CityNews - Toronto (3 minutes ago)
Winter is about to make its presence felt as double-digit wind chills are set to grip Toronto and the GTA starting this weekend. Environment Canada is warning residents to be prepared for very cold conditions with temperatures "colder than those that have been seen the last several years.” An arctic surge making its way from […]
ReadCBC - Toronto (6 minutes ago)
A Pakistani man accused of planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting in New York has been ordered to appear in a Quebec court for a U.S. extradition hearing next month. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan is wanted by U.S. authorities to stand trial in connection with an alleged plot to attack a Jewish centre.
ReadCBC - Windsor (7 minutes ago)
After more than a year of being forced to stay away from his mother's long-term care home in Windsor, Paul Ziman broke the ban imposed upon him by Village at St. Clair to see his mom for the holidays — leading to his arrest and heightening calls from advocates for police forces to be properly trained in cases like these.
ReadCBC - Kitchener-Waterloo (7 minutes ago)
The Ontario government is rolling out a province-wide dashboard to monitor people who are out on bail for firearms-related offences, the province announced Wednesday. This dashboard is a situational awareness tool for police, the province said.
ReadCBC - Kitchener-Waterloo (7 minutes ago)
Hundreds lined up as early as 2 a.m. in the cold Wednesday after word got around that a doctor is setting up a new family medicine practice in Walkerton, in a scene that illustrates Ontario's severe family doctor shortage in rural areas.
ReadCityNews - Toronto (57 minutes ago)
A teenager has been critically injured in a shooting near the Humber College campus in north Etobicoke. Police say were called to an apartment building on Humberline Drive near Humber College Boulevard just after 9:30 p.m. Friday for reports of gunshots. When they arrived they found a 16-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds. He was […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (An hour ago)
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Friday night. Rickard Rakell, Anthony Beauvillier, Cody Glass, and Bryan Rust also scored for Pittsburgh who ended a three-game losing streak. Owen […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (An hour ago)
The Raptors' road woes continued Friday night at Fiserv Forum against the host Milwaukee Bucks, who just may have found their stride following an aborted start to the season. Given their away struggles, no one expected the Raptors to post their third straight win following home victories over Golden State and Boston, but everyone did […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (An hour ago)
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting near Humber College on Friday night. According to a social media update from Toronto Police, officers responded to reports of a person shot at Humberline Dr. and Humber College Blvd. in Etobicoke’s Rexdale area at about 9:40 p.m. When officers arrived, they found...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (2 hours ago)
NEW YORK (AP) — A bull moose that fell through lake ice in the Adirondack Mountains was saved by New York conservation officials in a laborious cold-water rescue. The moose fell through the ice around 11 a.m. Thursday, about 200 feet (60 meters) from shore on Lake Abanakee, the New York State Department of Environmental […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (2 hours ago)
While there are still many questions being asked about the Ford government's controversial redevelopment of Ontario Place, a member of the premier's inner circle will not be the subject of a former probe - at least for the time being. The province's integrity commissioner has declined a request from Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles to […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (2 hours ago)
A man and a woman are facing charges after a young person was allegedly sexually assaulted in Welland. Niagara Regional Police say 26-year-old James Turner and 30-year-old Amanda Fobert are in custody after detectives with the Child Abuse Unit began an investigation earlier this month. Both Turner and Fobert are facing charges of sexual assault...
