2 Mississauga men charged in widespread gift card scam: Halton Regional Police
Halton Regional Police have charged two Mississauga men after they allegedly took part in a widespread gift card scam spanning from Niagara Region to Barrie. One of the suspects first came to the attention of authorities after a December 2025...
El Nino expected to lessen the number of tropical storms and hurricanes this season
HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre is predicting a slightly below average hurricane season because of the anticipated arrival of a disruptive El Nino climate pattern, but a senior meteorologist says Canadians should not let their guard down. The Atlantic...
CRTC triples streamers’ financial contributions to Canadian content
OTTAWA — Large TV streaming services like Netflix must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content, the federal broadcast regulator said Thursday. That’s three times the five-per-cent initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024,...
Doors Open Toronto 2026: What’s new this year?
Every year Doors Open Toronto allows residents and visitors to access many buildings, sites and offices typically off-limits to the general public. 2026 promises to keep up the tradition with several new additions to the already extensive list. From media...
Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios has full Tommy John surgery
Jose Berrios faces a long road back to the majors. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander underwent a full Tommy John surgery this week, manager John Schneider announced Wednesday. Recovery from that procedure typically carries a 12-18 month timeline. The Blue Jays announced...
Ford government looking for company to build ‘observation wheel’ at Niagara Falls
The Ford government is pushing to add a major attraction to Niagara Falls, but not everyone is on board with the idea. In a push to try and attract even more visitors and tourists to the region by adding more...
Owner of ‘Peanuts’ music sues 3 companies and US government alleging illegal use of its...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and other “Peanuts” television specials filed four lawsuits Wednesday against defendants including the U.S. Department of the Interior, alleging they illegally used the jazzy ditties of...
Brooklyn mom who drowned 3 kids on Coney Island beach sentenced to 20 years to...
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn woman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Wednesday for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island’s famed boardwalk. Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty earlier this year...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Markham crash
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a crash in Markham. Police in York Region say they were called to the Woodbine Avenue and John Street area just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a crash involving a motorcycle...
Joey Chestnut to defend hot dog eating title while on probation after pleading guilty to...
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete in the July 4 spectacle while on probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor...
