1 person came in contact with a bat that may have rabies: Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is looking for a person who came into contact with a bat that may have a rabies infection. Health officials say someone physically handled a bat exhibiting symptoms of rabies at the north entrance of 88-100...
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there’s work to do before election
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months. Mike Pemberton told a crowd after the ceremony in Whitehorse that he wants...
Canada marks 40th anniversary since first cellphone call made in the country
As the country prepares for Canada Day, July 1 will hold a little extra significance for mobile device users as it marks 40 years since the first domestic cellphone call was made. It was in 1985 when residents descended upon...
Peel police searching for man wanted on Canada-wide sexual assault warrant
The Peel Regional Police Special Victims Unit is seeking the public’s help tracking down a suspect wanted for sexual assault on a youth. Investigators allege Ervin Binns sexually assaulted a female under the age of 16 in June 2025. The...
Trump tells Iran’s supreme leader: ‘You got beat to hell’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday scoffed at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s heated warning to the U.S. not to launch future strikes on Iran, as well as the Iranian supreme leader’s assertion that Tehran “won the war” with Israel....
Canada’s national anthem is 45 years old today
OTTAWA — While the country will celebrate its birthday next week, O Canada got a head start on Friday as Canada marked its 45th year as the official national anthem. O Canada had been used as a de facto national...
Suspect charged, victim identified in fatal stabbing at North York shelter
The victim of a fatal stabbing at a North York shelter has been identified and police have charged a 72-year-old man in connection to the incident. Toronto police were called to 1677 Wilson Avenue, just east of Beverly Hills Drive,...
Father and son face over 100 charges connected to LCBO thefts: Peel police
A father and son suspected in a barrage of LCBO thefts in Brampton are now facing a combined 116 charges, Peel Regional Police said in a release on Friday. Peel Regional Police’s ‘Project Bloodline’ began in May 2025 in tandem...
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year. In a ceremony on Friday, Premier David...
Toronto to make automated speed enforcement cameras more visible
The city of Toronto will install “more visible” signs to warn drivers about speed enforcement cameras across the city. This comes after a motion was passed by council on Thursday night, which is also part of a larger motion moved by...
