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Toronto police search for missing 90-year-old man in city’s east end

Toronto police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing 90-year-old man in the city’s east end. Joseph Ng was last seen just before midnight on January 29 in the area of Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East,...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts blast off on a lunar flyby. Already in quarantine...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Vaughan family seeks help treating son’s ultra-rare genetic condition

For the most part, Lucas Azevedo is just like most four-year-old boys – he’s active, smiles a lot and loves playing with cars and trains. But he also struggles to stand unsupported and has some trouble speaking. Until recently, the...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention

A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they’ve been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday in a ruling that harshly criticized the Trump...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Two men charged in fraud investigation that netted more than $800,000

Police have arrested two men in connection with a fraud investigation that cost victims in excess of $800,000, and investigators believe there may be more victims. Police in Peel Region say in July 2024, they received reports about a contracting...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Change in government won’t stop separatist movement, says leader

CALGARY — A leader in the Alberta separatist movement says a Conservative government would not stop their drive to secede from Canada. Jeffrey Rath is the general counsel for the separatist promoter group Stay Free Alberta. He says while a...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Liberals nominate Dr. Danielle Martin as candidate in Toronto riding vacated by Freeland’s departure

Family physician and health care advocate Dr. Danielle Martin has been announced as the Liberal candidate for the riding of University-Rosedale in an as yet to be called federal by-election to replace Chrystia Freeland. Martin has more than two decades...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Proposed ban on unnecessary vet procedures excludes tail docking

Last month, the Ontario government asked for public feedback on proposed changes to the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act that would ban some medically unnecessary veterinary services. The changes, which were included as part of a larger suite of anti-crime legislation...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are...

NEW YORK (AP) — From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released Friday by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Conservatives say they are united after strong endorsement of Poilievre’s leadership

Conservatives wrapped their three-day national convention in Calgary ready to look ahead to the future after solidifying Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.  “A united Conservative party has come out of this weekend, telling Canadians that we are ready to govern and fix...

Feb 1, 2026 | Local