Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’...
A jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to shoot explosives at police during last year’s “No Kings” protest in San Diego, federal prosecutors said. Following his conviction on...
Dangerous wind chills returning to the GTA Thursday morning
Torontonians will experience a dramatic weather shift over the next 24-36 hours as an Alberta Clipper moves through southern Ontario, bringing a brief mix of precipitation before ushering in the coldest air of the season so far. Ahead of Wednesday’s...
Iranians in Toronto worried for loved ones as protests in Tehran continue
As violent protests persist in Iran, members of the Persian community in Toronto are worried, wondering if family and friends back home are safe. “Iran is in darkness,” said Naghmeh, an Iranian Canadian living in Toronto. “Our people, our family...
Chinese-language paper Ming Pao winding up Canadian operations, laying off 60 staff
VANCOUVER — Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao Daily News, which has newsrooms in Richmond, B.C., and Toronto, is winding up its Canadian operations. A letter from Ming Pao Newspapers (Canada) to the B.C. Labour Ministry says the business is being permanently...
Toronto GO Transit train passenger says emergency alert system needs better response
It started off as a quiet ride on Sunday afternoon in early December on the Lakeshore East GO Transit train for Toronto resident Serena Mack, but the silence was interrupted more than 30 minutes into the ride by a dog...
Residents worry about safety along Parkside Drive after speed camera ban
Despite years of debate and planning, Parkside Drive in Toronto’s west end remains one of the city’s most notorious roads for speeding and with the banning of automated speed cameras by the province, some residents fear the issue is being forgotten. A few metres from the curb, the empty post that...
AI taking FIFA World Cup scams to ‘unprecedented’ level, tech expert says
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Toronto is set to take place exactly six months from now, but experts are warning that scammers are already operating and targeting fans who are desperate to be part of the action amid...
Liberal MPs leave delegation to Taiwan to ‘avoid confusion’ as Carney heads to China
OTTAWA — Two Liberal MPs say they are quitting a sponsored trip to Taiwan early to “avoid confusion” about Canada’s China policy as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to visit Beijing. In a joint statement, Ontario Liberal MPs Helena Jaczek...
Feds spending $9.5M on Rouge National Urban Park and Rouge Beach improvements
Federal government officials have announced that they’re spending $9.47 million to carry out various improvements at Rouge National Urban Park in the southern end of the park at the Scarborough and Pickering border. During an announcement on Monday, officials said...
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to...
Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze. The deal allowing...