ReadCityNews - Toronto (3 hours ago)
A Toronto mother is desperately seeking the return of her three-year-old son, who she alleges was taken to India by her divorced husband in violation of court orders. Speaking to OMNI News, Camila Vilas Boas says her ex-husband, Kapil Sunak, left Toronto for Delhi in July 2024 with their son and has not returned. She says Sunak failed […]
ReadCBC - Windsor (3 hours ago)
For many in Windsor-Essex, the Detroit Lions feel like the hometown NFL team. The city eagerly cheering for the Lions as they prepare to take on the Washington Commanders on Saturday, for a shot at their first Super Bowl. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters at a press conference on Thursday he welcomes the enthusiasm of the fans across the...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (3 hours ago)
The Toronto Sceptres are back in the win column after a prolonged absence and a veil of uncertainty has been lifted. A team that has been playing well enough to win for the better part of three weeks but wasn't getting the results finally got a victory earlier this week against an opponent they have […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
HONOLULU (AP) — Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year’s are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Dr. Kevin Foster, the director of the Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix, said flying particles and debris...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
FREELAND FEAR FACTOR It should be a coronation of Chrystia Freeland as both President-elect Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin are afraid of her kind of woman, one who will keep you at the table until you give in. She will also steer the Liberals back to being more fiscally responsible and bringing the country […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
OTTAWA — Pat King, an organizer of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protest, is set to be sentenced Feb. 7. Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland found King guilty on five counts In November, including mischief and disobeying a court order. He was found not guilty on three counts of intimidation and one count of obstructing police. […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (5 hours ago)
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move that many baseball executives have long expected. The San Diego...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
NEW YORK — The NHL suspended forward Maxim Tsyplakov of the New York Islanders three games Friday for delivering an illegal check in a game. Tsyplakov received the ban for hitting Philadelphia forward Ryan Poehling in the head during the first period of the Flyers’ 5-3 win Thursday night. Tsyplakov will forfeit US$14,843.76 in salary. […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
TORONTO — New head coach Robin Fraser added to his coaching staff Friday with Toronto FC making a deal to pry loose two of his former assistants from the Colorado Rapids. To get assistant coach Neil Emblen and video coach Jase Kim on board, Toronto sent its first-round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft to […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
Peel Regional Police have charged an 18-year-old Mississauga man in connection with two violent carjackings earlier this month. Police say a 72-year-old man was in his driveway in the area of Airport Rd. and Morning Star Dr. on Thursday when he was approached by two suspects who assaulted and threatened him while making demands for […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
Two men face 21 charges stemming from a drug trafficking investigation. Halton Regional Police say the investigation – dubbed Project Thriller – was launched in November 2024 into two suspected drug traffickers using rental vehicles and operating in the GTA. A search warrant was executed on Jan. 13 at a Thorold home and both suspects […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (6 hours ago)
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a vehicle at Lakeshore Boulevard and Lower Jarvis Street. Toronto police were called to the intersection just after 3 p.m. on Friday. Both drivers remained on the scene. A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital via an emergency run in serious, but stable condition. […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (7 hours ago)
Planters made out of basketballs are Filipino-Vietnamese Canadian Olivia Ho’s specialty, which earned her a spot in the Toronto Tempo’s inaugural merchandise launch. Under Ho’s business The Give and Grow, she aims to empower women in sport and believes that the establishment of Canada’s first WNBA team aligns with her message. “Having a...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (7 hours ago)
Both Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy and regional councillor Chris Leahy have condemned the discovery of several swastikas carved into the bathroom of the Whitby Central Library. Leahy says he'll be moving a motion to council to have hate motivated vandalism automatically reported to human rights groups like B'nai Brith. "The library is not the place...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (7 hours ago)
A 32-year-old Hamilton man faces aggravated assault charges after what police are calling an unprovoked attack on a 70-year-old Hamilton man on Friday. Cops say the victim was beaten with a collapsible baton on the head and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but has since been upgraded to stable. Police responded to the […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (7 hours ago)
York Regional Police say they have located and charged a 33-year-old man from King Township wanted for attempted murder on New Year's Day. Police say, on Jan. 1 at around 9:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at a motel in the area of Hwy. 11 and Canal Rd. in King Township […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (7 hours ago)
The Ontario government says seniors will find it easier to renew their drivers' licences beginning next month. A news release issued by the province on Friday said seniors aged 80 and over will enjoy a "more convenient process” for renewing their licences beginning on Feb. 3. Drivers in this age group will be able to […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (7 hours ago)
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said Friday. Police said Rhymes, whose legal name is Trevor Smith, was issued a desk appearance ticket for third-degree assault, a misdemeanour, on Tuesday related to an incident in Brooklyn, New York, on Jan. 10. Police […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (7 hours ago)
Peel Regional Police have charged a 21-year-old Barrie man, already on a probation order for various criminal offences and prohibited from driving province-wide, in connection with a Mississauga break-in and theft last year. Police allege the suspect broke into a residence near Lorne Park Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. W. on June 15, 2024, and stole […]
ReadWindsor Star - Local (8 hours ago)
The stack of pita chips keeps growing higher for Cedar Valley Selections and Ottawa has made another big bet on the Windsor food manufacturer to help it increase its capacity and market reach. For the second time in two years, FedDev Ontario has given the company a $1-million repayable, zero-interest loan to scale up to […]
ReadWindsor Star - Local (8 hours ago)
A 50-year-old Windsor man faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, after a woman was struck with a vehicle. LaSalle police began investigating the incident Monday when a 48-year-old woman reported to police that a male acquaintance deliberately drove his pickup truck toward her at a park in the 4600 block of Malden Road. Police said...
