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Schlatter handed life sentence with no parole for 25 years in Richey's murder

Schlatter handed life sentence with no parole for 25 years in Richey's murder

TORONTO — A Toronto man's "appetite for violent sex" and his desire to experience it led him to strangle a young woman hours after they met, an Ontario judge said in sentencing him to life in prison.
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Ontario reports 85 new COVID-19 cases, bringing province's total to 588

Ontario reports 85 new COVID-19 cases, bringing province's total to 588

TORONTO — Ontario reported 85 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 588, as non-essential businesses in the province prepared to close. The large increase included two more deaths, both in long-term care home residents.
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'We're going through the valley of tears,' Toronto cardinal says of pandemic

'We're going through the valley of tears,' Toronto cardinal says of pandemic

TORONTO — Catholic churches in Toronto are shutting their doors on the eve of Holy Week after the Ontario government deemed all places of worship non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and ordered them closed.
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Governments fight to curb COVID-19 and fallout from growing job losses

Governments fight to curb COVID-19 and fallout from growing job losses

TORONTO — The two-pronged battle to contain the spread of COVID-19 while inoculating the economy against the worst side effects saw governments on Tuesday rush to ease financial hardship amid massive job losses, even as they tightened restrictions th
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"I do" or "I don't": COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

"I do" or "I don't": COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

TORONTO — When Giovanna Loureiro and Jeffrey Nunes get married this Friday, it won't be with their 150 invited guests, nor at the lush greenhouse venue they had booked in Newmarket, Ont.
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What's essential? A look at businesses that can stay open in Ontario

What's essential? A look at businesses that can stay open in Ontario

TORONTO — As of 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, only businesses deemed essential workplaces will be allowed to remain open in Ontario during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Preparing for battle: Doctor on front lines shares how health-care is changing

Preparing for battle: Doctor on front lines shares how health-care is changing

TORONTO — Each morning when Dr. Seema Marwaha is preparing for work, she thinks about her husband, her 15-month-old son and the possibility she could bring home a dangerous virus.
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Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close

Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the closure Monday of all non-essential businesses in the province to help curb the spread of COVID-19. It will take effect Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and will last for at least 14 days.
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Kalen Schlatter found guilty of murder in killing of Tess Richey

Kalen Schlatter found guilty of murder in killing of Tess Richey

TORONTO — A Toronto man was found guilty of first-degree murder Monday in the killing of a young woman whose body was found crumpled at the bottom of an outdoor stairwell days after she failed to return from a night out with a friend.
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Ford says it's not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6

Ford says it's not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford acknowledged Monday that he doesn't think it is realistic to expect the province's public schools to reopen on April 6.
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