Democrats press FBI director on Epstein files and other takeaways from his testimony to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel defended the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files Wednesday as he returned to Capitol Hill for a second day to face intense questioning from Democrats over his promises of transparency surrounding...
Champagne says it’s ‘sad’ the U.S. ‘turned its back’ on Canada with tariff war
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday it’s “sad” that the U.S. “turned its back” on Canada by starting a trade war that is now forcing Ottawa to “reinvent” the national economy. Champagne also said “a lot of the...
From trash to change: Brampton men turn daily cleanup into community service
BRAMPTON – In a city where most mornings begin with the rush of work and school, two Brampton residents start their day differently — with gloves, garbage bags, and a quiet mission to give back. For years, Sukhdev Singh Sidhu...
MPs observe moment of silence for Ken Dryden in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament honoured former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden in the House of Commons on Wednesday with tributes and a moment of silence. Dryden also served as a member of Parliament from Toronto between 2004 and 2011...
Israeli military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians flee
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, vowing to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of war as thousands of Palestinians fled in vehicles strapped with mattresses and other belongings that...
May asks to stay on as Green leader after announcing plans to step aside
OTTAWA — Elizabeth May is campaigning to stay on as Green Party leader as a faction of party members mounts a campaign to oust her. The party is in the midst of a leadership review vote, which is required within...
Police identify victim in fatal Scarborough shooting, say he had ‘rap persona’ in Toronto
Toronto police have identified a man who was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Scarborough on Monday night. Officers were called to the building in the Kingston and Galloway roads area at around 10:21 p.m. for reports of...
U.S. to begin public consultations on Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade pact review
WASHINGTON — The United States is officially starting the process of reviewing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as President Donald Trump continues to shake up continental trade with his tariff agenda. The U.S. Trade Representative is set to begin 45 days of...
90 confirmed salmonella cases in outbreak linked to salami: health agency
OTTAWA — A salmonella outbreak linked to salami and cacciatore that sickened dozens of people in several provinces appears to be over. The Public Health Agency of Canada says there were 90 confirmed salmonella cases, 10 of which led to...
From the ice to the asphalt: Elvis Stojko’s second act as a racer
The morning heat hit like a wall as he stepped onto the pit lane at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. It wasn’t even noon, and already the asphalt shimmered, radiating the kind of intensity that makes every sound sharper. Engines echoed...
