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Video captures pair setting movie theatre ablaze in suspected arson | CBC News

Police seek public assistance in identifying suspects who set a Richmond Hill movie theatre on fire using Molotov cocktails, captured on security footage.

84-year-old woman dies after getting hit by school bus in Richmond Hill | CBC News

An 84-year-old woman died after being struck by a fleeing school bus in Richmond Hill.

Video captures pair setting movie theatre ablaze in suspected arson | CBC News

Police seek public assistance in identifying suspects who set a Richmond Hill movie theatre on fire using Molotov cocktails, captured on security footage.

84-year-old woman dies after getting hit by school bus in Richmond Hill | CBC News

An 84-year-old woman died after being struck by a fleeing school bus in Richmond Hill.
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1 youth dead, 6 others injured after single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill: York police | CBC News

A tragic single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill resulted in one youth's death and injuries to six others, prompting police to seek witnesses.

Woman struck by school bus in Richmond Hill has died in hospital, police say

An 84-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a school bus accident, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the incident.

1 youth dead, 6 others injured after single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill: York police | CBC News

A tragic single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill resulted in one youth's death and injuries to six others, prompting police to seek witnesses.

Woman struck by school bus in Richmond Hill has died in hospital, police say

An 84-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a school bus accident, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the incident.
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Richmond Hill father charged with murder in death of his seven-week-old infant

A father has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his weeks-old baby due to unexplained significant injuries.

Richmond Hill father charged with 2nd-degree murder in baby's death | CBC News

A Richmond Hill man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his seven-week-old child.

Richmond Hill father charged with murder in death of his seven-week-old infant

A father has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his weeks-old baby due to unexplained significant injuries.

Richmond Hill father charged with 2nd-degree murder in baby's death | CBC News

A Richmond Hill man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his seven-week-old child.
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Police seek suspect after person found dead in Richmond Hill home Saturday | CBC News

York Regional Police are investigating a homicide in Richmond Hill after a body was found in a home, and they are seeking a 23-year-old male suspect.

York police investigate gunshots fired at Richmond Hill school over weekend | CBC News

York Regional Police are investigating gunshots at a Richmond Hill elementary school, seeking witnesses.

Richmond Hill man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of his mother | CBC News

A 23-year-old man has been charged with the second-degree murder of his mother following a welfare check.

Ontario home developer accused of $37M 'cheque-kiting' fraud scheme | CBC News

A major Ontario home developer is facing startling allegations from one of the big five banks that it orchestrated a "highly sophisticated," year-long fraud totalling over $37 million.TD Bank has filed a lawsuit against StateView Homes, based in Woodbridge, Ont., north of Toronto, and headed by brothers Carlo and Dino Taurasi, alleging the company carried out a "cheque-kiting" scheme from April 2022 to last month.

'We always think that she is alive': Sister of woman abducted in Wasaga Beach still hopeful a year later | CBC News

The last time Aysa Hajtamiri spoke with her sister was nearly a year ago.They kept the phone conversation short as Hajtamiri was driving but planned to reconnect soon.That next phone call never happened.Not long after she got home, Hajtamiri said she learned that her younger sister had been kidnapped.

Police seek suspect after person found dead in Richmond Hill home Saturday | CBC News

York Regional Police are investigating a homicide in Richmond Hill after a body was found in a home, and they are seeking a 23-year-old male suspect.

York police investigate gunshots fired at Richmond Hill school over weekend | CBC News

York Regional Police are investigating gunshots at a Richmond Hill elementary school, seeking witnesses.

Richmond Hill man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of his mother | CBC News

A 23-year-old man has been charged with the second-degree murder of his mother following a welfare check.

Ontario home developer accused of $37M 'cheque-kiting' fraud scheme | CBC News

A major Ontario home developer is facing startling allegations from one of the big five banks that it orchestrated a "highly sophisticated," year-long fraud totalling over $37 million.TD Bank has filed a lawsuit against StateView Homes, based in Woodbridge, Ont., north of Toronto, and headed by brothers Carlo and Dino Taurasi, alleging the company carried out a "cheque-kiting" scheme from April 2022 to last month.

