Officers were called to Sheppard Avenue East and Hedge End Road just before 1 a.m. to reports of a man stabbed.
The victim reportedly stood in front of a bus so the bus driver stopped until police arrived. The stabbing appears to occurred somewhere else.
When emergency services arrived, the man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are now working to determine where the stabbing happened. There has been no suspect information released.
The Ford government is reportedly planning to loosen more COVID-19 restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to trend down, according to multiple reports.
It comes nearly a week after Ontario lifted capacity limits in sports venues, concerts halls and movie theatres.
The province had planned to eventually exit the Step 3 phase of their reopening plan, but increasing case numbers and the delta variant forced them to pause.
Reports say the announcement is expected to come next week and will end the capacity limits in most public places including restaurants, bars and gyms.
Masking indoors and other public health restrictions are expected to remain in effect.
COVID-19 case numbers have been slowly decreasing with just over 300 new cases reported on Wednesday. The seven-day average also continues to trend downwards with it dropping to 500, reaching the lowest point since Aug. 19.
Vaccination numbers also continue to increase and have surpassed the province’s original metrics for exiting Step 3 with 87 per cent of the population eligible to be vaccinated having one dose and 82.5 per cent fully vaccinated.
The vaccine certificate verification app is expected to launch next Friday that will allow Ontarians to upload their information to a QR code for establishments to verify their vaccination status.
Proof-of-vaccination is currently required in most indoor settings including dine-in restaurants, gyms, indoor events and sports facilities.
The Department of National Defence has confirmed the incoming commander of the Canadian army is under military police investigation “into historical allegations.”
In its statement, the department did not specify the nature of those allegations, but the Ottawa Citizen reports Lt.-Gen. Trevor Cadieu is accused of sexual misconduct.
In his own statement, Cadieu denied any wrongdoing, but said he has asked the acting Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, to consider selecting another leader.
“While I have devoted every day of my career to making fellow members feel respected and included, Canadian Army soldiers deserve a leader who is unencumbered by allegations and can lead at this important time when culture change, addressing systemic misconduct and preparing tactical teams for operations must remain the priority effort,” Cadieu said.
A previously-planned Change of Command ceremony scheduled to take place last month was postponed due to the investigation.
“The postponement of the ceremony is not an indictment of LGen Cadieu,” the statement from National Defence reads. “However, in light of the ongoing investigation, a decision was made to allow the justice system to pursue the matter in accordance with the rule of law.”
Cadieu said the allegations are false, “but they must be investigated thoroughly to expose the truth,” adding he has provided “detailed information and correspondence” to the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service, and has “taken other measures to prove my truthfulness and innocence.”
A member of the Conservative Party of Canada’s national council has been suspended after spearheading an effort to trigger an early review of Erin O’Toole’s leadership.
Bert Chen sat as a representative from Ontario when he started an online petition to collect signatures in hopes the council would hold a referendum before 2023.
He launched it within 24-hours of the Conservative’s election defeat on Sept. 20, making it the first open question of O’Toole’s tenure.
Chen says members feel O’Toole has betrayed the party’s values when it comes to spending and a consumer carbon price on fuel.
Party president Rob Batherson says in a statement that the up to 60-day suspension follows complaints it received about Chen’s conduct, which will be investigated.
O’Toole tried putting a more moderate stamp on the party in hopes it would gain them more voters, but doing so has irked some Conservatives because he billed himself as the “true blue” candidate to win over the party base in last year’s leadership race.
In a Facebook post, Chen calls his suspension a way “to silence Conservative members that have lost confidence in the leadership of Erin O’Toole.”
He says many want him removed “for selling out their beliefs for a failed attempt at power.”
“I look forward to continue to represent the members that elected me in their wishes for a new leader after this 60 day period.”
Batherson says a committee will look into the complaints against Chen and recommend to national council whether he acted in a way that could negatively impact its reputation or that of the leader or party.
Last week, O’Toole’s caucus voted in favour of giving itself the power to oust him as leader, although for that to happen at least 20 per cent would first have to sign a written notice to force a secret ballot vote.
The Conservative leader said he believes he has the support of his 118 elected members to stay in the job and that he supports caucus having the power to review his leadership because it creates transparency.
Many MPs have offered a public show of support for O’Toole with statements on social media cautioning against rushing to replace him as leader out of concern about the message it could send to voters.
Alberta MP Shannon Stubbs is the lone voice of the group to publicly call for the party’s grassroots to be able to vote on his leadership within the next six months instead of having to wait until the next national convention in 2023.
