Iranian‑Canadians reflect on freedom, change, and the fight for women’s rights
MONTREAL — At just two years old, former Iranian-Canadian international model and actress Samantha Tajik left Tehran with her family, settling in Canada. With Iran under attack by the United States and Israel, and the supreme leader dead, Tajik reflects...
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA — Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern B.C., said the...
Cold warnings across southern Ontario as temperatures feel like -30 to start March
A cold warning is in effect for most of southern Ontario, excluding Toronto, as a system of very cold air moves through the region. Environment Canada says wind chill values of between -25 and -30 are expected Sunday night into...
Toronto councillor pushes for action on potential abuse, misuse of accessible parking permits
A downtown Toronto councillor is once again calling for action to address reports from residents that some drivers are abusing and misusing accessible parking permits. “We are actively turning parking into housing, so the amount of parking that’s available is...
Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain. Traders were betting the...
Suspect wanted after man critically injured in Brampton stabbing
Police in Peel Region are searching for a man following a stabbing in Brampton that has left one person with critical injuries. Police say there was an altercation between two people inside a home in the area of McLaughlin Road...
Grief for Sudanese Canadian whose mother died waiting to come to Canada
For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a month when families gather, but for Sudanese Canadian El Bagir Abdulkarim, this year’s Ramadan is associated with mourning, after he lost his mother, who was in the middle of being sponsored to...
Air Canada suspends flights to Israel and Dubai
Air Canada says it is cancelling flights to Israel and Dubai through the first few days of March due to the current military situation in the Middle East. The airline says flights from Canada to Israel have been suspended until...
B.C. teen who died in Australia eulogized as ‘curious, bold and alive to world’
VICTORIA — The family and friends of Canadian teenager Piper James who died in Australia last month remembered her as “curious, bold and alive to the world” during a celebration of life held Saturday in Campbell River, B.C. on Vancouver...
Toronto police warn tainted drugs responsible for several suspected overdoses in downtown core
Toronto police are warning the public after several suspected overdoses due to an unidentified narcotic being distributed in the Allan Gardens and Moss Park areas. Police say from February 26 to 28, they responded to several overdose calls along Sherbourne...