'We always think that she is alive': Sister of woman abducted in Wasaga Beach still hopeful a year later | CBC News

The last time Aysa Hajtamiri spoke with her sister was nearly a year ago.They kept the phone conversation short as Hajtamiri was driving but planned to reconnect soon.That next phone call never happened.Not long after she got home, Hajtamiri said she learned that her younger sister had been kidnapped.
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Second fire in less than two years breaks out at Queens e-bike shop

The recurrence of fires at the e-bike shop raises serious safety concerns for local businesses and the community.
The FDNY highlights ongoing efforts to manage the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and similar devices.

York police set up command post for missing Richmond Hill man | CBC News

A man named Kwok Wai Leung, 49, is missing from Richmond Hill since Sunday.
Search efforts are underway with ground searches being conducted by York Regional Police.
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Blues: Fresh off His First Suspension, What's Next for Jordan Binnington?

The St. Louis Blues are an absolute mess of a hockey team.Let's just get that out of the way right now.Ever since their shocking Stanley Cup Run in 2018-19, what once looked to be a promising future for a young and talented St. Louis team has quickly dissolved into an ongoing identity crisis with one big shiny, whiny sticker plastered to the front of it.

Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Ryan Tverberg, Matthew Knies Next

On Wednesday morning, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of prospect Ryan Tverberg.The signing is a three-year entry-level contract with a cap hit of $851,667.His base salary is $775,000 for all three years, with a $70,000 signing bonus in 2023-24, $80,000 in 2024-25, and $80,000 in 2025-26.

$50,000 reward offered for info on man wanted for murder in North York shooting | CBC News

Toronto police say a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest of 30-year-old Kiarash Parzham, a Richmond Hill man who is wanted for first-degree murder.The Bolo Program and Toronto Crime Stoppers alongside officials from Toronto police announced the reward Tuesday during a news conference.

'This shouldn't be happening': Some Ontario family doctors are dropping patients without telling them | CBC News

When Tarek Emara called his family doctor north of Toronto hoping to book an appointment three weeks ago, he didn't expect to be told he was no longer a patient at the clinic."The receptionist ... answers the call and says, 'Oh, we haven't seen you since 2016, and as a result, we dropped you from your list and you're no longer at this clinic,'" Emara, who lives in Markham, Ont., told CBC Toronto.

Andreescu, Shapovalov win opening matches at Australian Open | CBC Sports

Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., who missed last year's Australian Open, made a strong return to Melbourne Park on Sunday with a straight-set win over No. 25-ranked Marie Bouzkova of Czechia 6-2, 6-4.Andreescu, who took one hour, 41 minutes to eliminate the 24-year-old player from Prague, had 23 service winners and only committed eight unforced errors, compared to Bouzkova's 17. Andreescu had two aces, two double faults and was good on 87 per cent of her first serves.

Police offer $100K reward for information in search for woman kidnapped in Wasaga Beach | CBC News

Police are offering a $100,000 reward to anyone with information that will lead to the location of Elnaz Hajtamiri, a year after she was abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach, Ont. "Her family is grieving her absence and has lived through a year with limited answers," said Ontario Provincial Police Det.-Insp.

Blues: Fresh off His First Suspension, What's Next for Jordan Binnington?

The St. Louis Blues are an absolute mess of a hockey team.Let's just get that out of the way right now.Ever since their shocking Stanley Cup Run in 2018-19, what once looked to be a promising future for a young and talented St. Louis team has quickly dissolved into an ongoing identity crisis with one big shiny, whiny sticker plastered to the front of it.

Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Ryan Tverberg, Matthew Knies Next

On Wednesday morning, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of prospect Ryan Tverberg.The signing is a three-year entry-level contract with a cap hit of $851,667.His base salary is $775,000 for all three years, with a $70,000 signing bonus in 2023-24, $80,000 in 2024-25, and $80,000 in 2025-26.

