Man wanted in suspected hate-motivated assault near Corktown Commons
A man is wanted in connection to a suspected hate-motivated assault near Corktown Commons. Toronto police say they were called to Bayview Avenue and Front Street East just before 5:30 p.m. on August 1. It’s alleged the victim was in...
Victims feeling exhausted and anxious about wrangling over Epstein files
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein are feeling skeptical and anxious about the Justice Department’s handling of records related to the convicted sex offender, with some backing more public disclosures as an overdue...
Principal of Rosedale arts school to remain until retirement
The principal of Rosedale Heights School of the Arts will remain at the school until his retirement next year following a backlash from students. Students and staff were told earlier this year that their long-term principal, Barrie Sketchley, who is...
Boy, 14, shot in Scarborough, 2 suspects wanted
Toronto police say two suspects are wanted after a teenage boy was shot in Scarborough on Wednesday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 4 p.m. in the Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue area. Supt. Paul...
Court approves sale of storied music venue El Mocambo to new owner
Former “Dragons’ Den” star Michael Wekerle sunk a lot of money into the El Mocambo, but couldn’t breathe enough fire into the storied venue, which now has a new owner. The legendary rock bar on Spadina Avenue in Toronto announced...
Man arrested in Broadview streetcar stabbing, victim also facing separate assault charges
Toronto police have arrested a man in connection to a stabbing on a Broadview streetcar on Monday. The victim in the stabbing is also facing charges from two unrelated assaults. Investigators say the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. near Broadview...
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a statement...
Celtics sign former Raptor Chris Boucher
Canadian forward Chris Boucher has agreed to a one-year, $3.3-million contract with the Boston Celtics, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. Boucher’s agent Sam Permut told Charania that the deal is fully guaranteed and that he is expected to take on...
NFL bans smelling salts, says product can mask concussion symptoms
The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during games, saying the products aren’t proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday explaining the decision to...
Indigenous truck driver shares importance of being able to take license test in Ojibwe
An Ontario driver says being able to take the driver’s license test in his mother tongue has marked a special milestone in reclaiming his heritage. Bizhiki Neebowid, who also goes by Jason Henry, has been asking for years to be...
