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Updated November 22, 2025 at 05:03 p.m. ET
Scarborough crash sends 1 motorcyclist to hospital
CityNews Toronto Motor Vehicle Accident

Scarborough Motorcycle Crash Sends Rider to Hospital

A collision near Kingston Road and Sandown Avenue in Scarborough sent a motorcyclist to the hospital on Halloween night, highlighting the risks motorcyclists face on Ontario roads.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities of motorcyclists in traffic and serves as a remi…"

Girl, 9, seriously injured during hit-and-run crash in Toronto’s Weston area, police say
CityNews Toronto Motor Vehicle Accident

Hit-and-Run in Toronto's Weston Injures Young Girl

A Halloween hit-and-run near Jane and John Streets in Toronto's Weston area left a 9-year-old girl with serious injuries. The driver fled north on Jane Street.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this incident highlights the risks pedestrians face, especially during high-traffic events like H…"

3 men charged in ‘targeted’ Mississauga shooting
CityNews Toronto Employment Law

Mississauga Shooting Raises Workplace Safety Concerns

A targeted shooting at Southdown Road and Lake Shore Road West in Mississauga raises questions about workplace safety and legal obligations.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, especially those working in or around the Mississauga area, this incident underscores the importa…"

Ottawa man, 33, accused of importing more than 4 Kg of opium from India
CityNews Toronto Legal News

Ottawa Man Arrested for Opium Importing in Toronto

A 33-year-old Ottawa resident faces charges after more than 4 kg of opium was intercepted in Toronto, highlighting increased vigilance at entry points.

UL Lawyers Insight

"This case underscores the heightened security measures at Canadian borders, particularly in major hubs like Toronto, to…"

Doug Ford tells feds to 'immediately' overturn Supreme Court ruling against mandatory child porn sentences
CBC | Toronto News Legal News

Ontario Premier Urges Overturn of Supreme Court Ruling on Sentences

Premier Doug Ford criticizes a Supreme Court decision eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses, urging federal action.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this Supreme Court ruling could have broad implications on how child pornography cases are prosec…"

Education minister orders northern Ontario school board to resolve dysfunction
CityNews Toronto Wills & Estate

Near North School Board Faces Governance Shakeup

The Near North District School Board in North Bay must address major governance issues or face government intervention, impacting local educational leadership.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, particularly in North Bay, the shakeup at the Near North District School Board could have widespr…"

Dashcam video shows York police cruiser ramming getaway vehicle after failed home invasion in Markham
CityNews Toronto Legal News

Police Cruiser Stops Getaway After Markham Home Invasion

York Regional Police arrested three suspects after a failed home invasion at Warden Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard in Markham, revealing the risks of impersonation crimes.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, especially those living in and around Markham, this incident is a stark reminder of the potential…"

‘Exploitative’ trucker loophole to addressed in upcoming budget
CityNews Toronto Employment Law

Ontario Truckers: Tax Reform Targets Exploitative Practices

The federal budget aims to close a tax loophole that misclassifies truckers as independent contractors, impacting labor rights in Ontario's trucking industry.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, particularly those working in the trucking industry, this budget change means a potential shift i…"

Boy in care of Burlington, Ont., women 'would be alive' if taken to hospital as urged, psychiatrist testifies
CBC | Toronto News Legal News

Burlington Child's Death Sparks Legal and Community Concerns

In Burlington, two women face trial for the alleged murder of a 12-year-old boy, raising significant concerns about child welfare systems in Ontario.

UL Lawyers Insight

"This case raises alarms for Ontario residents about the systems meant to protect vulnerable children. The allegations su…"

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