ReadWindsor Star - Local (8 hours ago)
Ontario Provincial Police are searching for several assault suspects after one person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police were called to Prince Albert Street North, near Main Street West in Kingsville, Tuesday around 10:20 p.m., where they found a male with wounds caused by an edged weapon. He was transported to hospital...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
A grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted a doctor who is accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients over a period of more than a decade. The patients sued Dr. Derrick Todd, who has been accused of performing unnecessary pelvic floor therapy, breast examinations, testicular examinations and other unwarranted procedures on...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
A woman who found herself getting body-slammed during a road rage incident in Ohio has confirmed her identity and revealed that she "learned her lesson.” Katreena Aiken, 36, identified herself as the driver from the Jan. 4 incident in Toledo, Ohio, after video showed a woman driving a blue sedan slam on her brakes and […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
A Florida jury on Friday found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans following the Taliban takeover of that country. It was an unusual ruling against a media outlet in a defamation case. Libel laws are generally protective of news organizations, and plaintiffs must […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
A pair of Durham Regional Police officers have been criminally charged after a police chase the wrong way down a stretch of Hwy. 401 ended in a head-on crash that killed four – including an infant and his grandparents. The Special Investigations Unit revealed Friday that Sgt. Richard Flynn and Const. Brandon Hamilton have been […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
Building big, ambitious projects has become increasingly difficult in Canada in recent years, particularly in the energy sector. Whether it's carbon-capture projects in Alberta, offshore wind turbines in Newfoundland and Labrador or hydroelectric dams in the James Bay area, getting a project off the ground is a Herculean task, especially if it...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
Old horse traders will tell you the only time a rip-off occurs is when the buyer wants to buy more than the seller wants to sell. The anticipated trade war between the United States and Canada will end with a trade deal. The question is what will that deal look like? Not good If Canadians […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
Like converts to a religion, it's amusing that federal politicians, who had previously trash-talked and legislated against Alberta's oil and gas industry, have suddenly seen the light. Until recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scolded Alberta for its reliance on oil and gas. His government attempted to stifle the industry. At one point, he...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
Madeline Schizas wants her crown back. The two-time national women’s champion enters this weekend’s Canadian figure skating championships hungry for redemption after falling short of a three-peat last year. “I’m very motivated,” a confident Schizas said Friday after her practice session at Place Bell. “I’d like to win another Canadian...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
If you are considering purchasing tickets for the next Lotto Max or Lotto 649 draw — or Lottario, Daily Grand or Ontario 49, for that matter — you may want to hold off. Celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman spoke with the folks at Casino.ca about what days are lucky — and unlucky — for […]
ReadOttawa Citizen - Local (8 hours ago)
Ottawa police have charged a 30-year-old man with murder and arson in connection with an Oct. 8 fire on Rossland Avenue in Nepean that claimed the life of Ottokie Kelly, a 51-year-old woman. Ahmed Hozayen, 30, of Ottawa, has been charged with first-degree murder, as well as four arson-related offences. Hozayen appeared in court Friday […]
ReadOttawa Citizen - Local (8 hours ago)
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the homicide of Wilson Sabarros who was found dead in his Barrhaven home last week. Ottawa police said Friday that Mia Tejada, 28, and Omar Assaad, 26, are both charged with first-degree murder. The accused, both from Ottawa, were expected to appear in court […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (8 hours ago)
