https://www.ullaw.ca/news/practice/general-legal-news Ontario-focused legal news legal news and updates from UL Lawyers en-ca Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:59:54 GMT https://www.ullaw.ca/news/frank-stronach-trial-updates-ontario https://www.ullaw.ca/news/frank-stronach-trial-updates-ontario Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:40 GMT Frank Stronach's trial sees reduction in charges as a judge indicates not guilty verdicts on three counts. Discover the implications for Ontario residents. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/st-catharines-stabbing-case-update https://www.ullaw.ca/news/st-catharines-stabbing-case-update Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:05:41 GMT A second suspect has been charged in connection with a 2025 stabbing incident near Queenston and Niagara Streets in St. Catharines. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-police-corruption-shootings https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-police-corruption-shootings Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:52:30 GMT A Richmond Hill man faces charges for orchestrating shootings in Vaughan as part of a Toronto police corruption investigation. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/barrie-police-stun-gun-death https://www.ullaw.ca/news/barrie-police-stun-gun-death Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:09:58 GMT Ontario's SIU is investigating Barrie police after a man dies following a stun gun use at Dunlop and Frances Streets. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/shooting-arrest-whitchurch-stouffville https://www.ullaw.ca/news/shooting-arrest-whitchurch-stouffville Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:48:36 GMT Police arrested a Pickering man after gunshots were fired at a home on Harold Avenue in Whitchurch-Stouffville, highlighting ongoing legal concerns in the GTA. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-child-luring-arrest https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-child-luring-arrest Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:33:56 GMT A Toronto man has been charged with child luring and related offences after contacting three youths from Guelph on Snapchat. This case highlights the ongoing dangers of online exploitation. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-teen-shooting-arrest https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-teen-shooting-arrest Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:26:18 GMT A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street in Toronto, highlighting ongoing concerns about community safety. Legal News Global News : Canada https://www.ullaw.ca/news/gta-mausoleum-thefts-police-update https://www.ullaw.ca/news/gta-mausoleum-thefts-police-update Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:06:37 GMT Halton police add 18 charges in the GTA mausoleum theft case, urging families to identify recovered items. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-investment-scam-victims https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-investment-scam-victims Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:01:55 GMT A Toronto man is charged in a $2.5 million investment scam, affecting multiple investors across the region. Learn why this matters for your financial security. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-mortgage-fraud-legal-impact https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-mortgage-fraud-legal-impact Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:28 GMT A Toronto lawyer's suspension linked to a mortgage fraud scandal has been upheld, highlighting risks for Ontario investors. Legal News National Post - Canada https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-teen-shooting-arrest https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-teen-shooting-arrest Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:29:40 GMT A Toronto man has been charged with second-degree murder following the unprovoked shooting death of a local teenager. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/newmarket-shootings-legal-implications https://www.ullaw.ca/news/newmarket-shootings-legal-implications Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:08:29 GMT An 18-year-old from Mississauga faces charges in two Newmarket shootings, raising questions about legal consequences in Ontario. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-premier-threat-charge https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-premier-threat-charge Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:10:52 GMT A 20-year-old from Alliston, Ontario, faces charges for allegedly threatening Premier Doug Ford, highlighting the seriousness of threats against public officials. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/fentanyl-trafficking-gta-legal-consequences https://www.ullaw.ca/news/fentanyl-trafficking-gta-legal-consequences Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:55:51 GMT A major fentanyl trafficking network spanning Ontario and Alberta has been dismantled, affecting community safety and legal repercussions across the GTA. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/indigenous-remains-property-cost https://www.ullaw.ca/news/indigenous-remains-property-cost Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT An Ontario couple discovered Indigenous remains during renovations, triggering a costly investigation. This highlights the need for updated laws regarding ancestral site discoveries. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-sex-offender-registry-changes https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-sex-offender-registry-changes Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:05:20 GMT A Hamilton judge's ruling on Ontario's sex offender registry could lead to significant changes, pending appeal by the province. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-police-corruption-scandal https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-police-corruption-scandal Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:07:18 GMT Alleged drug trafficker Brian Da Costa receives $1.5M bail amid Toronto police corruption probe. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-priest-historical-assault https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-priest-historical-assault Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:03:19 GMT A Coptic priest from East Gwillimbury, Ontario, faces charges related to historical sexual assault of a minor, raising concerns about community safety and legal rights. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-police-corruption-case https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-police-corruption-case Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:47:26 GMT Six Toronto police officers involved in a high-profile corruption probe did not appear in court as expected, raising questions about public accountability. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-sex-offender-registry-ruling https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-sex-offender-registry-ruling Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:06:20 GMT The Ontario Court of Justice has declared the provincial sex offender registry unconstitutional due to its broad application, impacting the rights of offenders and police investigation processes. Legal News National Post - Canada https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-gun-ammo-drug-charges https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-gun-ammo-drug-charges Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:01:23 GMT A Toronto man faces 22 charges after police find weapons, ammo, marijuana, and cash at a Sheppard and Weston Road address, raising concerns about community safety and legal repercussions. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-markham-fraud-scheme https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-markham-fraud-scheme Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:05:28 GMT Three Toronto residents face charges in a $360,000 fraud case involving fake invoices in Markham, affecting local businesses. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/hamilton-arrest-attempted-murder-gta https://www.ullaw.ca/news/hamilton-arrest-attempted-murder-gta Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:22:30 GMT A suspect in a violent stabbing at Hamilton's Red Rose Motel has been arrested in the GTA, with $30K in gold bars seized, highlighting serious crime concerns. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/rexdale-vaughan-double-homicide-update https://www.ullaw.ca/news/rexdale-vaughan-double-homicide-update Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:38:29 GMT Toronto and York Region police are investigating targeted shootings in Rexdale and Vaughan, seeking public assistance to solve these cases. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/north-york-synagogue-gunfire-incident https://www.ullaw.ca/news/north-york-synagogue-gunfire-incident Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:21:38 GMT Shots were fired at Temple Emanu‑El in North York, prompting a police investigation and raising community safety concerns. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/oshawa-community-safety-alert https://www.ullaw.ca/news/oshawa-community-safety-alert Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:39:17 GMT Durham Police have issued a community safety alert for Oshawa residents due to the release of a convicted murderer on temporary absence, highlighting the importance of public awareness and safety measures. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-sexual-assault-charge-withdrawn https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-sexual-assault-charge-withdrawn Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:42:37 GMT Prosecutors in Toronto seek to withdraw a historic sexual assault charge against Frank Stronach, citing insufficient evidence for conviction. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/whitby-youth-crime-taser-robbery https://www.ullaw.ca/news/whitby-youth-crime-taser-robbery Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:28:03 GMT Two 14-year-olds in Whitby face charges after using a taser in a robbery near Taunton Road East and Garden Street, highlighting concerns about youth crime. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/mississauga-homicide-investigation-2022 https://www.ullaw.ca/news/mississauga-homicide-investigation-2022 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:18:55 GMT Peel Police have reclassified the 2022 disappearance of a Mississauga woman near Queen Frederica Drive as a homicide, urging public assistance. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-business-shootings-investigation https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-business-shootings-investigation Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:41:07 GMT Three separate shootings at businesses in Toronto's northwest end prompt police investigations, highlighting concerns about community safety and business security. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-bill-75-animal-testing https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-bill-75-animal-testing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Ontario's Bill 75 aims to change animal testing regulations, raising concerns about its impact on critical health research and animal welfare. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-accessible-parking-permit-misuse https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-accessible-parking-permit-misuse Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:45:30 GMT Reports of accessible parking permit misuse in Toronto's University-Rosedale area prompt calls for stronger enforcement and legal reforms. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/brampton-stabbing-incident https://www.ullaw.ca/news/brampton-stabbing-incident Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:36:09 GMT A stabbing near McLaughlin Road South and Oakley Boulevard in Brampton has left one man critically injured, with police searching for a suspect. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/gta-human-trafficking-arrest https://www.ullaw.ca/news/gta-human-trafficking-arrest Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:44:38 GMT A York man has been arrested and a Mississauga man is sought in a human trafficking case, raising concerns about community safety across the GTA. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-break-enter-arrests https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-break-enter-arrests Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:25:12 GMT A Toronto man faces 15 break and enter charges after a series of incidents in Riverside. Learn how this affects community safety and legal rights. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-riverdale-stabbing-investigation https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-riverdale-stabbing-investigation Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:51:50 GMT A stabbing near Danforth and Carlaw Avenues in Toronto's Riverdale highlights ongoing safety concerns in urban areas. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/police-incident-mississauga-fatal-shooting https://www.ullaw.ca/news/police-incident-mississauga-fatal-shooting Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:21:38 GMT A police-involved shooting near Fifth Line and Dundas Street in Mississauga leaves one man dead, prompting an investigation by Ontario's police watchdog. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-courtroom-safety-incident https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-courtroom-safety-incident Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:37:51 GMT A Crown attorney was allegedly attacked in a Peterborough courtroom, prompting calls for increased security measures across Ontario. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-rent-strike-retroactive-increase https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-rent-strike-retroactive-increase Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:11 GMT Tenants at 75 Spencer Avenue in Parkdale, Toronto, are organizing a rent strike against a proposed 5.4% retroactive rent increase by MetCap Living. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/durham-cocaine-seizure-legal-impact https://www.ullaw.ca/news/durham-cocaine-seizure-legal-impact Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:08:26 GMT Durham police's arrest of a teen in Toronto led to a $7 million cocaine seizure, impacting drug enforcement and legal rights across Ontario. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-snapchat-assault-charges https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-snapchat-assault-charges Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:43:44 GMT A Toronto man faces charges after a Snapchat meeting led to an alleged sexual assault in Ajax, highlighting online safety concerns. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/king-township-home-invasion-charges https://www.ullaw.ca/news/king-township-home-invasion-charges Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:02:22 GMT Three men have been charged after a 2024 armed home invasion in King Township, highlighting the importance of understanding legal rights in violent crime cases. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/dna-arrest-newborn-case-brantford https://www.ullaw.ca/news/dna-arrest-newborn-case-brantford Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:59:03 GMT A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Brantford for the death of a newborn found near Dufferin Avenue and Parkside Drive in 2005, due to advancements in DNA technology. Legal News Global News : Canada https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-drug-trafficking-charges https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-drug-trafficking-charges Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:44:59 GMT Seven individuals face charges after a significant drug-trafficking operation was dismantled by OPP, stretching from the GTA to Kingston. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/oshawa-teen-arson-charges https://www.ullaw.ca/news/oshawa-teen-arson-charges Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:48:29 GMT Two teens in Oshawa were charged with attempted arson at a business near Simcoe Street South and Bruce Street. This incident highlights the legal consequences of such actions and the importance of understanding Ontario's criminal justice system. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-911-call-concerns https://www.ullaw.ca/news/ontario-911-call-concerns Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:34 GMT The family of Ralph Buerger, who died after a 911 call in the Niagara area, is blocked from addressing the police board, raising concerns about emergency response protocols. Legal News Global News : Canada https://www.ullaw.ca/news/peel-toronto-police-misconduct-investigation https://www.ullaw.ca/news/peel-toronto-police-misconduct-investigation Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:41:17 GMT A provincial agency is investigating alleged misconduct by Toronto and Peel police officers in a corruption probe known as Project South. Legal News CBC | Toronto News https://www.ullaw.ca/news/durham-police-racial-slur-investigation https://www.ullaw.ca/news/durham-police-racial-slur-investigation Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:48:10 GMT Durham Regional Police's Deputy Chief is under investigation for using a racial slur during a meeting in Ajax, highlighting issues of institutional accountability and diversity. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-tree-bylaw-controversy https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-tree-bylaw-controversy Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:51:34 GMT Residents in Toronto's Leaside allege illegal tree removal by a developer, raising concerns about local bylaws and environmental protections. Legal News CityNews Toronto https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-hate-motivated-assault https://www.ullaw.ca/news/toronto-hate-motivated-assault Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:29:11 GMT A suspect is wanted for a hate-motivated assault in Toronto's PATH near Scotia Plaza, raising concerns about community safety and rights. 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