The Toronto fire department was on the defensive Tuesday over a local media report that said department response times are two minutes slower than the North American standard. The Toronto Star reported that it had obtained a 2009 consultant’s report that said the department takes eight minutes or more between when a 911 call comes [...]

Don’t expect Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel to be selected last at this season’s NHL all-star game fantasy draft. Kessel, who leads the league with 16 goals and 31 points this season, has taken the overall lead in fan balloting for the Jan. 29 showcase game at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. His total of 258,446 [...]

Toronto police have arrested two 15-year-old girls in connection with the group beating of a woman in downtown Toronto that was recorded and uploaded to the internet. Police confirmed Tuesday evening that they had arrested and charged a second 15-year-old girl, after a girl was arrested and charged earlier in the day in Brampton, Ont. [...]

An Ontario woman who was sexually assaulted by serial killer Russell Williams says she is not surprised she is being sued by a neighbour who faced heavy police questioning before the homicidal military commander was arrested. In fact, Laurie Massicotte told CBC News, she welcomes anything that would add details to the investigation conducted by [...]

Police in Gatineau, Que., say they are looking for a black bicycle seen near the site where 18-year-old Valérie Leblanc was found dead in late August. Gatineau police say they have no suspects in the murder of 18-year-old Valerie Leblanc, who was found burned and beaten in a Gatineau, Que. forest Aug. 23. Submitted photo [...]