CALGARY — A vigil was held outside Calgary’s city hall on Wednesday evening for an 11-year-old boy with autism who was found dead inside a labyrinth of water pipes a week earlier. Parker’s disappearance from a northside day home last month prompted a massive two-week search that saw police officers, search and rescue experts, and residents scour city blocks and blast Disney music to try to find him. Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan told those gathered at the vigil that the search was filled with “deeply human” acts of kindness, such as leaving water bottles and snacks for Parker to…
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TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Area’s housing market cooled in July after a run of four straight months with year-over-year gains. The region saw 5,995 homes change hands last month, down 0.9 per cent from July 2025, however sales rose 3.2 per cent from June on a seasonally adjusted basis. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says the average selling price decreased 4.5 per cent year-over-year to $1,003,956, and the composite benchmark price, meant to represent the typical home, was down 4.6 per cent. There were 14,484 new listings on the market in July, down 17.8 per cent from last…
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A male victim is in life‑threatening condition and three people are under arrest after an officer‑involved shooting in Mississauga overnight, prompting a response from Toronto police, Peel police and Ontario’s police watchdog. Officers were in the area of Council Ring Road and The Collegeway near Winston Churchill Boulevard around 12:22 a.m. on Thursday conducting an investigation when the shooting occurred. Police confirm one male suffered life‑threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital. Three people were taken into custody at the scene. A second male was also transported to hospital with minor injuries. Investigators say no suspects are outstanding, and the…
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw will be on hand to provide an update on the investigation into a firearm discharge outside the United States Consulate that occurred early last week. The 11 a.m. briefing follows the incident from July 27, when Toronto police responded to reports of shots fired outside the U.S. Consulate on University Avenue. Police say evidence of a firearm discharge was found outside the U.S. consulate. No injuries were reported. Two security personnel were also inside the building at the time of the shooting. Investigators say a white Honda Accord with no licence plates was seen fleeing…
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