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2 suspects wanted in trading card robbery investigation

Toronto police are searching for two suspects who are wanted in connection with a robbery investigation in North York. According to investigators, police were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Cedarcroft Boulevard at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday....

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Toronto man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman in Union Station

A Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Union Station earlier this week. Toronto police say they were called to the area on Tuesday just before 3 p.m. for reports of a sexual assault. The...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Drugs worth $50k seized, 2 facing trafficking charges in Oshawa

A man and woman are facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) say they executed a search warrant at a home in Oshawa on Thursday and seized a quantity of drugs,...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

City confirms explosion at Downsview Park was part of Drake video shoot, councillor calls it...

A large explosion at Downsview Park on Thursday night was part of a “Project Bot” video shoot by Toronto rapper, Drake, the City of Toronto tells CityNews. The City says a Special effects (SPFX) permit was issued for the production....

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

3 people rushed to hospital after Mississauga townhouse fire

Three people were rushed to a hospital in serious condition Friday evening following a residential fire in Mississauga. Emergency crews were called to 3079 Fifth Line West, near Erin Mills Parkway and Dundas Street at approximately 6 p.m. for reports...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68

SAO PAULO (AP) — Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer known to his Brazilian compatriots as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68. Schmidt’s family said in a statement that he fought a brain tumor for 15 years...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

‘They suck’: Lutnick criticizes Canada’s trade strategy

OTTAWA — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada’s trade strategy on Friday, adding, “They suck.” Lutnick was responding to a report in the Financial Post quoting Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul saying time is on Canada’s side...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

3 men arrested, 1 wanted in series of carjackings across Toronto

Authorities have arrested three men and are searching for one additional suspect who is wanted in connection with a series of carjackings that took place across Toronto during the last three weeks. According to investigators, the four suspects committed at...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued. The U.S. Department of Transportation said in a federal court filing Thursday that it has completed its review...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

Devils hire Panthers’ Sunny Mehta as general manager

The New Jersey Devils have a new head of hockey operations. Sunny Mehta, formerly an assistant with the Florida Panthers, has been hired by the Devils as general manager, the team announced on Thursday. Mehta was also reportedly a candidate in the Toronto Maple...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local