Brampton stepping up security measures for Canada Day event at Chinguacousy Park
Canada Day celebrations are returning to Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, but this year, they come with a warning. In a press conference held on Monday, Mayor Patrick Brown reminded the public to follow the law when it comes to fireworks...
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California,...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said. Aerial footage showed virtually nothing...
12 people injured at B.C. waterpark
Twelve people, mostly students, were taken to hospital on Monday after what appears to have been an electrical incident at a waterpark in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. Officers were called to the park shortly before 11:30 a.m., according to police....
Storm risk low for World Cup match at Toronto Stadium Wednesday
The weather is looking dry for the next Toronto Stadium World Cup match coming up this Wednesday evening. While the first half of the day and overnight could see pop-up thunderstorms, the storm risk is expected to diminish just in...
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why he was there or his prognosis. McConnell, 84, was the longest serving Senate leader in history...
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary, alleging defamation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” alleging that the producers stripped down hours of interview footage to construct a false...
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening. However, the number of cases...
Man, 58, arrested in connection with Parkdale stabbing
A 58-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection with a stabbing that took place earlier in the day in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. Emergency crews were called to the area of King Street West and Dufferin Street some time before 5...
Man, 41, charged after allegedly assaulting several people with a weapon on the Danforth
A man has been charged in connection with several assaults that were reported in the Danforth neighbourhood on Friday night. Police were called to the area of Coxwell and Danforth Avenues at approximately 8:45 p.m. after several people were allegedly...
Loud and raucous: Fans gather for Trump’s UFC birthday
WASHINGTON — Decked out in a red, white and blue shirt and bright white wig, Enzio Colodonato joined thousands of excited fans waiting to watch a historic event: UFC fighters battling on the grounds of the White House. Standing on...
