Bichette introduced by Mets, says he’s fond of Blue Jays tenure and friendship with Vlad
Bo Bichette was introduced as the newest member of the New York Mets on Wednesday, days after agreeing to a three-year, $126-million contract. The long-time Toronto Blue Jay, who is expected to play third base alongside star shortstop Francisco Lindor...
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is dropping his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, citing what he described as a new framework with NATO on Arctic security. The abrupt about-face comes shortly after he told the World Economic Forum in...
Junction residents hopeful city project will finally connect the neighbourhood
Residents in The Junction are hoping a new city project will finally connect the neighbourhood as one, years after it was supposed to happen. Metrolinx was supposed to take down a fence that divides Lappin Avenue and Antler Street, but...
Professional poker player charged with sexual assault: Toronto police
A professional poker player has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a person he met at an event he hosted in Toronto. Officers were called to Wellington and Simcoe streets on Jan. 15 for reports of a sexual assault. It’s...
Canada has become the ‘food inflation capital’ of the G7, food expert says
Canada’s food prices are rising faster than in other major economies, prompting some experts to describe the country as the “food inflation capital of the G7.” Statistics Canada reports food prices rose 6.2 per cent over the past year, the...
Stolen vehicle ‘intentionally’ crashed into cruiser in Scarborough, 3 arrested: Toronto police
Toronto police have charged three people, two men and a youth, after a crash involving a stolen vehicle and police cruiser in Scarborough early Tuesday morning. Officers say they spotted the suspects removing licence plates from a parked vehicle and...
All levels of government investing millions in new Toronto supportive housing project
The federal government along with the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto are partnering with the University Health Network (UHN) to build a new supportive housing project in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. Representatives from all levels of government made...
Bird flu confirmed in dead geese found along Whitby waterfront
Dead geese found along the waterfront in Whitby have tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu), Whitby Animal Services confirmed in a release on Tuesday. “In total, 31 geese have now been collected and testing done in partnership with the...
Ottawa, provinces ask Supreme Court to uphold law that allows routine traffic stops
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the attorneys general of Canada and several provinces asked the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday to uphold a Quebec law allowing police to make routine traffic stops without cause, while civil rights groups insisted such...
Agriculture minister says first exports of canola seed and beef soon going to China
China is moving quickly to import Canadian canola and beef after Ottawa struck a deal with Beijing to reduce tariffs, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said Tuesday. MacDonald told reporters in Ottawa a Chinese importer has ordered 60,000 metric tonnes...
