Alberta’s Smith lauds new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline project to deliver more of the province’s crude to the United States is coming after years of advocacy from her government. U.S. President Donald Trump has signed...
Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying
NEW YORK (AP) — A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air early Thursday morning as they were responding to a call of a man inside armed with...
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...
TTC granted no-board report, could result in union lockout ahead of World Cup matches
Approximately 700 unionized TTC employees could be locked out less than a month before Toronto plays host to its opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The TTC says it was granted a no-board report on Wednesday, which triggers a...
Black clouds of midges swarming Toronto’s waterways
Clouds of tiny flying black insects, known as midges, are causing frustration around Toronto’s waterways. A video captured by Pat O’Rourke shows him covered head to toe in midges as he biked over the bridge by Roncesvalles and Queensway. “There’s just swarms...
Planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada: report
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for defence projects by NATO members and allies. The Globe and Mail newspaper first reported the decision following the end of multinational negotiations earlier Wednesday which...
Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis
MONTRÉAL — A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people’s health, safety and rights at risk across Canada. In Manawan, about 250...
Peel police asking for help in Brampton sudden death investigation
Peel police are asking for help from the public in a sudden death investigation in Brampton. Investigators say they were called to the area of North Park Drive and Dixie Road around 8:15 a.m. on April 16 for reports of...
Blue Jays’ offensive barrage vs. Red Sox leads to third straight series win
The Toronto Blue Jays held their “State of the Squad” on Wednesday morning for the first time this season. The meeting, which includes the coaching staff and various front office personnel, typically occurs biweekly but was held off for a...
Offence sputters late without Ingram as Raptors fall to Cavaliers in Game 5
For three quarters of Game 5, the Toronto Raptors were the better team. But in the fourth quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers reasserted the pattern that has defined the first-round series as they outlasted the short-handed Raptors club for a 125-120...
