Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to hold strike vote, VP says
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will hold a strike vote in November, the union’s first vice-president, Shirley Bell, confirms with CityNews. The Ministry of Education responded to the news, saying “premature strike threats do not serve the interests...
Toronto, what’s your take? YouTube series ‘Subway Takes’ coming to the TTC
TORONTO — Toronto, prepare your hot takes. YouTube Canada says it is unveiling a new slate of creator-driven shows, including a Canadian version of the popular internet series “Subway Takes.” In the show, comedian Kareem Rahma asks celebrities or notable...
Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities, with both Democrats and Republicans accusing a Defense Department leader of being frustratingly opaque. Some senators from...
Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Thursday that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones or rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine, among them Poland. Russia will pretend the attacks are “accidental” in order to...
Corus receives CRTC approval to go ahead with recapitalization transaction
TORONTO — Struggling media company Corus Entertainment Inc. has received a lifeline. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission on Thursday granted regulatory approval for a recapitalization plan that would see a change in ownership and shift effective control of all...
Ford’s office says the premier didn’t endorse Olivia Chow for mayor with ‘read between the...
Doug Ford’s office is refuting that he endorsed Olivia Chow for mayor of Toronto when the premier was asked about the upcoming municipal election yesterday “The mayor and I have a phenomenal relationship,” Ford said at an unrelated event on...
‘Ludicrous’: VIA Rail stopping service at Guildwood, Malton stations
VIA Rail trains will no longer stop at Guildwood and Malton stations starting next month, with the Crown corporation saying the elimination will improve travel times. But passengers in Scarborough say it will do the exact opposite for them. They’ll...
Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren’t the target, new Trump rule says
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would not be considered illegal unless the animals were specifically targeted, under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act by President Donald Trump’s administration...
Weekend need-to-know: Polish and Ukranian festivals take over Toronto’s west end
Summer may be winding down but Toronto’s festivals are still going strong with several neighbourhoods celebrating their heritage and culture this weekend, including the Polish Festival in Roncesvalles and the Ukrainian Festival in Bloor West Village. Road closures will be...
Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump’s White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote address Thursday at a conference of an anti-vaccine activist group he once chaired, telling the hundreds in attendance that they had a friend in President...
