Teen airlifted to trauma centre after car hits pole and flips over in Mississauga
A teenager was airlifted to a trauma centre on Friday afternoon following a serious two-vehicle collision in Mississauga, police say. Emergency crews were called to the Erindale area, near Dundas Street West and Cedarglen Gate, just before 2:45 p.m. Authorities...
Human trafficking investigation leads to dozens of charges, multiple arrests in Halton
Dozens of charges have been laid in connection with a months-long human trafficking investigation in Halton Region. Police say “Project Troubadour” spanned several jurisdictions and led to multiple arrests. It is the largest human trafficking probe in the area’s history...
‘Too big to rig’: Alberta separation petition succeeds with 223K verified signatures
EDMONTON — A citizen-led petition seeking to force a vote on Alberta quitting Canada is officially successful. Elections Alberta announced Friday it verified nearly 223,000 signatures out of almost 280,000 valid names counted. The petition needed almost 178,000 signatures to...
Italy seeks extradition of Vaughan man for mafia-related charges
Italian authorities are seeking the extradition of a man from Vaughan, Ont. who was convicted in absentia of belonging to a mafia-style group more than a decade ago. In a statement to CityNews, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) confirmed the...
Federal government rejects Ford’s Billy Bishop airport expansion plan
The federal government has rejected a plan to expand Billy Bishop City Airport in Toronto. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon issued a statement on Friday saying that he would not proceed with the expansion plan suggested by Ontario Premier Doug Ford,...
First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
TORONTO — In a Toronto hotel off Highway 401, a bag check station screening for alcohol greets people in the lobby. Cat Lake First Nation operations manager Derek Spence said it’s to limit drinking among residents who evacuated from the...
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest report, Romo performed poorly on field...
Man wanted after 3D printed firearms parts found in Whitchurch-Stouffville home: York police
York Regional Police are looking for a man in connection with a firearms manufacturing investigation in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Police received information about the alleged manufacturing of 3D-printed firearms at a home in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and began an investigation into...
Ottawa acknowledges “lasting impact” of forced adoptions but offers no apology
TORONTO — The federal government acknowledged this week that forced adoptions had a lasting impact on people and families in Canada after the Second World War but stopped short of offering the public apology sought by advocates, including some affected...
Second suspect arrested in 2023 Mississauga homicide of delivery driver
Peel Regional Police (PRP) say a second man has been arrested and charged in connection with the 2023 killing of a 24‑year‑old Brampton food delivery driver who died after a violent carjacking in Mississauga. Gurvinder Nath was attacked in the...
