Three years after announcement, Canada opens Fiji diplomatic mission
OTTAWA — Canada has opened a high commission in Fiji more than three years after pledging to launch its first diplomatic mission in the Pacific Islands. Global Affairs Canada announced the move in a social media post after MP Randeep...
Business owners concerned about the future of Little Jamaica after Eglinton LRT construction
For generations, a stretch of Eglinton West between Keele Street and Allen Road has been the cultural heart of Toronto’s Black community. But over the last 15 years, the BIA says more than 300 small businesses have shut down, unable to survive the years of...
Eight hospitalized due to chemical incident at North York building
Eight people were hospitalized following a chemical incident at a North York apartment building. Fire officials say a worker doing work in the pool area at 78 Harrison Garden Boulevard ended up mixing two chemicals together that created a burst...
China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the government said Monday. That...
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country’s transport minister said....
Health Canada recalls baby stroller over possible choking hazard
Health Canada is recalling a baby stroller sold over the last year in Canada due to a choking hazard. The federal agency says the grab bar of the 3-in-1 INFANS Baby Stroller, which has an adjustable backrest and canopy, and...
Patients from poorer neighborhoods at greater risk of post-surgery death: study
Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods are at greater risk of dying within 30 days of elective surgery than those from wealthier neighborhoods, according to a cohort study of more than one million patients in Ontario. The sample included Ontario patients who...
US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,919 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly...
SIU investigating after Durham officer shot in Oshawa, suspect also injured
The province’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a Durham Regional Police officer was shot and critically injured while responding to an armed person call in Oshawa Sunday morning. The Special Investigations Unit says police were called...
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday. The...
