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Man critically injured in Mississauga stabbing; 17-year-old in custody

A 17-year-old boy is facing an attempted murder charge after a man was critically injured following a stabbing in Mississauga. Police in Peel Region say a dispute between two people in a home in the Indian Grove and Indian Road...

Jul 18, 2026 | Local

Man, 21, facing almost a dozen gun-related charges, second suspect sought

A 21-year-old Toronto man is facing almost a dozen gun-related charges, and police say they are searching for a second person in connection with the investigation. Investigators say two men were walking in the Driftwood Avenue and Finch Avenue West...

Jul 18, 2026 | Local

Canadian wildfire smoke unlikely to postpone World Cup final, expert says

Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into northern New Jersey is highly unlikely to postpone Sunday’s World Cup final but worsening air quality could still force a delay, according to a medical expert. Dr. Myles Druckman, senior vice-president and global medical director...

Jul 18, 2026 | Local

No diarrhea-causing parasite outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say

OTTAWA — Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in Canada and that no lettuce implicated in an ongoing U.S. outbreak has been distributed in the country. Iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco...

Jul 18, 2026 | Local

Man arrested following stabbing incident near Allan Gardens

A man is in custody after another man was found with stab wounds near Allan Gardens. Toronto police say they were called to the George Street and Gerrard Street East area just after 2:30 p.m. for reports that someone had...

Jul 17, 2026 | Local

Mosquitoes in York Region test positive for West Nile

York Region Public Health says two mosquito traps in Markham have tested positive for the West Nile virus, the first ones reported in the area so far this summer. The public health unit monitors for West Nile activity by setting...

Jul 17, 2026 | Local

Canada’s concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar

WASHINGTON — The United States’ top trade official says the Trump administration isn’t going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions as official negotiations between Ottawa and Washington remain stalled. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday he’s...

Jul 17, 2026 | Local

Toronto Blue Jays to open 2027 season against rival Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are opening their 2027 season against one of their long-time rivals. Toronto will head to the Bronx to square off against the New York Yankees to open the 2027 season on March 25, MLB announced Thursday as part...

Jul 17, 2026 | Local

Some U.S. politicians take aim at Canada over wildfire smoke, senator calls for sanctions

As crews continue to work around the clock to respond to wildfires across northwestern Ontario, some American politicians have taken to social media to slam Canada and one senator is even calling for sanctions. While sharing a resident’s photo of...

Jul 17, 2026 | Local

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite, triggering a launch abort amid billowing clouds of smoke and vapor. Elon Musk, the...

Jul 17, 2026 | Local