A man with an extensive criminal history involving alleged stolen vehicles is in custody after several Toronto police cruisers were struck in Moss Park on Thursday night. Authorities say the incident occurred in the Richmond Street East and George Street area around 10:15 p.m. when officers were notified of a stolen vehicle close to their […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (8 hours ago)
An 18-year-old from Mississauga has been charged in connection with two violent carjackings. Peel police say a 72-year-old man was in his driveway in the area of Airport Road and Morning Star Drive on January 16 when two suspects approached him, assaulted him and demanded the keys to his vehicle before fleeing the scene. The […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (8 hours ago)
When Douglas Judson asked the Township of Emo to declare June as Pride month and display a rainbow flag for a week in 2020, he never imagined the request would turn into a years-long legal dispute that still has no end in sight. “This is generally a non-controversial thing to ask for,” said Judson, the […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
It's going on five years since Montreal's Carey Price wedged his pads in the way of what most thought would be a long post-season run by the Maple Leafs. Since that first-round upset to this season, Canadiens' netminding hasn't been much of a factor in regular play where Toronto mostly owned the series (7-3-1) and […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
Imagine that you're floating on the water's surface, looking down through your snorkelling mask. Some 15 feet below, a manta ray with a wingspan of perhaps 20 feet languidly swims around and around over a coral reef with not a care in the world. It's a mesmerizing image, but it's not one that comes from […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
Islam Makhachev said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time, but does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame. He has a chance to do something Saturday night in Inglewood, California, that no other fighter in his division has ever accomplished — successfully […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C., captured gold Friday, the final day of World Cup ski cross racing competition. Ottawa’s Hannah Schmidt earned bronze despite a crash with teammate Brittany Phelan, of Mont-Tremblant, Que., who placed fourth. Schmidt was taken to hospital with a leg injury while Phelan escaped unscathed. Fanny Smith of Switzerland...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
Denis Law, the only Scottish soccer player to win the Ballon d’Or, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, a Manchester United great and Scotland international, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United on Friday. “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
One of the plotters in the 2017 murder of popular Toronto hairstylist Fabio Sementilli at his Los Angeles home pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday. Now, Christopher Austin, 38, is expected to point the finger at Sementilli’s merry widow Monica, who is scheduled to go on trial for first-degree murder on Tuesday. Austin will be […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (9 hours ago)
Two Durham police officers have been charged in connection to a fatal crash on Highway 401 that involved a wrong-way driver fleeing from police. Durham police had been called to a robbery at an LCBO in Clarington just after 8 p.m. on April 29, 2024. When police arrived, the suspect fled in a cargo van, […]
ReadCBC - Kitchener-Waterloo (10 hours ago)
A Canadian doctor living in Hawaii is suing a Toronto auction house over a painting he claims is an original Tom Thomson. Michael Murray said the painting was sent to Waddington's Auctioneers & Appraisers to be put up for sale, but the auction house denies it was ever there.
ReadWindsor Star - Local (10 hours ago)
Windsor-Essex filmmakers, ranging from students to seasoned professionals, bring their short films to the screen in a special showcase this month. “We understand the need to get your work out in front of audiences,” said Ted Bezaire, co-organizer of the Windsor-Essex Short Film Showcase. “As filmmakers you want people to see your stuff, and...
ReadWindsor Star - Local (10 hours ago)
Assumption University's efforts at interfaith dialogue have been recognized by the chairman of a major global construction and infrastructure development company with a $100,000 donation. John Beck, chairman of Toronto-based Aecon Group, made the donation this week to the Windsor educational institution after being "impressed with Assumption...
