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New DNA testing links unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974 to serial killer Ted...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the local sheriff’s office said Wednesday. Laura Ann Aime, 17, went missing Halloween...

Apr 2, 2026 | Local

Feds to extend initiative to reduce homelessness with $125M investment

The Government of Canada announced it will be extending the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) on Wednesday. The federal government says it will invest $125 million into the extension of the UHEI, as many Canadians are experiencing homelessness or...

Apr 2, 2026 | Local

Alcohol, ‘Buy Canadian’ policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report

OTTAWA — Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S. The annual document prepared by the Office of the United States...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

Woman struck by vehicle in Riverdale

A 41-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Riverdale. Toronto police were called to Gerrard Street and Broadview Avenue just before 9:30 p.m. to reports of a collision. The woman was transported to...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

Scherzer anchors bounce-back win as Blue Jays ‘out-team’ Rockies

On a few occasions this spring, John Schneider described the Toronto Blue Jays’ approach as trying to “out-team the other team,” and Tuesday night, game No. 5 of the regular season, demonstrated that ethos in action. Cody Ponce’s knee injury 2.1...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

Bosnia and Herzegovina beats Italy to qualify for World Cup; to face Canada

For the third straight time, Italy will miss the FIFA World Cup. And because of that, Toronto won’t get the spectacle of a Canada-Italy World Cup match. In a shock result, visiting Italy lost 2-1 (4-1 on penalty kicks) to...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

Leafs looking for ‘data-centric’ hockey ops leader to replace Treliving: Pelley

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to hire a “data-centric” visionary as they move on from a disappointing NHL season that led to the firing of general manager Brad Treliving. Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment president and chief executive...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

FIFA World Cup 2026: Guide to TTC service increases, improvements

The TTC is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to Toronto this June, with additional service on all modes of transit for fans to get around the city smoothly. In partnership with the City of Toronto, the...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Speaking to reporters in Peterborough, Ont., on Tuesday, Poilievre called the project a “boondoggle” that would...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local

2 suspects surrender after replica gun found at high-school basketball game in Oshawa: police

Durham Regional Police investigators say two suspects have turned themselves in after a replica handgun was found following a fight at a high school basketball game in Oshawa earlier this month. Paid-duty officers were stationed at the Durham College Athletic...

Apr 1, 2026 | Local