Minister says Liberals want committees ‘open’ after Tories accuse them of secrecy
OTTAWA — As the Conservatives accuse the government of abusing its new-found majority powers, government House leader Steven MacKinnon is saying the Liberals want to ensure committee meetings are “transparent” and “open.” Since the Liberal government officially became a majority...
Two Canadians on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel have been released: organizer
A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released. Safa Chebbi says she has been told by...
Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expert
A policing expert recommended Friday that Winnipeg police factor in age and someone’s cultural background when responding to high-risk situations. Peter Rampat, a former Toronto officer and an instructor at the Ontario Police College, testified at an ongoing fatality inquest into the...
Man, 35, wanted in Scarborough sex assault investigation
A 35-year-old man from Whitby has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation that allegedly took place in Scarborough last month. According to investigators, a 29-year-old woman claims to have met a suspect identified as John Haylock using...
Riders seeking more details on future Ontario Northland train fares
As the Ontario Northland train service resumes operation later this year, would-be travellers are looking for more information on the fare structure of the train. Ontario Northland and the province announced the expected launch fares earlier this month with adult...
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional...
1 person killed in downtown Hamilton shooting: police
One person has died after a shooting in downtown Hamilton on Thursday night, according to police. Officers say they responded to reports of a shooting at 191 Main West just before 6:30 p.m. “Upon arrival one male victim was located...
Concerns raised over TDSB’s Sheldon Centre for Outdoor Education
Community supporters of the Sheldon Centre for Outdoor Education near Alliston, Ont. are raising concerns that the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) budget plan is to cut the centre’s outdoor learning curriculum. “We’ve had no students here for over a...
3-vehicle collision shuts down section of QEW in Oakville
The Ontario Provincial Police says the eastbound Queen Elizabeth Way lanes and the on-ramp at Third Line in Oakville are fully closed following a collision late Thursday night. Police say clean up efforts are underway following the collision involving three...
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — President Donald Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline from Canada into the U.S. that’s been dubbed “Keystone Light” over its similarities to a contentious project blocked by the Biden...
