Military sexual assault survivors say Bill C-11 will leave them with less choice
OTTAWA — Some survivors of military sexual misconduct said they were not listened to by the Liberal government, which comes as a major military justice reform bill nears its end stages in Parliament. The bill would strip the military of...
Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week
WASHINGTON — A ribbon-cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to go ahead later this week. A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly,...
Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court ruling upholding the fee hike. The administration announced the much-higher fee as a way of preventing...
Massage therapist charged with sex assault on client
A massage therapist at a west end wellness clinic has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted a client, Toronto police say. Investigators say a customer booked a massage at a clinic in the Bloor Street West and Runnymede Avenue...
5 people hurt in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station with a suspect in custody,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Five people were injured in a stabbing inside New York’s Penn Station on Sunday evening, authorities said, less than a day before thousands of fans are expected to descend on neighboring Madison Square Garden for Game...
Man arrested in Scarborough hate-motivated offence: police
Toronto police have arrested a man in a suspected hate-motivated threatening incident in Scarborough. Police say the incident happened on June 5 in the Lawrence Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area. Officers allege the accused attended a business and uttered...
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials...
Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia sounded missile alert sirens Monday morning in an area home to an air base that hosts U.S. forces. Saudi state media reported the alert around its Al Kharj governorate, home to Prince...
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment during fragile ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, further complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran’s state broadcaster confirmed...
Vancouver tops, Toronto No. 3 on Sports Illustrated World Cup host city rankings
VANCOUVER — Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month. In fact, both Canadian host cities fared well on...
