Who’s To Blame For Teen’s Death?

Bill Gillespie holds a photo of his son Alex in the spot where he was struck and killed by a TTC bus in 2010. Photo by Francis Crescia.

Two Beach parents are launching a $2-million lawsuit against the TTC and Toronto Police Service for negligence they say contributed to the death of their son in 2010. Bill Gillespie and Kathryn Wright filed the suit on May 22, alleging the bus that hit 17-year-old Alex Gillespie on Lake Shore Blvd. E. was speeding in an improper lane They … [Read more...]

Court Voids Etobicoke Centre Result

A ruling throwing out the federal election results for Etobicoke Centre means incumbent Conservative MP Ted Opitz could have to face the riding's former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj in a byelection.

An Ontario judge has voided the federal election results for Etobicoke Centre due to voter irregularities, setting the stage for either a byelection or an appeal before the Supreme Court. Former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj, who lost to Conservative Ted Opitz by 26 votes, appealed the results claiming some individuals were allowed to vote on … [Read more...]