Stubbs has said she wants to know from O’Toole what he meant when he said on election night that Conservatives needed the courage to change. She said members should have a direct say on amending party policies and values.
O’Toole has not directly answered when asked whether he would try and bump up the members’ planned review.
A woman in her 60’s has been pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle.
It happened just after 8 p.m. near Don Mills and The Donway. She was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she was pronounced dead.
Toronto Police say the driver of the vehicle did remain on scene. It’s not clear if they will face any charges.
Traffic Services is now investigating.
The Donway is closed in both directions between Don Mills Road and Burdock Lane
Aunt Tia’s Coconut Johnny Cake
The origins of johnny cake dates to the 18th century. Fishermen and sailors made this bread on the decks of their vessels by building a fire in a box that was filled with sand to keep the flames from spreading to the craft. It was originally called journey cake because it was quick to make and sustainable while travelling. Taste a piece of history with my aunt’s legendary recipe.
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp (30 mL) baking powder
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, cubed
1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen grated coconut, thawed
2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola or vegetable oil
1 cup (250 mL) whole milk
1/4 cup (60 mL) whipping (or heavy) cream (35%)
Method
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar salt and mix.
- Add butter and, using your hand, combine with flour by breaking up into smaller pieces. Add coconut, oil, and mix.
- Slowly pour in milk while mixing with your other hand to form dough into a ball (the dough should be soft and easy to handle). Dust a clean surface with flour and knead dough a few times.
- Place dough in the baking dish, spread out and level with your hands. Pour cream over and bake, about 45 minutes until the top is golden or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Turkey Pot Pie with Johnny Cake Crust
I enjoy comfort foods immensely, and this delectable pot pie is the perfect dish to transform that Thanksgiving left over turkey, while remaining moist and succulent. It’s sealed in an 18th Century cake-like bread and it’s a gastronomical delight!
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 recipe Coconut Johnny Cake Dough
Herb Mix
1 Tbsp (15 mL) diced fresh
Italian parsley
1 Tbsp (15 mL) diced fresh basil
2 tsp (10 mL) diced fresh chives
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
Pot Pie Filling
2 cups (500 mL) turkey (dark or white meat), cubed or shredded
3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
2/3 cup (160 mL) all-purpose flour
½ onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
2 cloves garlic, diced
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
4 cups (1 L) whole milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) white wine
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) chicken stock
1 large Caribbean sweet potato, diced
2 large carrots, sliced 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick on the diagonal
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed
2 tsp (10 mL) fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
Juice of ½ lemon
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping (or heavy)
cream (35%)
Method
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Set aside a 13- x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish.
- Roll dough out ½ inch (1 cm) thick to fit inside the baking dish, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) space at the edge of the pan (dough will spread while baking). Set aside on parchment paper.
- Mix herb toppings with cornstarch and set aside.
- In an 8-quart (8 L) pot, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, celery and cook for 3 minutes more until flour is bubbly.
- Add milk while continuing to stir. Add wine and stock and bring to a boil. Add potato, carrots, corn, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add turkey (with any left-over drippings or aspic), add peas, thyme, oregano, nutmeg and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, skim off any fat on the surface.
- Ladle or carefully pour the turkey chowder into the baking dish (reserve any leftover soup for plating), leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) space at top for the crust.
- Lift parchment paper with the dough, place it over soup (if dough splits, it will come together while baking). Sprinkle herb mixture over top, pour warm cream over the herbed dough.
- Transfer the dish to the oven and bake until crust is golden and done for approximately 25-30 minutes. Serve at once in individual bowls, making sure to spoon the additional soup around the golden johnny cake crust.
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders and ports of entry to non-essential travel next month for Canada and Mexico, ending a 19-month freeze because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news was originally shared by U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins in a statement on Twitter and later confirmed by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
“For months now we’ve heard from businesses that are suffering and families distraught over the separation imposed by the continued border shutdown,” Higgins said in a statement Tuesday night.
Proof of vaccination will be required, but it’s not clear if that includes mixed doses. Vaccines approved by either the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization will be accepted, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed this week.
But CDC stayed mum on the question of whether those who received a mixed course of vaccines – one dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca and one of Moderna, for instance – would be considered fully vaccinated for travel purposes.
In the first stage of loosening restrictions, individuals who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to cross the border for non-essential reasons. Essential workers, including truckers, students and health care workers, will have until early January 2022 before they must also be fully vaccinated to cross the border.
