Crews fighting ‘very stubborn’ industrial fire in Brampton
Fire crews remain on scene fighting a “very stubborn” fire at a commercial property in Brampton, said Deputy Chief Michael Waite. Peel Regional Police say the fire at a business near Intermodal and Goreway drives is sending heavy smoke onto...
Pickering councillor running for mayor after multiple misconduct complaints
A Pickering city councillor previously embroiled in multiple misconduct complaints and pay suspensions has announced she’s running for mayor in this year’s municipal elections. Coun. Lisa Robinson made the announcement in a video Sunday and is set to run against...
Suspect sought after woman sprayed with aerosol in Vaughan: police
York Regional Police investigators are searching for a suspect who allegedly sprayed a woman with an aerosol in Vaughan last week, in what police believe was a targeted incident. Officers responded to a weapons call in the area of Steeles...
NDP leader introduces bill that would require floor crossers to face voters first
OTTAWA — NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has introduced a private member’s bill that would compel floor crossers to face their voters before switching parties. Bill C-278 says no MP would be permitted to cross the floor without first sitting...
Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation late Monday amending certain tariffs on metals, including steel, aluminum and copper imports. The adjusted tariffs will drop from 25 per cent to 15 per cent, the White House said, and industrial equipment...
Agriculture minister reappoints Canadian Dairy Commission CEO Benoit Basillais
OTTAWA — Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says Benoit Basillais has been reappointed as CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission. Basillais will serve an additional three-year term effective July 4. Basillais was appointed CEO of the commission in 2022, replacing...
Invasive mosquitoes and brain-swelling virus detected in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Health officials in British Columbia say invasive mosquitoes and a virus that can cause brain swelling in humans have been detected in the Sea-to-Sky region north of Vancouver, after an investigation triggered by a cluster of childhood encephalitis...
Separatism and energy: Alberta’s Smith to meet with counterpart in Quebec this week
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion. Speaking at an unrelated news conference in Calgary, Smith was asked about her upcoming...
Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a ‘prisoner of...
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran pleaded not guilty on Monday before calling himself a “prisoner of war” and telling...
Man killed in Etobicoke car crash early Monday evening
A man has died following a collision that happened in Etobicoke early Monday evening. Emergency crews were called to the area of Shorncliffe and Bramshott Roads just after 6:30 p.m. for reports of a vehicle striking a parked truck. Police...
