Concerns over recylcing program transition raised at City Hall
Since January 1st, the City of Toronto is no longer responsible for residential recycling, following provincial legislation that shifted the program to the private operator, Circular Materials. While City staff describe the transition as largely uneventful, aside from some missed pickups,...
GTA immigrant service organizations face closures over federal funding cuts
They’re important resources for newcomers to Canada, but now immigrant service organizations say they’re being stretched alarmingly thin. A new survey conducted in part by United Way and the City of Toronto found that of 48 agencies across the GTA, 44...
Hamilton police officer charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Police west of Toronto say they have charged a Hamilton police officer with possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material. Halton regional police say 43-year-old David Hamilton from Burlington was arrested on Wednesday. He has been charged with one count...
In photos: The aftermath of a cartel show of ‘force’ in Puerto Vallarta
Canadian expat and former professional boxer, Richard Souce, was watching the men’s Olympic gold medal hockey game in his condo with friends in the Centro (Downtown) region of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, when smoke started rising from the streets below. While Souce...
Ford says he won’t get involved in possible Niagara region amalgamation
The possibility of amalgamation of cities and towns in the Niagara region will be decided by local mayors, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday, though he believes something must be done to improve governance. The Regional Municipality of Niagara has...
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short dead at 42
Canadian actor Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short has died at the age of 42, the actor announced in a social media post. “It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Katherine Hartley Short. There...
1 male in hospital after stabbing near Moss Park
Toronto police say a male victim has been taken to a hospital after he was stabbed near Moss Park on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. in the Sherbourne and Shuter streets area, according to police. Officers say...
Warner Bros gets a higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for the storied Hollywood...
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant....
New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Authorities have charged a New Hampshire resident in connection with a shooting that occurred at the state’s border with Canada, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Blu Zeke Daly, 26, who also goes by Cullan Zeke Daly, of...
2 men arrested after kidnapping and extortion in Ajax
Durham police say two men are facing several charges after a kidnapping and extortion investigation in Ajax. Officers say the incident occurred on October 25, 2025 when a victim providing transportation services was asked to drive two individuals from Ajax...