Unlike air travel, for which proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required before boarding a flight to enter the U.S., no testing will be required to enter the U.S. by land or sea, provided the travellers meet the vaccination requirement.
The U.S.-Canada border has been closed since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March of 2020, only allowing essential travelers.
Canada reopened land borders to fully vaccinated U.S. visitors on August 9.
The U.S. Representative has been advocating for the reopening of the border. Higgins is the Congressman for 26th District which includes Niagara Falls, a border community in Ontario.
“The sigh of relief coming from Northern Border communities following this announcement is so loud it can practically be heard on either end of the Peace Bridge,” continued his statement.
Higgins is expected to hold a press conference in Niagara Falls Wednesday.
Two people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Toronto’s west end.
The collision happened around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday at Spring Road and Parkside Drive.
Police say a dark-coloured BMW was travelling at a high speed southbound on Parkside Drive. It struck a vehicle that was waiting in traffic, causing a chain reaction that led to multiple vehicles crashing into each other.
A 71-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman succumbed to their injuries. Both were believed to be in the same vehicle. Police are unclear how they were related.
A 38-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries while two others received minor injuries.
Parkside Drive was closed from Lake Shore Boulevard West to High Park for the investigation but has since reopened.
Restaurants and bars have been excluded from the list of venues that are allowed to operate at full capacity again and the industry was hoping for answers Tuesday.
But their expectations were belied when a Ford government minister was a no-show at a meeting the government set up.
The restaurant industry says it was told over the weekend that Minister Lisa MacLeod would hold a meeting Tuesday morning to find a way forward, but 680NEWS has learned the minister did not show.
“Unfortunately there was no cabinet representation” said James Rilett, vice president of Central Canada for Restaurants Canada. “We were given no justification for the decision and the only commitment was to work on a plan. The industry leaders on the call were angry and extremely frustrated”
680NEWS reached out to Minister MacLeod’s office for comment and they responded saying the minister was at the Ottawa Hospital which is planning a new Civic Campus pending City of Ottawa final approval expected Wednesday.
“Minister MacLeod has made herself available to stakeholders throughout the pandemic, including through an ongoing restaurant working group, 14 Ministerial advisory committees, and several dozen town halls and webinars. The Ministry organized a meeting Tuesday morning for the restaurant working group that included senior leadership from the Minister’s Office, Minister of Health’s Office and the Premier’s Office to give them the earliest opportunity to provide feedback to the government,” the statement read in part. “Minister MacLeod will continue to bring stakeholder feedback to the Chief Medical Officer of Health, as she has done since the beginning of the pandemic.”
There has been an outpouring of anger from the bar and restaurant industry over Friday’s decision to do away with capacity limits for sporting events, concerts, event spaces and other venues but not for bars and restaurants. Thus far, eateries have to adhere to social distancing requirements which for many locations means operating at 50% capacity or less.
“I know people are very, very upset that this decision was made ” said NDP leader Andrea Horwath.
When asked, Minister Rod Phillips said Tuesday that “the decision around the ability to have people attend at stadiums and other venues was one that was made in cooperation with the chief medical officer. We will absolutely continue to work with him.”
The puck will drop on a new NHL season tonight for most of Canada’s teams – although fans may notice some differences from previous years.
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens in the first game of the evening, a return to the tradition of having the two storied rivals open their seasons against each other.
It’s the first of five games on the schedule, including the Winnipeg Jets travelling to Anaheim to take on the Ducks. The night will wrap in Edmonton as the Oilers welcome the Vancouver Canucks. Both Toronto and Montreal will be missing their biggest stars.
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will miss the game as he recovers from off-season wrist surgery and Habs goaltender Carey Price has voluntarily entered the league’s player assistance program for unspecified mental health issues.
Canadiens captain Shea Weber is also out, as he’s on the team’s long-term injury reserve list and could be out for the entire season.
Fans attending the games in Toronto and Edmonton in person will also be subject to restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Spectators in Ontario have to provide government-issued photo identification and proof of full vaccination to enter indoor venues, like Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
All fans 12 and older entering Edmonton’s Rogers Place will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test result.
This campaign is also the end of the one-and-done North Division, which had all seven Canadian teams play each other – and no one else – last season. The North Division was necessary as the Canadian-American border was closed to non-essential travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the border has reopened, Canada’s NHL teams are returning to their usual divisions.
The Ottawa Senators have their first game of the season on Thursday when they host the Leafs.
The Calgary Flames begin their season on Saturday in Edmonton.
