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Hamilton police investigating suspicious death, foul play believed to be involved

Hamilton police are investigating the death of a man who was discovered in a culvert on Wednesday morning. Investigator say they were called to the north end of Fruitland Road after a civillian found a body on the rocks by...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program

OTTAWA — The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents under a program meant to promote family reunification. The Immigration...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

Scooter driver injured in crash with vehicle in Mississauga

A scooter driver has been rushed to hospital after a collision with a vehicle in Mississauga Wednesday afternoon. Peel police say they were called to Cawthra Road and Queensway East just after 12:30 p.m. to reports of a crash. The...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be conducted...

Jul 16, 2026 | Local

Brampton man, 31, accused of trafficking a child for sexual services

A Brampton man is facing a slew of charges in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation in the City of Vaughan. Earlier this month, detectives say they spotted a victim at a hotel in the area of Applewood Crescent...

Jul 15, 2026 | Local

Woman stabbed in downtown Toronto, police searching for 1 suspect

A woman was stabbed in downtown Toronto on Tuesday evening, according to authorities. Police say it happened near Sherbourne and Dundas Streets just after 8:30 p.m. One woman was located with a stab wound. She was transported to a hospital...

Jul 15, 2026 | Local

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10% of...

Jul 15, 2026 | Local

Anand offers Brazil $125M in energy financing, seals wildfire pact amid trade talks

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced $125 million in financing for sustainable infrastructure in Brazil, a country she describes as one of Canada’s closest partners on the global stage. Anand was in Sao Paulo on Tuesday for...

Jul 15, 2026 | Local

Toronto teen found after missing since Saturday

Toronto police have called off the search for a missing 15-year-old girl after she was found Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, detectives held a press conference alerting the public to the disappearance of a teen who they said went...

Jul 15, 2026 | Local

Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The speech comes...

Jul 15, 2026 | Local