‘Trust must be rebuilt’: Report calls for changes to policing in Toronto
The Toronto Police Service has been put under the microscope, and the result is raising red flags. A report conducted by the Toronto Police Service Board highlights a loss of trust amongst the service’s members and the public as the...
Police investigating break-in at NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma residence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police on Friday were investigating a burglary at a home reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing a game the night before. The Thunder...
Girl, 9, seriously injured during hit-and-run crash in Toronto’s Weston area, police say
A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured during a hit-and-run collision in Toronto’s Weston neighbourhood on Halloween night, according to police. Authorities say the crash happened near Jane Street and John Street just before 8:30 p.m. The driver took off in...
Education minister orders northern Ontario school board to resolve dysfunction
Ontario’s education minister has ordered a North Bay area school board to take immediate steps to resolve what a report described as overwhelming dysfunction or he will take “further action.” Paul Calandra’s warning to the Near North District School Board...
Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their future. Speaking at a podium with a sign that said “Jobs. Homes. Hope.,” Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark...
Blue Jays return to expectant city with World Series title within grasp
An Air Canada flight from Chicago to Toronto touched down early Thursday morning and the on-board announcement began with a message fitting the times. “Welcome to Toronto,” began the attendant, sporting an American League Champions hoodie. “Let’s go Blue Jays,...
TTC, Metrolinx increasing service to cope with crowds as Jays look to claim World Series...
With the Toronto Blue Jays heading home to try and close out their World Series clash against the Dodgers, the TTC and Metrolinx want to make sure they’re ready to serve the hordes of ecstatic fans who will be flocking...
Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. In...
Trigger for new immigration powers ‘intentionally not defined’ in border bill: Diab
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the definition of a “public interest” event that would allow her department to pause or revoke immigration applications is “intentionally not defined” in new legislation. Diab told the House of Commons immigration committee...
B.C. Mountie faces multiple gun charges in case spanning three years
VICTORIA — A Merritt, B.C., RCMP officer is facing a series of firearms-related charges including possessing firearms obtained through the commission of a crime. A statement from the BC Prosecution Service says charges have been approved against Const. David Paul...
