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Teen injured after explosion sparks fire at Woolwich woodwork facility
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (759+ words) A fire at a woodworking facility in Woolwich sent a teenager to hospital and caused significant damage, with investigators examining whether a dust explosion was involved. Emergency crews responded around 9 a. m. Wednesday to an industrial business on Arthur Street North near…...
Thunder Bay trucker granted absolute discharged in fatal 2021 highway crash
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (814+ words) An Ontario judge has granted a Thunder Bay truck driver an absolute discharge in connection with a deadly 2021 highway crash, sparing him from deportation to India that would have followed a criminal conviction. Ajitpal Singh, 33, admitted guilt to dangerous operation…...
Impaired Leamington driver facing charges after collision left cyclist injured
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (758+ words) A 36-year-old man from Leamington is facing multiple charges after a cyclist was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning and the driver allegedly fled the scene. Ontario Provincial Police say the incident occurred around 2: 20 a. m. on Erie Street South near…...
Woman facing impaired charges after crashing in West Nipissing
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (769+ words) A Wahnapitae woman, 48, is facing several impaired driving-related charges following a single-vehicle crash in West Nipissing over the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to Highway 539 on May 10 around 12: 50 p. m. after a vehicle was found in a ditch. No injuries…...
Waterloo hit-and-run leads to business owner facing multiple charges
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (715+ words) A Waterloo man is facing multiple charges following a hit-and-run investigation in Kitchener, according to Waterloo Regional Police. The incident took place Sunday near Manitou Drive and Bleams Road. Investigators later located one of the vehicles connected to the crash…...
Male pedestrian seriously injured in Mississauga collision
1+ week, 2+ day ago (711+ words) A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Mississauga's Cooksville area on Monday afternoon. Peel Regional Police say the collision occurred around 4: 30 p. m. near Mavis Road and Hillcrest Avenue, just north of Dundas Street West. The man…...
Impaired driver arrested following fiery crash in Scarborough
1+ week, 3+ day ago (722+ words) Toronto Police Service are looking into a crash in the city's east end that occurred early Sunday morning and involved an impaired driver. The incident took place around 3: 30 a. m. near Victoria Park Avenue and Curlew Drive, where officers discovered a single…...
Multiple crashes, oil spill cause heavy morning traffic disruptions on Hwy. 401 in Milton
1+ week, 5+ day ago (707+ words) A series of crashes on Highway 401 in Milton caused major disruptions Friday morning after a significant oil spill forced lane closures. The incidents occurred around 7: 45 a. m. near Regional Road 25, leading police to restrict westbound traffic to a single lane while crews…...
Pedestrian dies from injuries after being struck by GO train in Richmond Hill
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (728+ words) A pedestrian has died after being struck by a GO train in Richmond Hill on Friday evening. York Regional Police say emergency crews were called shortly after 6 p. m. to a railway crossing near Elgin Mills and Newkirk Roads, north of Richmond…...
No injuries reported after property fire in Windsor's Sandwich Town that left several displaced
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (697+ words) An overnight fire in Windsor's Sandwich Town neighbourhood has left four people without a home and caused an estimated $400, 000 in damage. Fire crews were called just before midnight to a convenience store near Prince Road and Tecumseh Road West. Officials…...