‘The forgotten impact’: Helping victims of financial fraud deal with emotional distress
In several past Speakers Corner reports, we’ve brought you multiple stories involving victims of financial fraud, and while losing money is hard enough, sometimes the emotional toll can be even more difficult. “It’s often the forgotten impact,” said Vanessa Iafolla,...
RFK. Jr’s family members say he is a ‘threat’ to Americans’ health and call for...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s family are calling for him to step down as health secretary following a contentious congressional hearing this past week, during which the Trump Cabinet official faced bipartisan questioning about his tumultuous...
Scarlett Johansson applauds Toronto’s festival vibe, says focus is on film, not fashion
TORONTO — First-time director, longtime festivalgoer Scarlett Johansson says she appreciates that the Toronto International Film Festival focuses more on films than celebrity fashion. The screen star discussed themes of forgiveness and grief at a morning press conference for her...
TIFF 2025: Photos from the red carpet
The Toronto International Film Festival is underway and dozens of A-list celebrities have come to town for 10 straight days of red carpet movie premieres. The festival is celebrating its fiftieth edition this year and it includes an official selection...
Ryan Reynolds suggests swapping phones with a MAGA supporter, checking out their algorithm
TORONTO — Ryan Reynolds says mounting tensions between Canada and the U.S. haven’t changed anything for him as a Canuck in Hollywood. The “Deadpool” star preached unity during an onstage conversation at the Toronto International Film Festival, when chief programming...
Woman, 24, dies after being hit by vehicle in Scarborough
Toronto police says a 24-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Friday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to Steeles Avenue East and Midland Avenue around 5p.m., for reports of a person struck by a...
Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle sales mandate largely reflects circumstances in Ontario, and Ottawa should follow through on a more Canada-wide policy after its review. Adrian Dix says electric vehicles...
Woman dies from injuries near High Park, homicide unit investigating
The Toronto Police Service Homicide unit is looking into a death that happened near High Park late Friday afternoon. Officers were called to Glenlake Avenue and High Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. for reports of a female located with...
York police chief addresses outrage, defends response in fatal Vaughan home invasion
York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween is speaking out following community backlash surrounding the police response to a violent home invasion that claimed the life of 46-year-old Abdul Aleem Farooqi. Around 1 a.m. on Aug. 31, investigators were called to...
‘Palestine 36’ director at TIFF: ‘Never imagined that I would be here during a genocide’
TORONTO — For the cast and director of historical drama “Palestine 36,” the excitement of having a world premiere at one of the world’s biggest film festivals was overshadowed by the ongoing destruction and killings in Gaza. Palestinian-born director Annemarie...
