the basement of a Parkdale church. It’s also home to Mentoring Juniors Kids Organization (MJKO) Boxing. The students are part of a boxing program that is about much more than landing punches. “That’s…
Ban gummy bears and other kid-friendly cannabis edibles, says Toronto medical officer of health
With Health Canada aiming to regulate edibles later this year, Toronto’s medical officer of health is calling for a ban on products like gummy bears, lollipops, and candy-flavoured vaping flavours that could appeal to kids. In a new report, Dr.…
Expert home project advice from contractor Chris Palmer
February 15 2019 9:42pm If you’re looking to give your home a fresh new look, the GTA Home and Reno Show has everything under one roof this weekend at the International Centre, Mississauga. Susan Hay gets expert advice from contractor…