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14-year-old charged for making threats with imitation handgun at Oshawa school

A 14-year-old is facing charges after “brandishing an imitation firearm” in class, Durham Regional Police said in a press release on Tuesday. Police say the student waved a firearm during class and threatened fellow students on April 14 at a...

Apr 22, 2026 | Local

Liberals move to take control of House committees now that they’ve secured majority

OTTAWA — The Liberals are moving to take control of House of Commons committees now that they’ve secured a majority government. House leader Steven MacKinnon said in a social media post Tuesday that the Liberals will seek to change the...

Apr 22, 2026 | Local

The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars and turn it into...

The satirical news outlet The Onion is back with a new plan to take over the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as his company faces liquidation over more than $1 billion in defamation judgments owed to relatives of...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

Massive ice sculpture set up in downtown Toronto teasing Drake’s new album

A massive frozen sculpture set up in downtown Toronto is expected to unveil the release date of Drake’s new album. The 39-year-old Canadian announced on social media that the release date for his next project, dubbed “ICE MAN” will appear...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

Baby dies after being found inside car without vital signs, Toronto police say

A baby has died after being found inside a vehicle in Leslieville without vital signs Monday afternoon. Toronto police were called to the area of Jones Avenue and Queen Street East area for a medical call for a baby in...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

Ingram struggles offensively as Raptors fall to Cavaliers in Game 2

Careful what you wish for. Intentionally or not, Toronto Raptors all-star Brandon Ingram made himself the focal point of the discourse leading up to Game 2 of the Raptors first-round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers when he lamented his lack...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide

NEWMARKET — An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used them to take their own lives will return to court on May 29, when murder charges against him are expected to be withdrawn as...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

$150M redevelopment plan proposed for the future of Exhibition Place

A new proposal is looking to revamp Exhibition Place with a $150 million redevelopment plan that could begin to transform the area within the next several years. Officials are looking to turn the grounds into a public space that can...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

Police searching for suspect in Brampton sexual assault

Peel police are searching for a male suspect wanted in connection to a Brampton sexual assault. Investigators say on April 11 at around 9:30 p.m, a woman was in a green space near Airport Road and Bovaird Drive. The male...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local

Man arrested after allegedly trying to watch boy shower at Newcastle rec centre

Police in Durham Region say they’ve arrested a man who allegedly tried to watch a 12-year-old boy shower at a recreation centre in Newcastle. Officers were called to the Dianne Harme Recreation Centre located at 1780 Rudell Road on Thursday,...

Apr 21, 2026 | Local