News of the day: Slain Toronto cop Marc Pinizzotto hailed as hero, ‘best dad’ ever

Catch up on the stories we’re following today

Published Jun 24, 2026  •  2 minute read

The procession before the funeral for Toronto Police Const. Marc Pinizzotto at Toronto Congress Centre on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk /Toronto Sun

It’s Wednesday, June 24. Here are the top stories we’re following today:

Article content

Slain Toronto cop Marc Pinizzotto hailed as hero, ‘best dad’ ever

Article content

Recommended Videos

Article content

The murder of Toronto Police Emergency Task Force member Const. Marc Pinizzotto has reverberated across the city and country. On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, that tragic event culminated in swells of blue tears for the 43-year-old hero cop. A devastating loss for his family, friends, police colleagues, the city and country.

Read the story

Dutch Health, Welfare and Sport Minister Sophie Hermans speaks to the press ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting in the Hague on May 8, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht /Getty Images

Child under 12 euthanized in Netherlands in first case since law changed

An “incurably ill” child under the age of 12 has been euthanized in the Netherlands, marking the first case since the country’s euthanasia law changed two years ago. Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans wrote in a letter to parliament that the child had died last year, but did not include any other details including their gender, age, their date of death or the illness they suffered from, according to the Dutch broadcaster NOS.

Read the story

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow speaks during the 2025 Canada’s Walk of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025, in Toronto. Photo by Jeremy Chan /Getty Images

‘SPEED KILLS:’ Olivia Chow calls for return of automated enforcement cameras

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow wants to increase the level of traffic enforcement in the city by inviting back what some consider to be an unwanted guest — speed cameras. “I have said many times that speed kills,” Chow said Wednesday at a news conference. “This report that we just got on city council is horrifying.”

Article content

Read the story

A road signs on the QEW Niagara-bound indicates the beginning of the 110-km/h zone on June 24, 2026. Photo by Peter Power /Postmedia Network

Speed limits increasing to 110 km/h on selected Ontario roads

Decreased travel times and improved efficiency are the perceived benefits as the Ontario government is raising the speed limit on 938 km of the province’s highways. “King welcomes the province’s continued investment in improving transportation efficiency across Ontario,” King City Mayor Steve Pellegrini said Wednesday. “Expanding the 110-km/h speed limit to additional highway sections will help people and goods move more efficiently.”

Read the story

Morgan Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates in warmups prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena on March 7, 2026, in Toronto. Photo by Chris Tanouye /Getty Images

How it got to this point for Morgan Rielly and the Maple Leafs

There was a time when it appeared Morgan Rielly would play the most games in Maple Leafs history. It seems safe to say that’s not going to come to fruition. Trade talks involving the Leafs and the veteran defenceman are well underway.

Read the story

Article content