Justice Department says it’s reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against...
Concerns over recylcing program transition raised at City Hall
Since January 1st, the City of Toronto is no longer responsible for residential recycling, following provincial legislation that shifted the program to the private operator, Circular Materials. While City staff describe the transition as largely uneventful, aside from some missed pickups,...
GTA immigrant service organizations face closures over federal funding cuts
They’re important resources for newcomers to Canada, but now immigrant service organizations say they’re being stretched alarmingly thin. A new survey conducted in part by United Way and the City of Toronto found that of 48 agencies across the GTA, 44...
Child poverty rose for third consecutive year: Campaign 2000 report
TORONTO — An organization that campaigns to end child poverty says the number of children living in households that struggle to pay bills and buy food has continued to grow. The 2025 report card from Campaign 2000 says 30,000 more...
‘Final show of disrespect’: Diageo closes Crown Royal plant two days ahead of schedule
Unionized workers at a Crown Royal whisky plant in southwestern Ontario say they were shocked to learn Wednesday that work would cease immediately, two days before it was set to officially close down. Diageo previously announced plans to close the...
Survivor of forced sterilization says practice is still happening
Editor’s note: The subject matter discussed in the following article may be disturbing to some readers. For decades, thousands of Indigenous women and other marginalized people in Canada have been quietly sterilized without prior or informed consent. In 2005, when...
North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for US...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the...
Hamilton police officer charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Police west of Toronto say they have charged a Hamilton police officer with possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material. Halton regional police say 43-year-old David Hamilton from Burlington was arrested on Wednesday. He has been charged with one count...
In photos: The aftermath of a cartel show of ‘force’ in Puerto Vallarta
Canadian expat and former professional boxer, Richard Souce, was watching the men’s Olympic gold medal hockey game in his condo with friends in the Centro (Downtown) region of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, when smoke started rising from the streets below. While Souce...
Ford says he won’t get involved in possible Niagara region amalgamation
The possibility of amalgamation of cities and towns in the Niagara region will be decided by local mayors, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday, though he believes something must be done to improve governance. The Regional Municipality of Niagara has...
