Rising foreign investment in Canada doesn’t tell the whole story, economists say
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the flow of foreign direct investment into the economy came close to a two-decade high last year, while economists caution the volume of capital entering Canada isn’t the only metric that matters. Agency data released...
3 Toronto residents charged in $360K Markham fraud scheme involving fake invoices: police
York Regional Police (YRP) have charged three Toronto residents in an alleged long‑running fraud scheme that investigators say siphoned more than $360,000 from a Markham business through falsified invoices and shell companies. The investigation began after the victimized business uncovered...
Toronto mayor, councillor call for new contract to deal with problematic public litter bins
After ongoing complaints about the state of many public litter bins in various Toronto neighbourhoods, there’s a push at city hall for a new way to handle the installation and maintenance of the problematic containers. In a motion to be...
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end trade with Spain, citing a lack of support over the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and the European nation’s resistance to increasing its NATO spending. “We’re going to...
John Tory will not run for mayor of Toronto in 2026
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory, who resigned in 2023 after an inappropriate relationship with a staffer was revealed, will not be throwing his hat in the ring for the upcoming municipal election. Tory confirmed the news in a social media...
Weston Lions Arena to be saved: Councillor Nunziata
Weston Lions Area, which was set to close at the end of March, will be revitalized after the City of Toronto, the provincial government and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) reached an agreement. York South-Weston Councillor Francis Nunziata announced...
Gardiner Expressway undergoing emergency repairs after sections of decay discovered
The Gardiner Expressway is undergoing emergency repairs after sections of decay were discovered that compromise the expressway’s load-carrying capacity. Routine inspections revealed “severe soffit deterioration” at various points along the Gardiner, forcing the City of Toronto to issue a sole-source...
Justin Timberlake sues to block release of police video from 2024 drunken driving arrest in...
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body camera footage from his drunken driving arrest in New York’s Hamptons in 2024. The pop star’s lawyers argued in a lawsuit filed Monday against the...
Carney lands in Australia ahead of planned speech to Australian parliament
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia, where he is seeking more collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday in Australia, or Monday evening in Canada. He is expected to meet...
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — For Democrats demoralized at being shut out of power in Washington, the past several months have offered reason for optimism. A party often beset by ideological division has largely been unified in opposition to President Donald Trump’s...