ReadWindsor Star - Local (10 hours ago)
Windsor police are searching for three suspects accused of striking a man with a firearm before forcing their way into a downtown residence and making off with stolen possessions. Officers responded Sunday, Jan. 12, shortly before 9 p.m. to reports of a break-in at a residence in the 1500 block of Bruce Avenue. Police said […]
ReadWindsor Star - Local (10 hours ago)
After 34 years leading one of North America’s largest car expos, Rod Alberts has played a key role in transforming the Detroit Auto Show from a small media-driven event into a consumer-focused experience where attendees can hunt for their next vehicle. The outgoing executive director is optimistic the Detroit Auto Show, with a history spanning...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
A grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted a doctor who is accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients over a period of more than a decade. The patients sued Dr. Derrick Todd, who has been accused of performing unnecessary pelvic floor therapy, breast examinations, testicular examinations and other unwarranted procedures on...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy chats with WWE Superstar Bianca Belair about the ups and downs of being on the main roster, if she prefers competing in singles or tag team matches, her career which is coming up on 10 years, favourite memories of wrestling in Canada, what it's like to be on the cover […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
Calorie labels in supermarkets and restaurants have little impact on consumer choices, researchers found, fueling doubts about whether the practice is worth keeping. The effect of the dietary information is a calorie reduction of about 1.8%, which amounts to removing two almonds from a 600-calorie meal, according to a review by the U.K. nonprofit...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
The day Barry and Margaret Sharman were married in 1968, they brought their wedding party to a photographer’s studio not far from their home in Canada. The group posed for some portraits, but weeks later when the photos were ready, there was a problem. The Sharmans, who were cash-strapped newlyweds, did not have enough money […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
Joel Embiid again has swelling in his left knee and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming road trip, the latest injury setback for the all-star centre, who has played in only 13 games this season. Embiid had been sidelined for the last six games with a sprained left foot. The 76ers said Friday that Embiid […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
Amanda Richter had no plans of getting a dog. Then she stumbled upon a photo of a rescue with a crooked snout. “I just fell in love with him right away,” said Richter, 35, a photographer who lives on Vancouver Island. Richter discovered Brodie the dog through a Facebook post by a shelter in Alberta […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is urging drivers to avoid all roadways in southern Manitoba as storm conditions have made visibility near zero in certain areas. Several highways, including the Perimeter and the Trans-Canada Highway from Brandon to Winnipeg, are closed due to the storm. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure says priority...
ReadCityNews - Toronto (11 hours ago)
Warning: The video attached to this article contains language that some readers might find offensive. A man from Newfoundland is facing charges stemming from an incident captured in a now-viral video showing a passenger grabbing a taxi cab driver’s steering wheel in a perceived attempt to cause an accident in Whitby. The cab driver’s dashcam...
ReadWindsor Star - Local (11 hours ago)
With the bulk of Essex County’s greenhouse crops shipped across the American border, a spokesman for the region’s economically important agricultural sector warns there could be major job losses if President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs take effect. Richard Lee, executive director of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG),...
ReadWindsor Star - Local (11 hours ago)
The cases of two Windsor women in their 20s who recently disappeared within weeks of each other are unrelated, according to police. Officers continue to search for Shilan Shahbazian, 26, and Rupinder Kaur, 27, who both went missing in Windsor. “There is absolutely no indication that these cases are connected,” Windsor Police Service spokesman...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
ATLANTA — A Georgia man suffering a mental health crisis wandered into a Sealy Mattress facility, and his body was found locked inside the back of a truck there about a week later, his family says in a wrongful death lawsuit filed this week. Relatives had been frantically searching for Joshua Armour late into the […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump may take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather. “The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “There is an Arctic...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
Unfair. Astonishing. Un-American. That is how tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood sees the staggering wealth inequality in the U.S. today. In response, he and his family have pledged to give away half their wealth within five years, starting with $1 million gifts to eight nonprofits this month. His warning about the dangers of growing inequity was […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump will choose to lead the U.S. Secret Service one of the agents who covered him after a gunmen opened fire at the candidate during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Donald Trump Jr. said his father will be naming Sean Curran, who heads the president-elect’s personal detail as special […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
EAST BERLIN, Pa. — An American accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” was ordered held without bail Friday during a court hearing in Pennsylvania. The appearance by Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, came a day after he arrived […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
Hudson’s Bay says it has laid off 41 staff as it revamps the retailer’s structure. Charla Parkinson, a spokesperson for the department store chain, confirmed the staffing cut in an email but did not answer questions about what roles or cities laid off staff were in. She positioned the layoff as a result of “challenging […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
MIAMI — Miami police have identified the man accused of killing two homeless people and injuring two others in an unprovoked attack. Brenton Clarke, 36, of Inwood, New York, was arrested shortly after the Thursday morning attack, officials said. He has no arrest history in Miami but does have an arrest history for minor offences […]
ReadCityNews - Toronto (12 hours ago)
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Myles Straw and additional international bonus pool money in a perceived effort to sign Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi reports that Toronto received $2 million in international spending from the Cleveland Guardians, who also sent Straw to the Blue Jays for a player to...
ReadCBC - Thunder Bay (12 hours ago)
Homelessness in northern Ontario has grown four times faster than in communities in other parts of the province over the last eight years, and new research suggests it could more than quadruple over the next decade. The numbers come from a new report from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Here's what local advocates and leaders want...
