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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...

Oct 27, 2025 | Local

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...

Oct 27, 2025 | Local

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (AP) — A U.S. warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago ‘s capital Sunday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighboring Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro. The arrival of the USS Gravely, a guided...

Oct 27, 2025 | Local

Motorcyclist, 18, airlifted to hospital after serious crash in Brampton

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a hospital early Sunday morning after a serious three-vehicle collision. According to Peel Regional Police (PRP), the crash happened near Copperage Street and Financial Drive some time after midnight. Officers say a Toyota SUV...

Oct 27, 2025 | Local

New Jersey officer stopped at ATM and pizzeria instead of investigating double-murder

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey officer has been charged with misconduct after prosecutors say he didn’t quickly respond to and properly investigate reports of a shooting that turned out to be a double murder, instead stopping at...

Oct 26, 2025 | Local

Trump threatens to punish Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs...

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. The ad used the words of former President Ronald...

Oct 26, 2025 | Local

4.9 million pounds of frozen, boneless chicken have been recalled

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products it sold to restaurants, cafeterias and other outlets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday. Customers reported finding metal...

Oct 26, 2025 | Local

Baklava sold at Trinity Bellwoods market recalled due to Salmonella

A type of Baklava sold in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood of Toronto is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Baklava sold at Agora Greek Market on Queen Street West from September 19...

Oct 26, 2025 | Local

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 in Game 2 to level World Series at 1-1

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the board in the World Series. Will Smith and Max Muncy homered in the seventh inning to lift the Dodgers to a 5-1 win over Toronto in Game 2 tonight at Rogers Centre. Toronto...

Oct 26, 2025 | Local

Houthi rebels detain 2 more UN workers, including a woman in critical condition

CAIRO (AP) — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels intensified their crackdown against the United Nations in Yemen on Saturday, detaining two additional workers, U.N. officials said. Houthi security forces detained the two female workers of the World Food Program from their homes...

Oct 26, 2025 | Local