Recent legal news
for Ontario.

Shardanae Cousins-Emily was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Yverson Belotte, Jr. A judge will determine her parole eligibility, affecting how long she serves before applying for release.

Ontario has announced significant changes to its tire recycling targets, increasing them to 80% by weight, to address the issue of used tires accumulating at repair shops and collection sites across the province.

Toronto police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a break-in and sexual assault that occurred in the city's Old Town neighbourhood.

Toronto police are investigating a confirmed gunfire incident near a park in Etobicoke in October 2026, with no reported injuries or property damage.

A former associate of Aiden Pleterski, dubbed the 'Crypto King,' testified in a downtown Toronto courtroom about discovering millions of dollars owed to investors were missing, leading to fraud and money laundering charges.

Peel Regional Police have issued a public safety advisory regarding the release of Gil Dasilva, a 74-year-old man convicted of manslaughter, who will now reside in Peel Region.

Historical assault charges against former OPP officer Ted Oderkirk were stayed by the Crown in Barrie, Ontario, ahead of a scheduled trial, though other sexual assault and obstruction of justice charges remain.

A Toronto police constable faces charges after the Canada Border Services Agency intercepted firearm suppressors from the U.S., leading to a home search in Brampton.

Five GTA men were charged under the Public Lands Act after recreational shooting concerns in Georgian Bay Township, highlighting Ontario's strict rules.

Halton police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents in Burlington that seriously injured two individuals, including a pedestrian and a teen.

A 60-year-old Richmond Hill caregiver was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on Pine Valley Drive in Vaughan. Police are seeking three drivers and appealing for dash cam footage in the area.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in Ontario is searching for a new director as Joseph Martino's term concludes on December 31, 2026, impacting civilian oversight of police actions across the province.