Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1. The...
Toronto’s Davenport named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world
Once known for its factories and auto body shops, Davenport is now being recognized on the global stage. The west end neighbourhood has earned a spot on Time Out’s list of the 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, coming in...
Man, 19, in hospital after North York stabbing
A 19-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing in North York on Thursday evening. Officers say they responded to a stabbing in the Finch Avenue West and Weston Road area just after 7 p.m. Investigators say a 19-year-old man...
Report finds Canadians are drinking less, businesses are adapting
From restaurants to retail, a shift in Canada’s drinking habits is taking hold. A new report from Restaurants Canada reveals that 41 per cent of Canadians say they’ve reduced their alcohol consumption over the past year, a trend that’s forcing...
Scherzer struggles as Toronto Blue Jays drop 7-1 decision to Boston Red Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays’ grip on first place in the American League East Division standings weakened again Wednesday after a 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer gave up three runs in the first inning and allowed a Masataka...
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Scarborough shooting
A man has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Scarborough. Toronto police were called to Sheppard Avenue East and Brimley Road at 10 p.m. to reports a victim had been located with injuries. A man in his 40s...
Pickering towing business targeted in overnight shooting
A towing business in Pickering was shot at early Wednesday, Durham Regional Police confirm. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the business on Notion Road around 2:20 a.m. “An employee was in the parking lot when a black...
NDP MP urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China
OTTAWA — An NDP member of Parliament who has been a target of Chinese foreign interference says the federal government should be cautious as it tries to mend its trade relationship with Canada’s second-largest trading partner. Jenny Kwan said she...
16 hospitalized, 105 sickened in pistachio-linked salmonella outbreak
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says the number of people confirmed sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios has risen to 105. The outbreak update issued Wednesday reports 26 new cases since the last count earlier...
Ford government set to announce legislation banning speed cameras
The Ford government is expected to announce plans to introduce legislation this fall that will eliminate speed cameras in Ontario, CityNews has confirmed. A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday. Premier Doug Ford will be joined by the...
