Recent legal news
for Ontario.

Ontario is planning a major expansion of its jail capacity, adding nearly 6,000 beds by 2050 to address overcrowding issues.

A teen has admitted guilt to the brutal murder of Eleanor Doney in Pickering, raising concerns about public safety and youth crime in Ontario.

A serious collision at Ellesmere Road and Dolly Varden Boulevard in Scarborough has sent one driver to the hospital, highlighting critical road safety concerns.

Ontario is rolling out new legislation to modify school board governance, focusing on accountability and operational oversight, affecting how local education systems are managed.

Ontario plans to increase injured workers' benefits and extend coverage beyond age 65, with changes affecting retirement home workers.

A hit-and-run at Bovaird Drive West and McLaughlin Road in Brampton has left a young man critically injured, prompting a police investigation and calls for witnesses.

An 80-year-old woman is critically injured after a vehicle struck her near Prince Arthur Avenue and Avenue Road in Yorkville, Toronto, raising concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.

Tragedy struck at Brampton's Heart Lake Conservation Area when a canoe capsized, leaving one man dead. This incident raises questions about safety and legal access in closed areas.

Two Toronto police officers were injured during an assault investigation at Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue, raising concerns about officer safety and public security in North York.

An impaired driver crashed into a light pole near Keele Street and Toro Road in Toronto, highlighting the ongoing risks of impaired driving and its legal consequences.

A serious three-vehicle crash at Islington Avenue and Albion Road in Etobicoke left a man critically injured, with one driver fleeing the scene.

Ontario is considering allowing cannabis stores to open as early as 7 a.m., aligning their hours with alcohol retailers and aiming to curb illicit market sales.