Former Canada coach John Herdman admonished in drone-spying scandal
A disciplinary committee hearing into John Herdman, triggered by the Olympic drone-spying scandal, has concluded with the former Canada coach receiving a written admonishment. The disciplinary hearing, conducted by a three-person panel independent of Canada Soccer, came after Herdman was...
From repairs to insurance, Trump’s auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive. The new taxes, which are set to begin April 3...
More support for plan to combat Islamophobia to get Muslim votes
An imam and Muslim community leader in London, Ont., is adding his voice to the growing concern for a plan to deal with Islamophobia in the federal election campaign. In an interview with OMNI news, Sheikh Abd Alfatah Twakkal stressed...
Rate of new measles cases in Ontario stable, says province’s top doctor
Ontario’s measles outbreak is likely to continue into the summer, the province’s chief medical officer of health said Friday, but a stable rate of new cases is a hopeful sign that it will not worsen. Measles is so contagious that...
Hudson’s Bay cuts 200 corporate jobs effective April 4
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay says it has notified about 200 of its staff working in corporate roles that their employment will be terminated next week. Company spokesperson Tiffany Bourré said Friday that the move is a result of the restructuring...
Ontario judge grants injunction to keep consumption sites open for now
An Ontario judge has granted an injunction to keep 10 supervised consumption sites open while he considers a Charter challenge of a new provincial law that bans the sites from operating within 200 metres of schools or daycares. Superior Court...
New report finds Canada to U.S. flight bookings down significantly
As the trade war between the United States and Canada continues to escalate, a new report has found that many Canadians are reconsidering their plans to travel to the U.S. A once popular and reliable travel destination for Canadians, new...
Blue Jays admit mistake after fan removed for wearing ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat
The Toronto Blue Jays say staff “made a mistake” when a fan was asked to leave Thursday’s home opener for wearing a “Canada Is Not For Sale” hat. Dan Begley, a lifelong Blue Jays fan, had been eagerly anticipating the...
Tenants in Golden Equity-managed building in Scarborough say conditions are ‘inhumane’
It’s been five years since Heather Clark and her three children were able to move out of a shelter and into a rental apartment building on Markham Road in Scarborough, managed by Golden Equity properties. Since she moved in, she...
Toronto city councillors approve 24 per cent pay raise for themselves
City councillors have voted to give themselves a 24 per cent pay raise. Following a debate on Thursday evening, councillors voted 15-8 in favour of the recommendations put forth in a staff report which will see the salary of elected...
