Surprise interim leader Delcy Rodriguez emerges in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
MEXICO CITY (AP) — As uncertainty simmers in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro, captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation. Rodríguez served as Maduro’s vice president since...
Toronto demonstrators celebrate U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
A group of Venezuelan-Canadians gathered at Nathan Phillips Square on Sunday, singing their country’s national anthem and waving flags as they celebrated the large-scale U.S. strike on Saturday that ended in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife....
Monday snowfall in Toronto, GTA could prove ‘problematic’ for morning commute
A snowfall warning is in effect for Toronto and the GTA, which could prove “problematic” for the morning commute as most people return to work following the holiday break. Environment Canada says up to 10 cm of snow is expected...
Blue Jays sign six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto
An NPB star is heading to Toronto. Kazuma Okamoto and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a contract, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed on Saturday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the news. The 29-year-old has recorded 248 home runs over 11...
Former Maple Leafs president Shanahan to lead review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario
Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan will lead a review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario and deliver recommendations to Hockey Canada and three of its Ontario members, the national federation said Saturday. Shanahan, who was let go by the...
Canada issues travel advisory for Venezuela
Canada has come out with a new travel advisory for Venezuela in response to what it is calling a “heightened security situation” in that country. Canadians should avoid all travel to the South American country, due to “the significant level...
Crews continue to investigate Markham house fire which left 9-year-old critically injured
Fire crews remain on the scene at a Markham home for a second day after a fire left a nine-year-old boy critically injured. Emergency crews were called to the home on Spragg Circle near Ninth Line and 16th Avenue just...
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader’s visit to China
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs...
Lights back on in Manitoba First Nation, but frozen water posing new threat: chief
The chief of a Manitoba First Nation says about 4,000 residents haven’t been able to return to the community and dozens more are set to leave because its water system has frozen after a days-long power outage. Pimicikamak Cree Nation...
Man dead following altercation at downtown bar last month
A man is dead after an altercation at a popular downtown bar last month. Toronto police tell CityNews they were called to The Loose Moose at 146 Front Street West just before 1:30 a.m. on December 28. Investigators say a...
