The Toronto Paramedic Association (TPA) called for tougher penalties for those convicted of assaulting paramedics on the same day a man accused of such a crime appeared in court.
Mayor Rob Ford’s chief of staff Mark Towhey was fired on Thursday. The mayor’s former press secretary and current Toronto Sun comment editor Adrienne Batra spoke about the dismissal. She also talks about the recent allegations against Ford.
Senator Mike Duffy resigned from the Conservative caucus to sit as an independent amid a furious controversy over his expense claims. Duffy refused to comment about the scandal when approached by reporters on Thursday.
Veterinary surgeons pulled out a four pound hair ball from a tiger’s stomach in Florida. The animal is expected to make a full recovery.
It was announced on Thursday that Mark Towhey is longer Mayor Rob Ford’s chief of staff. Coun. Doug Holyday spoke to CityNews about Towhey’s dismissal.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addressed congress on Wednesday. Mick Mitrovic, Director Wealth Management, gave his thoughts on his remarks.
Mark Towhey was dismissed as Mayor Rob Ford’s chief of staff on Thursday. Political consultant Warren Kinsella gave his thoughts on the decision.
Mark Towhey is no longer Mayor Rob Ford’s chief of staff. “I did not resign,” he said at city hall.
Mark Smich is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma. Lawyer Tom Dungey said his client will plead not guilty.
Coming up tonight on CityNews at 5 and 6: Coun. Paul Ainslie says he surrendered his driver’s licence for three days after a breath test showed his blood alcohol level was in the warning zone. We take a look at how a school is using gym time to give street kids a shot at a bright future.
The second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma made a brief court appearance on Thursday and Coun. Paul Ainslie said he was forced to surrender his driver’s licence for three days because he blew a warning level during a breath test.
Liberal MP Ralph Goodale outlined the actions his party is taking in response to the spending scandal at Parliament Hill.
Thursday’s high for the Toronto area is 20 degrees, but temperatures are expected to fall over the next couple of days.
Coun. Paul Ainslie says he surrendered his driver’s licence for three days after a breath test showed his blood alcohol level was in the warning zone. He called the incident embarrassing and said he won’t face any criminal charges.
As Tammie Sutherland reports, the second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma made a brief court appearance on Thursday and was formally charged with first-degree murder. The accused is set to appear in court via video on June 13.
The FBI says one of its agents shot and killed a man being questioned over links to one of the Boston marathon bomb suspects because he turned violent. CNN correspondent John Zarrella takes a closer look at the situation.
