Markham man convicted of impaired driving in collision that killed York police officer
A Markham man has been found guilty of causing the collision that killed a York Regional Police officer back in 2022. Const. Travis Gillespie, who was 38 years old, was on his way to work when he was killed in...
Police on the hunt for 2 suspects in ATM distraction thefts
Toronto police are trying to track down two suspects in a distraction theft investigation stemming from numerous incidents at bank machines throughout the city. Officers were first called about a theft in the Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area...
Health Canada authorizes long-awaited drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the first medication approved in Canada that targets the buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain, which is believed to be an...
Conservatives press Liberals on cost of living as reports show food bank use soaring
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pressed the federal government over the rising cost of living as new reports show more Canadians are turning to food banks and community organizations. “How many meals will Canadians have to sacrifice for yet another costly...
Ford government reconsidering Bill 60 provisions when it comes to security of tenure for tenants
The Ford government says it is reconsidering some provisions in its omnibus bill introduced last week, which critics said would lead to the elimination of rent control and security of tenure for tenants. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack...
No more monkey business: NDP bring petition to stop primate imports for medical testing
The vaccines for COVID-19, malaria, polio and other global diseases have saved many human lives. But the creation of those vaccines have also cost many animal ones. As the threat of zoonotic disease spread is heightened, coming off the back...
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he’ll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he will consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year. Asked in an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” whether if would...
Metrolinx adding new GO train trips, adjusting schedules starting Monday
Changes are coming to five GO Train rail lines starting Monday as Metrolinx adds new trips and adjusts schedules to improve service reliability and reduce congestion. Six new rush hour trips are being added on the Lakeshore East line. One...
Nelly Furtado says in social media post she’s stepping away from performing
TORONTO — Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado says she’s stepping away from performing “for the foreseeable future” and will be focusing on other artistic endeavours. Furtado, 46, made the announcement on her social media channels early Friday morning, which coincided with...
Three arrested, police cruisers damaged in Etobicoke robbery
Three people are in custody, and police are searching for one other person following a robbery in Etobicoke. Police say they were called to The Queensway and Kipling Avenue area around 3:30 p.m. Sunday for reports of a robbery in...
