Indigenous artist loses items for Christmas market in robbery
Shane Kejick was supposed to have his Indigenous fashion displayed in GTA Christmas markets and a pop-up shop, until a robbery last month dashed those plans. Kejick’s Toyota SUV, which was parked on his mother’s street in suburban Montreal, was...
Filipino nurse returns to work in Canada’s strained health industry after losing immigration status
When John returned to Canada after spending a month and a half in the Philippines, he said he felt a mix of emotions. The Toronto nurse, whose real name we’re withholding due to his ongoing immigration application, flew to the...
Judge nixes conviction of 1 of 2 men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master...
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn’t enough evidence that the man had a motive...
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Changes to the regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act include mandatory reporting...
Tenants at East York apartment building demand rent abatement
Dozens of tenants at a notorious East York apartment building are seeking action from their landlord, demanding rent refunds as they continue to struggle with a building that they say is falling apart. Tenants at the building located at 500 Dawes Road say...
Striking workers at Oakville care facility want residents home for the holidays
Vanessa Edwards works at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), a provincially funded supportive living community for adults with developmental disabilities. She works with many individuals to help them gain the skills to move to community supportive living homes managed...
EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa said. “We have a deal. Decision...
Thompson leads Capitals to shutout win over struggling Maple Leafs
Logan Thompson earned his second shutout of the season, Jakob Chychrun scored twice and the Washington Capitals rebounded from a pair of ugly losses, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Thursday night. The Capitals lost at Winnipeg and Minnesota...
Changes coming to Ontario kindergarten curriculum
Changes are coming to what Ontario’s youngest students will be learning in kindergarten, but not everyone is happy about it, prompting some experts to speak out. The updated curriculum was set to roll out this fall, but the Ford government has...
1 pedestrian killed, 2 others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill
One pedestrian is dead, and two others were injured – one critically – following a multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill on Thursday night. Police in York Region say there was a collision involving two vehicles just after 4 p.m. at...
