Hamilton woman, 18, accused of kidnapping after setting up a fake date: police
Toronto police are on the hunt for an 18-year-old Hamilton woman who is wanted in connection with a suspected kidnapping investigation. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly lured someone to the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Christie Street...
Family of 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting victim files civil claim against OpenAI
The family of Maya Gebala, the 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting victim who is fighting for her life at BC Children’s Hospital, has filed a civil claim against artificial intelligence company OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. OpenAI has come under fire...
TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA — TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger protections...
Pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Lawrence Park
A woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Lawrence Park. Toronto police were called to Bayview Avenue and Wellness Way just after 6:30 p.m. for reports a pedestrian had been struck. The woman believed...
Submarine company taps former news anchor Peter Mansbridge to voice ad
OTTAWA — South Korean firm Hanwha Oceans has tapped former TV news anchor Peter Mansbridge to voice an ad as it looks to secure a multi-billion-dollar procurement contract from Ottawa. Peter Mansbridge, the former voice of CBC’s The National, can...
3 suspects arrested, 2 wanted in North York home invasion
Three suspects have been arrested and two more are wanted in a North York home invasion. Officers were called to a home in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning. Toronto police allege a...
Toronto Island residents react to being called ‘squatters’ by Premier Doug Ford
Toronto Island residents are reacting to Premier Doug Ford calling them “squatters” amid a debate over expansion of Billy Bishop Island Airport. Ford said last week he was “eager” to see the modernization and expansion of the airport, which includes...
Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to travel to Norway on Friday to observe the Norwegian-led NATO Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle. Cold Response is run by NATO every two years and involves about 25,000 troops from...
Toronto man, 50, faces new charges for child sexual abuse material
A 50-year-old man from Toronto who was arrested last month for allegedly luring children online for sexual purposes is facing new charges, according to police. Authorities in Niagara and Peel regions began an undercover investigation into Joseph Michael Mortillaro, who...
Significant rainfall across the GTA starting Tuesday night could cause flooding
Most of southern Ontario including the GTA is bracing for significant rainfall starting Tuesday night that could cause localized flooding in some areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for a system expected to bring...