ReadCBC - Thunder Bay (12 hours ago)
The City of Thunder Bay has released its proposed operating budget for 2025, which — if approved — would see a municipal tax levy increase of 3.7 per cent. Here are some of the main highlights and what the public can expect ahead of budget deliberations in the coming weeks.
ReadWindsor Star - Local (12 hours ago)
Windsor police are gearing up to join a new provincial initiative aimed at cracking down on high-risk offenders not complying with their bail conditions. The Ontario government announced Wednesday it is targeting repeat and violent offenders with the launch of the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard. "It's information sharing across the entire...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (12 hours ago)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean. SpaceX’s Elon Musk said preliminary indications are that leaking fuel built up pressure in the cavity above the engine firewall. The resulting fire would have doomed the spacecraft. […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (12 hours ago)
QUEBEC — Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has officially applied to enter the race to lead the Quebec Liberal Party. Coderre announced last June that he would run for the leadership, but has struggled to get ahead of media reports that he owes roughly $400,000 to the federal and provincial tax agencies. He said in […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (12 hours ago)
WASHINGTON — The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week. Once a skeptic who said a few years ago that bitcoin ” seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (12 hours ago)
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions. Russian and Iranian officials say the “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers all areas — from trade and...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (12 hours ago)
OTTAWA — With TikTok facing an imminent ban in the United States, many Canadian users are moving to rival Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu — also known as RedNote — pushing it to the top of download charts in Canada. The ban is being driven by security concerns about TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd. […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (12 hours ago)
It’s like the annual offseason World Series: The Toronto Blue Jays versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Unfortunately for Jays fans, we know how that has turned out in the past. That said, a report from MLB insider Francys Romero on Friday morning suggests that the San Diego Padres are out of the running for highly […]
ReadCBC - Toronto (13 hours ago)
York Regional Police say they have charged a 19-year-old man with manslaughter and a host of other offences in connection with the death of a Markham woman last summer. The man is the sixth person to face charges after 56-year-old Yuk-Ying Anita Mui's remains were found in August.
ReadCBC - Toronto (13 hours ago)
New labour contracts across Toronto city divisions and agencies could cost taxpayers almost as much as the city will be taking in through a proposed 6.9 per cent property tax hike. Toronto's 2025 budget includes a provision of $300 million to address increased costs from potential union agreements and contracts.
ReadCityNews - Toronto (13 hours ago)
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a dog and setting a Mississauga home on fire. Peel Regional Police were called to the residence on Atwater Avenue in the area of Lakeshore Road East and Cawthra Road shortly before noon for reports of a house on fire. When fire crews arrived, they located […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
LSU reserve quarterback Colin Hurley was hospitalized following a car smashed into an oak tree near campus early Thursday morning. His condition was described as “stable” in a statement from his family that was released by the university. Hurley, a freshman from Jacksonville, Florida, who has yet to play for the Tigers, was found unresponsive...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
Erling Haaland has signed a new contract at Manchester City through 2034, committing his long-term future to the Premier League champions with one of the most lucrative deals in soccer amid uncertain times for the club on and off the field. City announced the deal — covering 10 years from the start of this season […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
The Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabeu Stadium, the league announced Friday. The Dolphins will be the designated “home” team at Real Madrid ‘s venue, which features a soccer pitch that retracts to make way for a field that […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
‘Hospitality’ to take centre stage at this year’s show IDS Toronto, with its promise of bringing together industry-leading brands with emerging and established global talent, is set to take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 23-26, 2025. "IDS25 promises to highlight innovative interior design that inspires both industry...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to block a federal law that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States as early as this weekend if the wildly popular video-sharing app does not divest from Chinese ownership. The justices’ order was a blow for TikTok, prohibiting its operation in the lead-up to Monday’s inauguration of […]
ReadToronto Sun - Local (13 hours ago)
NEW YORK — Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. These planetary hangouts happen when several planets appear to line up in the night sky at once. “They’re not in a straight line, but they’re pretty close together on […]
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Goodbye clutter, hello hidden appliances and pantries Sustainability and wellness, calming earth tones and lighting design will have the biggest impacts in kitchen design over the next three years, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) 2025 Kitchen Trends Report. Emerging trends include personalized design, clutter...
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