Chrystia Freeland resigning as Toronto MP on Friday
OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland, who was a driving force in Canadian politics throughout the past decade, will resign as a member of Parliament on Friday. “It has been an immense honour to serve...
Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give the first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24. The invitation sent on Wednesday notes that the nation is marking the 250th...
Realtors rally at Queen’s Park to demand full commission payments after iPro Realty scandal
Dozens of realtors who are owed thousands of dollars gathered at Queen’s Park Tuesday in hopes the provincial government will hear their plea for full compensation after one of Ontario’s largest real estate brokerages shut down. iPro Realty was forced to shut down in August after an...
Canada co-signs pact to help secure Ukraine after peace deal
Canada and Ukraine’s other allies in the “coalition of the willing” signed a statement today pledging help to secure Ukraine from further Russian invasions if there is a viable peace deal. Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up a brief trip...
Man accused of handing out sexually explicit materials to kids at park arrested
Toronto police say they’ve arrested a man accused of handing out sexually explicit materials to children at an east end park. Officers were called to Withrow Park in the Logan and Danforth avenues area on Thursday, December 18, 2025 for...
Woman, 80, dies after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough
An 80-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough. Toronto police were called to Kingston Road and Midland Avenue at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of a collision. The 81-year-old driver originally left the scene...
Pedestrian struck by a school bus in downtown Toronto
A pedestrian has been injured after being struck by a school bus in downtown Toronto. Toronto police were called to Jarvis and Richmond streets around 3:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A female pedestrian was rushed to hospital. The severity of her...
More cuts to Canada’s immigration arrivals in 2026
Canada will welcome fewer permanent residents this year, as the federal government moves forward with changes and cuts to its immigration system. Ottawa is expected to admit 380,000 permanent residents, down roughly by 15,000 compared to 2025, when Canada was projected...
Snow contractors see road salt shortage for second time in less than a year
Private snow removal companies are sounding the alarm about a shortage of road salt after they say rationing started before this winter season even arrived this year. “It’s a tough winter we’re going through right now,” said Alex Ferrante with...
Four-foot-deep sinkhole opens up on street in Swansea area
A four-foot-deep sinkhole has opened up on Windermere Avenue in the Swansea area Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to Windermere near Waller Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. No further details have been released. Drivers are asked to use caution...
