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Man wanted in Mississauga sex assault, police say

Peel Regional Police (PRP) are on the hunt for an unknown man who is wanted in connection with a Mississauga sexual assault investigation. Detectives were contacted last week by a female victim who reported that she was approached by an...

May 30, 2026 | Local

Hurricanes eliminate Canadiens in Game 5 on Eastern Conference Final

Canada’s last hope for a Stanley Cup in 2026 crashed hard in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 to move on to the Stanley Cup Final. The Hurricanes entered Game...

May 30, 2026 | Local

Canadian theatre festival founder in Mexican ICU as family seeks help with costs

The family of a Canadian theatre producer who helped establish fringe festivals across the country is appealing for financial help as he recovers from pneumonia in a Mexican hospital. Erinne Paisley says her father, Brian Paisley, 79, was in Puerto...

May 30, 2026 | Local

Korean War refugee’s Sikh-inspired art resonates across cultures during Asian Heritage Month

Canada marks May as Asian Heritage Month, and the story of a Korean artist whose work reflects Sikh history and shared experiences of displacement is resonating across communities. At 92 years old, Korean War refugee Duck Yull Park has spent...

May 30, 2026 | Local

Tesla threatens legal action over Manitoba’s end to EV rebate for company vehicles

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government said Thursday it is facing potential legal action over its decision to remove auto manufacturer Tesla from its rebate program for electric vehicles. Premier Wab Kinew’s office released a letter the government received last week...

May 29, 2026 | Local

‘Leave the damn building alone’: Community urges City Hall to choose Sneaky Dee’s over condos

A decision on a proposed development threatening the future of an iconic downtown restaurant and dive bar has been put off until later this summer. Music and nacho lovers packed into City Hall on Thursday to show their support for Sneaky Dee’s,...

May 29, 2026 | Local

Toronto subway station barriers aren’t enough to keep riders safe: transit group

A transit advocacy group says the plan to install steel barriers along the subway platform at one downtown Toronto station is a step in the right direction but doesn’t go far enough to keep transit riders truly safe. Mayor Olivia...

May 29, 2026 | Local

Mom and child on bicycle struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill, serious injuries: YRP

York Regional Police (YRP) say a mom and her child were both taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries after the bicycle they were riding was struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill on Thursday night. Emergency crews...

May 29, 2026 | Local

Firms preparing for customers to use AI agents for investing, shopping: BMO exec

BMO Financial Group’s chief artificial intelligence and quantum officer is preparing for a world in which individuals turn control of their shopping and investing over to technology. Kristin Milchanowski says six months from now, people will be using AI-based agents...

May 29, 2026 | Local

‘Steady intent to destroy’: Genocide expert speaks at missing Indigenous children tribunal in Montreal

The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Missing Indigenous Children and Unmarked graves in Montreal entered its fourth day on Thursday. The tribunal heard from international law expert and human rights lawyer Fannie Lafontaine, who spoke about the legal definition of genocide...

May 29, 2026 | Local