$50,000 reward offered for info on man wanted for murder in North York shooting | CBC News

Toronto police say a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest of 30-year-old Kiarash Parzham, a Richmond Hill man who is wanted for first-degree murder.The Bolo Program and Toronto Crime Stoppers alongside officials from Toronto police announced the reward Tuesday during a news conference.

'This shouldn't be happening': Some Ontario family doctors are dropping patients without telling them | CBC News

When Tarek Emara called his family doctor north of Toronto hoping to book an appointment three weeks ago, he didn't expect to be told he was no longer a patient at the clinic."The receptionist ... answers the call and says, 'Oh, we haven't seen you since 2016, and as a result, we dropped you from your list and you're no longer at this clinic,'" Emara, who lives in Markham, Ont., told CBC Toronto.

Andreescu, Shapovalov win opening matches at Australian Open | CBC Sports

Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., who missed last year's Australian Open, made a strong return to Melbourne Park on Sunday with a straight-set win over No. 25-ranked Marie Bouzkova of Czechia 6-2, 6-4.Andreescu, who took one hour, 41 minutes to eliminate the 24-year-old player from Prague, had 23 service winners and only committed eight unforced errors, compared to Bouzkova's 17. Andreescu had two aces, two double faults and was good on 87 per cent of her first serves.

Police offer $100K reward for information in search for woman kidnapped in Wasaga Beach | CBC News

Police are offering a $100,000 reward to anyone with information that will lead to the location of Elnaz Hajtamiri, a year after she was abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach, Ont. "Her family is grieving her absence and has lived through a year with limited answers," said Ontario Provincial Police Det.-Insp.
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Woman charged with kidnapping in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case | CBC News

A woman has been charged with kidnapping in connection with the abduction of missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri.In a news release issued Friday, Ontario Provincial Police investigators said that on Thursday, 30-year-old Brampton woman Krystal P. Lawrence had been arrested and charged with kidnapping.Lawrence was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court in Collingwood, Ont. on May 2. Police have said Hajtamiri was forcibly taken from a relative's house in Wasaga Beach, Ont. by three masked men dressed in fake police gear on the night of Jan. 12, 2022.

York police arrest 5th man in frying pan attack on missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri | CBC News

A fifth man has been charged in connection with a 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in Richmond Hill, York Regional Police say.Hajtamiri, 37, remains missing after being abducted from a relative's home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., on Jan. 12, 2022.There is a $100,000 reward available to anyone who can help locate her.

4th man charged in frying pan attack on missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri: York police | CBC News

York Regional Police have charged another man in connection with a 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in Richmond Hill.Hajtamiri, 37, remains missing after being abducted from a relative's home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., on Jan. 12, 2022.There is a $100,000 reward available to anyone who can help locate her.

Woman charged with kidnapping in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case | CBC News

A woman has been charged with kidnapping in connection with the abduction of missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri.In a news release issued Friday, Ontario Provincial Police investigators said that on Thursday, 30-year-old Brampton woman Krystal P. Lawrence had been arrested and charged with kidnapping.Lawrence was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court in Collingwood, Ont. on May 2. Police have said Hajtamiri was forcibly taken from a relative's house in Wasaga Beach, Ont. by three masked men dressed in fake police gear on the night of Jan. 12, 2022.

York police arrest 5th man in frying pan attack on missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri | CBC News

A fifth man has been charged in connection with a 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in Richmond Hill, York Regional Police say.Hajtamiri, 37, remains missing after being abducted from a relative's home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., on Jan. 12, 2022.There is a $100,000 reward available to anyone who can help locate her.

4th man charged in frying pan attack on missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri: York police | CBC News

York Regional Police have charged another man in connection with a 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in Richmond Hill.Hajtamiri, 37, remains missing after being abducted from a relative's home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., on Jan. 12, 2022.There is a $100,000 reward available to anyone who can help locate her.
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Leafs sign Ryan Tverberg to an ELC

We've signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a future three-year, entry-level contract- Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs)
March 15, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs organization announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a future three-year, entry-level contract.The average annual value of the contract is $851,667.

