Winter storm moves into Atlantic Canada, bringing heavy wet snow and high winds
Wintry weather is descending upon parts of Atlantic Canada as a nor’easter brings heavy snow, rain and strong winds to the region Wednesday. Environment Canada has had a patchwork of orange and yellow snowfall warnings in effect across Nova Scotia...
Greater Toronto home sales fall in November as prices, new listings decline: board
TORONTO — Toronto’s real estate board says activity, new listings and average selling prices were down last month as potential homebuyers stayed on the sidelines. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says 5,010 homes changed hands in November, down 15.8...
Blue Jays agree to deal with KBO MVP Cody Ponce
Seeking to augment a starting rotation that’s already seen its share of turnover in recent months, the Blue Jays reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce Tuesday evening, according to industry sources. The agreement, which is pending a physical,...
Suspect wanted for aggravated assault in random stabbing near Dufferin and Eglinton
Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted for aggravated assault in a random attack in the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue area last week. Officers were called to Dufferin and Castlefield Avenue just before 4 p.m. for reports of...
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm
OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb blasts. U.S. government procurement records show the department...
GO Transit partially suspending Lakeshore West train service for 3 weekends in December
GO Transit Lakeshore West train riders may have to adjust how they get around this month as the transit agency is suspending service on part of the line for three consecutive weekends due to construction work. A reminder sent out...
Majority of newcomers want Ottawa to deport immigrants who commit a crime: OMNI Poll
Ottawa has lost track of about 33,000 immigrants who are currently seeking to evade an order to leave the country, the president of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) told a parliamentary committee Tuesday. Testifying before the Standing Committee on...
Carney says First Nations clean water legislation will come next spring
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to meet with Coastal First Nations after chiefs voted unanimously Tuesday to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast and withdraw an agreement signed with Alberta last week that...
Funeral arrangements announced for 5 family members who died as result of Brampton house fire
Funeral arrangements for five family members who died as a result of a house fire in Brampton have been announced. The deceased, including a two-year-old toddler and newborn baby, will be laid to rest on Friday, December 5, at the...
Ontario government spending $112M on advertising, more than ever before: auditor
TORONTO — The Ontario government spent the highest recorded amount on advertising last year, the auditor found, a flurry of public spending the opposition parties accused the government of using to promote itself in an election year. Auditor general Shelley...
