Young person stabbed at Vaughan community centre
A young person has been taken to hospital after being stabbed at a community centre in Vaughan on Wednesday afternoon. York police were called to Vellore Village Community Centre just after 3 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. Officers found...
Oilers’ Cup run provides small bump, but Canadians visiting Florida down since winter: tourism official
Oilers fans may be in Florida this week to cheer on Connor McDavid and Edmonton in the Stanley Cup final, but that’s the only reason some of them are visiting the United States. Some Canadians in Florida told CityNews they...
‘Mind-blowing’: Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson
TORONTO — When Steven Page penned an ode to musical visionary Brian Wilson, he never expected to share a stage with the Beach Boy, perform alongside him nor hear him sing “Brian Wilson” to a roaring Toronto audience. But in...
Vehicle hits multiple vehicles, drives into home in Weston area
A vehicle has driven into a home after striking multiple vehicles in the Weston area. Toronto police were called to William and Pine streets just after 10 p.m. for reports of a vehicle into a house. Police say there appears...
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson dead at 82
Brian Wilson, the visionary co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most influential figures in 20th‑century pop music, has passed away. He was 82 years old. “We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our...
Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says
Ontario’s housing starts for the first quarter of this year were at the lowest levels since 2009, the province’s financial accountability officer said in a report Wednesday. The FAO’s economic monitor report said the latest economic indicators are largely positive,...
Carney’s ‘Canada Strong Pass’ to come into effect on June 20
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised “Canada Strong Pass” next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take effect later this month. A Liberal government spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the...
Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney’s Privy Council
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public and private sector, to head up the Privy Council Office in Ottawa. Sabia’s tenure as clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to cabinet will...
E-scooter rider, 21, dies of injuries after crash in Pickering
An e-scooter rider has died of his injuries after a crash with an SUV in Pickering early this month. Provincial police were called to the westbound onramp from southbound Liverpool Road around 4:30 p.m. on June 4. The collision involved...
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to start for triple-A Bisons on Friday
Max Scherzer is one step closer to rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays. The three-time Cy Young Award winner will start in triple-A for the Buffalo Bisons on Friday, the minor league team announced. Scherzer will face the Columbus Clippers at Buffalo’s...