Shapovalov gives Canada early lead over Australia in Davis Cup final with one-sided win | CBC Sports

Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., broke in the third game of the second set and did not look back as he closed out a straight-sets win over Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis in 89 minutes at the Davis Cup final in Malaga, Spain.(Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Canada raced to a 1-0 lead over 28-time champion Australia in the Davis Cup final on Sunday as Denis Shapovalov downed Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-2 6-4 in a one-sided match in Malaga, Spain to put them on course for their first title.

Leafs sign Ryan Tverberg to an ELC

We've signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a future three-year, entry-level contract- Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs)
March 15, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs organization announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a future three-year, entry-level contract.The average annual value of the contract is $851,667.

Shapovalov gives Canada early lead over Australia in Davis Cup final with one-sided win | CBC Sports

Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., broke in the third game of the second set and did not look back as he closed out a straight-sets win over Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis in 89 minutes at the Davis Cup final in Malaga, Spain.(Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Canada raced to a 1-0 lead over 28-time champion Australia in the Davis Cup final on Sunday as Denis Shapovalov downed Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-2 6-4 in a one-sided match in Malaga, Spain to put them on course for their first title.
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No halt to Council election petitioning for now following suit over Queens district lines, judge rules | amNewYork

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A Manhattan Supreme Court judge on Monday that petitioning for the upcoming City Council primaries, set to begin Tuesday, can move forward after a legal defense group filed a suit seeking to delay signature gathering in a bid to alter the council maps approved after last year's redistricting.

The Secret Korean Crab Delivery You Need to Know About

It's 11 a.m. at a kitchen in Sunnyside, Queens, but Richard Jang, and his girlfriend Haiqi Yu, have already been up since 2 a.m.procuring fresh crabs at the New Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx, as they do at least twice a week for their restaurant delivery service, Rice Thief.What started as a homespun business in November of last year now operates out of Sunnyside Eats, a commercial ghost kitchen.

No halt to Council election petitioning for now following suit over Queens district lines, judge rules | amNewYork

Photo by Ethan Stark-Miller
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A Manhattan Supreme Court judge on Monday that petitioning for the upcoming City Council primaries, set to begin Tuesday, can move forward after a legal defense group filed a suit seeking to delay signature gathering in a bid to alter the council maps approved after last year's redistricting.

The Secret Korean Crab Delivery You Need to Know About

It's 11 a.m. at a kitchen in Sunnyside, Queens, but Richard Jang, and his girlfriend Haiqi Yu, have already been up since 2 a.m.procuring fresh crabs at the New Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx, as they do at least twice a week for their restaurant delivery service, Rice Thief.What started as a homespun business in November of last year now operates out of Sunnyside Eats, a commercial ghost kitchen.
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Shapovalov drops 2nd-round match to Mmoh at Delray Beach Open | CBC Sports

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has fallen out of the Delray Beach Open, losing 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to American Michael Mmoh in second-round action on Wednesday in Delray Beach, Fla.The Richmond Hill, Ont., native hit four aces and 30 winners but also committed four double faults and 30 unforced errors.Shapovalov broke on two of his 10 opportunities and won 75 per cent of his first-serve points.

NYC's Oldest Cheese Shop Is Moving to New Jersey

The 130-year-old Alleva Dairy cheese shop, New York City's oldest, closed this week.Originally, the Little Italy institution had announced a March 5 shutdown, but the New York Post reports that owner Karen King decided to call it early, and has announced plans to relocate Alleva to New Jersey.Prior to the closure, the cheese shop had accrued months of unpaid rent during the pandemic and had set up a GoFundMe to help with costs.

Special weather statement in effect for Toronto with snow and gusty winds expected this week | CBC News

The federal weather agency says near 10 centimetres of snow is expected by Friday morning.(Evan Mitsui/CBC) If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, you might want to keep a shovel handy over the next couple of days.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and surrounding regions, with heavy snow and at times gusty winds expected late Thursday morning into Friday.
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