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Israel launches ‘large-scale operation’ to locate last hostage in Gaza

NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel said Sunday its military was conducting a “large-scale operation” to locate the last hostage in Gaza, as Washington and other mediators pressure Israel and Hamas to move into the next phase of their ceasefire. The...

Jan 26, 2026 | Local

‘A great deal of disrespect’: Canadian veterans outraged by Trump’s NATO comments

A Canadian veteran said U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the contribution of NATO soldiers in Afghanistan show “a great deal of disrespect” toward those killed while fighting. In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Trump described NATO...

Jan 26, 2026 | Local

US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia. Speaking to journalists in Vilnius during a visit to Lithuania, Zelenskyy...

Jan 26, 2026 | Local

Home evacuated after 3-alarm fire in Queen West neighbourhood

Multiple people have been forced from their home after a three-alarm blaze in the Queen West neighbourhood. Toronto Fire Services (TFS) were called to a residence in the Stafford Street and King Street West area just before 8:50 p.m. The...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local

Trump’s latest tariff threats will hurt U.S. just as much as Canada, experts say

HALIFAX — International trade experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canada will hurt his own economy just as much, if not more, than Canada’s. They say that means Trump may ultimately...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local

Peel Region, Pearson Airport preparing for major snow event expected Sunday

Peel Region and Pearson Airport officials say they are preparing for significant snow expected tomorrow. Environment Canada has issued orange weather warnings across many parts of the GTA and Toronto. The weather agency says snowfall amounts of between 20 and...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local

The last two pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese panda fans are gathering Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China. Their departure Tuesday will leave Japan with no pandas for the first...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local

Man wanted in violent assault near St. Clair West Station

Police are searching for a man in connection with a violent assault on a female victim near St. Clair West Station. Investigators say a female victim was assaulted on a sidewalk by the man around 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 22...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local

Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions

Videos quickly emerged Saturday showing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a Border Patrol agent, with Democratic leaders in Minnesota saying the footage showed the deadly encounter was the result of untrained federal officers overreacting and the Trump...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local

Service on section of Line 6 Finch West LRT resumes after being shut down

The TTC says service on a section of the Line 6 Finch West LRT has resumed after it was shut down due to a mechanical problem. In a social media post on Saturday afternoon, the TTC said there was no...

Jan 25, 2026 | Local