Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs to be in the public square and he is looking forward to working with the new pope. William McGrattan says that he has met Robert...
Hovercraft service between Toronto and Niagara closer to reality
A company looking to launch a hovercraft service between Toronto and the Niagara Region says it has cleared a major hurdle in getting the transportation service up and running. A new deal with Ports Toronto will see Hoverlink depart from...
WestJet suspending nine cross-border routes for the summer
WestJet is suspending or reducing nine cross-border routes for parts of the summer as part of the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. With fewer Canadians choosing to travel to the United States, the airline says it is suspending...
Lawyer for Coun. Michael Thompson considering mistrial in sex assault case
The defence in the sexual assault trial of Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson is raising the possibility of a mistrial following testimony on Thursday. Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh objected to the line of questioning from prosecutors in the judge-only trial,...
1 dead in two vehicle hit-and-run in Scarborough: police
Toronto police are searching for two vehicles that struck and killed a pedestrian in Scarborough on Thursday night. Investigators say the incident occurred in the Birchmount Road and St. Clair Avenue East area around 9:30 p.m. Police say the pedestrian...
Florida man gored by bison in year’s first attack by Yellowstone’s most dangerous wild animal
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A Yellowstone National park visitor from Florida was gored by a bison — the first such violent encounter of 2025 — just weeks into the busy summer season. Park officials repeated a frequent warning:...
Jennifer Aniston’s alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered that a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s home must go through mental-health court to determine whether he is competent to face felony...
New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor and service
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously led a Catholic religious order. Prevost, 69, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order...
Self-driving delivery vehicle pilot project coming to Toronto; councillors raise concerns
Some of Toronto’s streets will soon serve as the testing grounds for Canadian automotive giant Magna International Inc.’s “automated last-mile delivery vehicles,” sparking concerns from city councillors whose wards will be part of the pilot project. A permit for the...
3 Toronto-area casinos fined after minors allegedly found gambling: AGCO
Three Ontario-based casinos, including one located at Woodbine Racetrack in northern Toronto, are facing a total of $151,000 in fines for allegedly allowing minors to take part in gambling activities on their properties. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario...
