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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of two types of new antiair missiles, state media said Sunday, displaying his expanding military capabilities as the South Korean and U.S. militaries carry out joint...

Aug 24, 2025 | Local

South Africa’s most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — On a warm evening in Johannesburg, the news spread like wildfire among sex workers: Within 24 hours, several nonprofit clinics providing free HIV services would be closing as President Donald Trump announced the United States was slashing...

Aug 24, 2025 | Local

Toronto police seek suspect in assault investigation

Toronto police have released images of a suspect wanted in connection to an assault investigation downtown. Officers were called to the Yonge Street and Dundas street West area around 5 p.m. on June 12 after reports of an assault. Investigators...

Aug 24, 2025 | Local

Three injured, four in custody after shooting in Caledon: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say three people are injured and four are in custody after an early morning shooting in Caledon.  Officers were called to a residence on Finnerty Side Road after reports of gunshots fired around 5:15 a.m. on Saturday. ...

Aug 24, 2025 | Local

North Korea accuses South of ‘serious provocation’ over border warning shots

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea accused South Korea of a “serious provocation” Saturday after South Korean troops fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers setting up barriers along their tense border. Ko Jong Chol, vice chief of the...

Aug 23, 2025 | Local

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe heads to China Sept. 6 to talk trade amid canola fight

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he leaves in two weeks to talk trade in China as his province grapples with punishing tariffs on canola. Moe’s office says the six-day trip, starting Sept. 6, will be the first time...

Aug 23, 2025 | Local

Mississauga bakery fined $55,000 after worker injured on the job

A Mississauga bakery has been fined $55,000 after a worker was injured while operating an industrial oven. The incident occurred on March 20, 2023, at NuStef Baking Ltd. located at 2440 Cawthra Road. According to the Ontario Ministry of Labour,...

Aug 23, 2025 | Local

2 arrested after 3 teens shot at Brampton’s Chinguacousy Park during Civic Holiday music festival

Peel Regional Police have announced two arrests in connection to a triple shooting that took place at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, causing panic in the midst of a busy Civic Holiday music festival. Officers were on foot patrol during the...

Aug 23, 2025 | Local

SIU clears Peel police in fatal Pearson Airport shooting

Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared two Peel Regional Police officers of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man at Toronto Pearson International Airport in April. A report from the Special Investigations Unit says the officers fired their weapons...

Aug 23, 2025 | Local

Consumers could benefit from dropped tariffs on U.S. goods, but unions raise concerns

OTTAWA — Canada’s move to drop many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could lead to lower prices for consumers, but union leaders worry it could undermine this country’s bargaining position in ongoing trade talks. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday...

Aug 23, 2025 | Local