Waterloo mayor ‘shocked’ sniper involved in police response to St. Patrick’s party
Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe says she was “surprised and shocked” to learn that a Waterloo Regional Police Service sniper was deployed as part of law enforcement’s efforts to manage an unsanctioned street party during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the...
Special weather statement for Toronto, GTHA calling for multi-day wind event
Toronto and the GTHA are under a special weather statement for strong winds until Tuesday. The multi-day wind event will see strong gusts of between 70 and 90 km/h, which could result in downed tree branches and isolated power outages....
Canada ends Paralympic Games with silver after 6-2 loss to U.S. in hockey
Devastation is the feeling for Liam Hickey. The Para ice hockey star scored both of Canada’s goals but the team settled for silver with a 6-2 loss to the United States on Sunday in the final event of the Milan...
Brampton man charged in fraud investigation targeting South Asian community
A 21-year-old Brampton man is in custody in connection with a fraud investigation targeting members of the South Asian community. Police in Peel Region say they began an investigation in the summer of 2025 following allegations that individuals with temporary...
Video shows suspects using blowtorch to steal ATM from Brampton business
Police in Peel Region are searching for at least two suspects who attempted to steal an ATM from an all-night establishment in Brampton. Police say the suspects entered the business on Kennedy Road South near Steeles Avenue just before 3...
Blue Jays name Kevin Gausman as opening-day starter
The Toronto Blue Jays have tabbed Kevin Gausman to be their starter on Opening Day, manager John Schneider told reporters Saturday. Gausman, 35, is set to square off against the Athletics in front of a home crowd at the Rogers...
Road closures, TTC diversions on Sunday for St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Race
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to take over a portion of the downtown core on Sunday, which will result in temporary road closures. Motorists should be aware that closures will in effect starting at 8 a.m. for the...
Jack Quinn scores shootout winner as Sabres defeat the Maple Leafs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Quinn scored the tying goal and also connected in a shootout, Alex Tuch ended the tiebreaker and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night to rebound from their first loss...
Wilkie, Ideson named Canada’s flag bearers for Paralympics closing ceremony
Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie and wheelchair curler Mark Ideson have been named Canada’s closing ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Paralympics, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Saturday. Wilkie, from Salmon Arm, B.C., has earned four medals (two gold,...
PM’s office mum on Conservative Order of Canada petition for Don Cherry
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office wouldn’t weigh in on a push by the federal Conservatives to award the Order of Canada to controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry. Audrey Champoux, a spokesperson for Carney, declined to say whether the...
