Canada approves first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. The product from the Canadian company Apotex is known as Svemia and is a generic version of the brand-name drug Wegovy from Denmark’s Novo Nordisk. Health...
Motorcyclist dead after crash in east Scarborough: Toronto police
Toronto police officers say a male motorcyclist has died after a crash in east Scarborough Monday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to Neilson Road, just south of Tapscott Road, just after 5:35 p.m. An inspector for the service told reporters...
Man wanted by Toronto police after person allegedly assaulted before getting on TTC streetcar
Toronto police officers say they’re searching for a suspect after someone waiting to get on a TTC streetcar was allegedly assaulted. According to a statement issued by the Toronto Police Service Monday evening, the incident happened at the corner of...
Person critically injured after T-bone collision in King Township
A person has been critically injured in a two-vehicle collision in King Township on Monday. York Regional Police officers say they were called to the area of Keele Street and 16th Sideroad shortly after 12:30 p.m. Investigators say two vehicles...
Lindsay teen charged in Leslieville brawl in May
An 18-year-old is facing more than a half dozen charges in connection with a brawl that occurred in Leslieville last month. Investigators say around 10:30 p.m. on May 31, a fight broke out between a group of people in the...
In blow to DC Studios, ‘Supergirl’ is no match for ‘Toy Story 5’ at box...
NEW YORK (AP) — In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for...
Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira. The government reported...
Eustáquio nets winner, Canada advances to round of 16 with 1-0 win over South Africa
Canada is through to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup after beating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday. Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of injury time to vault the Canadians through to the round...
Stolen vehicle recovered in Caledon, 3 people charged
Three people are facing criminal charges after a stolen vehicle was recovered by police in Caledon over the weekend. Officers were initially called to a residence on Coleraine Drive at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Saturday for reports of suspicious activity....
No injuries but Hibernia oil spill posed threat of deadly blast and fire: regulator
ST. JOHN’S — The agency that oversees Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy sector says a recent oil spill and gas leak aboard the Hibernia oil platform could have caused a deadly explosion and fire. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy...
