Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died
Sam Rivers, the bass player in the band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his bandmates. The band did not disclose where Rivers died or the circumstances, but praised him as “pure magic” and “the...
Strong winds, rain and unseasonably high temperatures expected Sunday across GTA
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and the GTHA as windy conditions will usher in a period of rain that will be the pattern for most of the week ahead. The national weather service says southwesterly...
‘Horrible piece of legislation’: Ontario parents to rally against speed camera ban
Several parent groups against a looming speed camera ban in Ontario are holding a provincial day of action on Monday as MPPs return to Queen’s Park for the beginning of a new legislative session. Premier Doug Ford announced earlier this...
George Santos says he’s humbled but dismisses ‘pearl clutching’ critics
NEW YORK (AP) — Freed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars but unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of...
North York hit-and-run sends 2 people to hospital, driver fled with a flat tire: police
Police are searching for the driver of a red sedan that fled the scene of a serious collision in North York. According to authorities, the crash happened just before 7:00 p.m. near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue. One vehicle...
1 youth killed in Oshawa fire, 2 adults injured
Authorities are investigating a fatal fire in Oshawa that left one youth dead and two people injured on Saturday. According to police, a camper trailer was on fire at 309 Eglin Street West, near Nipigon Street and Park Road North....
31 salmonella infections in Canada linked to dog treats; cases likely higher
Canada’s public health agency says 31 salmonella infections across the country are linked to dog food and treats, but officials say the number is likely higher. Of those infected, Alberta and B.C. have 14 each, while Ontario and the North...
Ferry strikes humpback whale near Vancouver
VICTORIA — The company operating a high-speed, passenger-only ferry service between Vancouver and Nanaimo is fully cooperating after one of its vessels struck a humpback whale near Vancouver in English Bay, a federal department says. The Department of Fisheries and...
U.S. warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a...
7 people charged with flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays playoff games
Toronto police have laid additional charges against seven people for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Toronto Blue Jays playoff games. Police say they identified and intercepted seven unauthorized drone flights over the stadium during Games 1 and 2 of...
