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Man shot in North York, police say

Toronto police are investigating after a man was rushed to a hospital Monday evening with a gunshot wound. Authorities were called to the area of Jane Street and Yorkwoods Gate in North York just before 7 p.m. for reports of...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Scarborough barbershop, community group partner to support Black youth and job-seekers

As Toronto deals with a higher level of youth unemployment, a barbershop and a community organization in Scarborough partnered to host an event to support job-seekers in the city’s east end. During a mid-day Black History Month event co-hosted by...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Immigration Department helping Canadian military recruit foreign military members

HALIFAX — The head of Canadian Armed Forces says a policy aimed at attracting specialized foreign military members is getting a boost from the federal Immigration Department as the military scrambles to fill jobs amid a protracted personnel shortage. Gen....

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Relative of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested, charged in Alberta

Jacob Van Rootselaar, who is related to Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, has been arrested in Alberta. The Alberta RCMP tells CityNews it arrested Jacob Van Rootselaar in Sylvan Lake, less than 30 kilometres west of Red Deer, on...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Canadian trapped in Mexico describes ‘terrifying’ unrest after drug lord’s killing

When Canadian resident Jeffrey Dale booked a vacation to Mexico, he expected the trip to include sunny weather, palm trees and relaxing days on the beach, but when violence broke out over the weekend after authorities killed a notorious cartel...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Mexico flight cancellations the latest hurdle for Canadian travel this season

Cancelled flights in and out of Mexico this week have added to what travel agents say was already a rocky season for the sector, as uncertainty continues to linger leading up to March break. WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Air...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Feds investigate shooting at New Hampshire-Canada border crossing; suspect hospitalized

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A person was shot near the Canadian border in New Hampshire early Sunday by a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was returning fire, investigators said Monday. The person was taken to a hospital, officials said. The...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Mississauga man, 39, wanted in connection with multiple break-ins

Peel Regional Police are searching for a 39-year-old man from Mississauga who is wanted in connection with several break-ins. Investigators say Kenneth Levy is currently wanted for 27 counts of break and enter as well as committing indictable offences. He...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

2 suspects at large after 4-on-1 beating: Toronto police

Toronto police say they’ve arrested two people and are searching for two outstanding suspects after an alleged four-on-one beating that sent a male to hospital earlier this month. Officers were called to the St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local

Canadian Union of Postal Workers set to vote on tentative deals in spring

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its members will hold a ratification vote on tentative agreements with Canada Post between April 20 and May 30. The deals with two bargaining units were reached in late December, after...

Feb 24, 2026 | Local