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Grieving family seeks justice after father of three killed in crash on Hwy. 48

Just over one week ago, a serious crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Andrew Cristillo, forever changing the lives of his wife, Christina and three young daughters Leah, Chloe, and Ella. Andrew’s younger brother, Jordan Cristillo spoke with CityNews on...

Aug 12, 2025 | Local

Fire crews continue to battle wildfires in Kawartha Lakes

The city of Kawartha Lakes in Ontario says fire crews are continuing to battle what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area. Officials say about 27 hectares or a little more than one-quarter of a...

Aug 12, 2025 | Local

Israel plans to widen coming offensive beyond Gaza City into last areas not under its...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to widen its coming offensive beyond Gaza City to the last areas not yet under Israeli control, and where most of Gaza’s 2 million residents have sought shelter as the territory slides toward...

Aug 12, 2025 | Local

Toronto mayor unveils plan to hire hundreds of police officers, more 911 operators

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled a plan on Monday to hire hundreds of new police officers across the city and dozens of new 911 operators. The announcement is part of a five-year hiring plan that will see the Toronto Police...

Aug 12, 2025 | Local

Crews battling 27-hectare forest fire in Kawartha Lakes

Emergency crews in Kawartha Lakes are working to knock down a “significant forest fire” in the Burnt River area. Officials say the fire has grown to 27 hectares since Friday and was “actively burning” as of Sunday evening. “Aerial water...

Aug 11, 2025 | Local

Woman, 82, dead after Harbourfront hit-and-run: Toronto police

An 82-year-old woman has died following a hit-and-run that happened in Toronto’s Harbourfront neighbourhood last month. On July 27, authorities say they responded to a call about a collision near Brunel Court and Fort York Boulevard, just after 10:00 a.m....

Aug 11, 2025 | Local

UN nuclear watchdog official to visit Iran in a bid to improve ties but no...

TEHRAN (AP) — The deputy head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will visit Iran in a bid to rekindle soured ties, the Islamic Republic’s foreign minister said Sunday. There will be no inspection of Iran’s nuclear facilities during the...

Aug 11, 2025 | Local

Henriette becomes a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean but is not forecast to threaten land

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Tropical Storm Henriette rapidly strengthened into a hurricane Sunday in the central Pacific Ocean with further strengthening expected, but it poses no threat to land, the National Hurricane Center said. The Miami-based center said the storm...

Aug 11, 2025 | Local

CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer....

Aug 11, 2025 | Local

Support for Liberals, Carney unchanged despite no trade deal with U.S.: poll

A new poll finds support for Prime Minister Mark Carney remains unchanged despite not reaching a trade deal with the United States earlier this month. The Abacus Data poll conducted in the days following the passage of the self-imposed August...

Aug 11, 2025 | Local