Search for grizzly behind ‘extraordinary attack’ on B.C. school group is called off
Conservation officers in British Columbia are no longer actively trying to capture the grizzly bear responsible for last month’s “extraordinary attack” on a group of schoolchildren and teachers that left four with severe injuries. A statement from the B.C. Conservation...
Man critically injured in midtown stabbing; suspect in custody
Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was critically injured in a stabbing in midtown Toronto. Investigators were called to Yonge Street and Berwick Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue, just after 6:30 p.m. Friday for reports of...
Toronto to consider making AED access mandatory in high-rises
They are easy-to-use devices that anyone can operate, and they have been proven to save lives. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are typically located in public places such as schools, malls, and subway stations. The use of an AED along with CPR...
First military procurements managed by Defence Investment Agency revealed
OTTAWA — The federal government has disclosed the first eight projects to be managed by the new Defence Investment Agency. The large military procurements include Canada’s next fleet of submarines, Arctic over-the-horizon radar, and a fleet of early warning-and-control surveillance...
Toronto Public Health urges doctors to prioritize flu shots as cases rise
Toronto Public Health is urging doctors to prioritize vaccinating patients against the flu over the next week. It takes about two weeks for protection against the flu to kick in after getting vaccinated. In its weekly e-newsletter to doctors on...
Classic Hudson’s Bay blankets sell out at some Canadian Tire stores within hours
Just in time for Christmas, Canadian Tire released its new collection featuring the iconic Hudson’s Bay stripes Friday morning, to enthusiastic shoppers. But some hoping for a chance to buy one of the classic woolen blankets or caribou throws in-store...
Fact File: Video of chained Mustang ‘stolen’ from Brampton driveway is a skit
A video posted to social media in December appeared to show a Brampton, Ont. man filming the chained-up bumper of his Mustang — the only part of the vehicle that remained after a supposed theft. While some users who reposted...
Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction
The mayors of Ontario’s 29 largest cities are calling on the province to declare a state of emergency as municipalities deal with what they call a “community safety and humanitarian crisis” created by homelessness, mental health and addiction. Ontario Big...
Canada drops terror sanctions on Syria and its interim government
Canada is dropping its terror listing for the group that has governed Syria since the ouster of dictator Bashar Assad one year ago. Syria is no longer listed as a state supporter of terrorism, while the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham,...
Raptors fall to Lakers on Hachimura buzzer-beater; LeBron point streak comes to an end
Austin Reaves scored 44 points, and Rui Hachimura hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120 on Thursday. Reaves had 11 assists and five rebounds for the Lakers (16-5), who were without superstar point...
