Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year’s World Cup that...
Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vance pointed largely to former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who...
Former Argos standout defensive lineman Jim Corrigall dies at the age of 80
Jim Corrigall, the standout Canadian defensive lineman who spurned the NFL for a career with the Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. Kent State, Corrigall’s alma mater, announced his passing Wednesday. The university didn’t divulge the cause of death...
Cracker Barrel parent Lactalis Canada to buy Agropur’s fine cheese division
TORONTO — Cracker Barrel parent company Lactalis Canada Inc. says it is acquiring Agropur Co-operative’s fine cheese division as well as its fine cheese import activities. Lactalis Canada says the deal will add to its portfolio of specialty and core...
Ottawa tightens rules for immigration consultants, as clients remain skeptical
Canada is overhauling the way immigration consultants are regulated, amid skepticism that the new rules taking effect today won’t do much to protect immigrants. Ottawa announced the regulations back in May, promising to “enhance oversight” and “reinforce the role” of...
Teen boy struck by pick-up truck in Malvern area
A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after being struck by a pick-up truck in the Malvern area. Toronto police were called to Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. The teen, believed to be either 14...
Hamilton police investigating suspicious death, foul play believed to be involved
Hamilton police are investigating the death of a man who was discovered in a culvert on Wednesday morning. Investigator say they were called to the north end of Fruitland Road after a civillian found a body on the rocks by...
Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program
OTTAWA — The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents under a program meant to promote family reunification. The Immigration...
Scooter driver injured in crash with vehicle in Mississauga
A scooter driver has been rushed to hospital after a collision with a vehicle in Mississauga Wednesday afternoon. Peel police say they were called to Cawthra Road and Queensway East just after 12:30 p.m. to reports of a crash. The...
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be conducted...
