Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern context
The premiers of Canada’s three territories say the country’s push to remove internal trade barriers needs to consider the unique economic situation of the North. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok say...
Canada Post is facing another potential strike
After negotiations between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 of its workers ended in early March without a contract, both sides resumed talks last week amid a looming strike deadline. The current collective agreements between Canada Post and CUPW...
Man wanted after allegedly exposing himself to 13-year-old in Rosedale
Toronto police are searching for a man after he allegedly exposed himself to a 13-year-old girl in the Rosedale neighbourhood. Investigators say the girl was walking south on the Scarth Road Pathway along Mt. Pleasant Road, south of Crescent Road,...
Organ recipients push Doug Ford government to change donation rules
Hélène Campbell wants others to have a second chance at life now that she’s on her third. The 34-year-old has undergone two double-lung transplants — she calls herself a “French-Canadian double-double” — and believes a change in law can help...
Here’s why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th,...
TTC adding more service to accommodate Leafs fans during playoffs
As the Toronto Maple Leafs advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says it is adjusting its maintenance schedule and adding more service to accommodate hockey fans travelling to and from Scotiabank...
2 men charged with assaulting a food cart vendor inside High Park: police
Two men were arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged assault inside High Park. According to Toronto police, the victim was operating a food cart when he was approached by two men at approximately 3:30 p.m. It is alleged...
‘Endless Cookie’ wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival
An animated documentary about the relationship between an Indigenous and white pair of half-brothers has won the top prize at this year’s Hot Docs Festival. “Endless Cookie” took home the $50,000 audience award at a ceremony on Sunday. Festival organizers...
Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years. In...
17-year-old charged with murder in Riverdale double shooting
A 17-year-old is facing murder charges in connection with a double shooting in Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood last month. Toronto police were called to Bain Avenue and Logan Avenue just after 11 p.m. on April 15 for reports of gunshots in...
