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Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

North Korean leader Kim and his daughter try out new pistols at shooting range

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter fired pistols during an inspection of a light munitions factory, state media photos showed Thursday, as he pushes to modernize conventional forces after years of...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault, other offences

A Toronto police officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and other offences.  Peel Regional Police say they arrested 39-year-old Farhan Ali of Markham after an investigation by their special victims unit.  They say he has been...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Brampton council considering LED crosswalks as part of new traffic calming measures

It’s been nearly four months since the Ford government banned speed enforcement cameras, leaving cities searching for other ways to slow drivers down. In Brampton, city officials say they received around $7 million from the province to help with the installation...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Canada beats Cuba to clinch first-ever WBC quarterfinal berth

Canada advanced to the World Baseball Classic’s playoff round for the first time in the international tournament’s 20-year history. Bo Naylor had an RBI double and Otto Lopez followed with a two-run single as Canada (3-1) scored three in the...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief

EDMONTON — The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says King Charles “expressed his concern” after hearing about Alberta’s separatist push in a face-to-face meeting with Indigenous leaders on Wednesday. Grand Chief Joey Pete, who was...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Toronto police warn public about auto insurance scam

The old adage “if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is” comes to mind after a warning from Toronto police about an auto insurance scam that’s making the rounds. Investigators say they’ve received a number of...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role

The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm OpenAI by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the mass shooting in the community last month. Cia Edmonds, whose 12-year-old daughter...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Ottawa earmarks $10 million to help protect Jewish institutions after gunfire attacks

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $10 million to help Jewish communities bolster security at their gathering places after three Toronto-area synagogues were struck with gunfire in recent days. The money dispensed through the federal Canada Community Security Program...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local

Transit signal priority in place along both Line 6 Finch West and Line 5 Eglinton

The TTC says transit riders on both Lines 5 and 6 should see improved trip times following the implementation of transit signal priority. Changes have been made to traffic signals on the street-level portions of each line that will allow...

Mar 12, 2026 | Local