At least 3 killed and others injured in train derailment in southern Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing at least three people and seriously injuring others, authorities said. Federal and local police said the cause of the crash near Riedlingen, roughly 158 kilometers (98...
Anand counting on Israel to allow Ottawa’s trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa has trucks of aid ready to reach desperate Palestinians in Gaza and is counting on Israel to allow them through. Anand wrote on social media Sunday afternoon that Jordan, which borders...
Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash: Halton Police
A motorcyclist in his 20s was killed in a three-vehicle collision that happened in Milton on Sunday afternoon. According to Halton Police, the crash occurred near the intersection of Bronte Road and Steeles Avenue at approximately 2:40 p.m. Officers say...
Blue Jays place all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on seven-day IL with concussion
The Toronto Blue Jays will have to go without their starting catcher for a period. Alejandro Kirk was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion after the all-star took a hard foul tip off the mask in Saturday’s outing against the Detroit...
2 people brought to hospital after car crash in Brampton
A woman was rushed to a hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries on Saturday following a two-vehicle collision in Brampton, authorities say. According to Peel Regional Police, the crash happened near Mayfield Road and Torbram Road just before 7:00 p.m. Officers...
3 men in hospital after car crash in North York
Three men were brought to a hospital on Saturday evening after police received reports about a car that possibly collided with a utility pole in North York. According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS), the crash happened just before 9:15...
Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists
OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong’s law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada. In a joint statement, federal Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Public Safety...
City of Toronto staff looking for local treasures amid push for new Old City Hall...
Hundreds of people checked out Old City Hall on Saturday amid a growing push by the City of Toronto to transform the historic space into a local museum filled with hidden treasures. Kathy Grant, who advocates highlighting the stories of...
Ryan Gosling and faceless alien named Rocky wow crowd at ‘Project Hail Mary’ Comic-Con panel
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Comic-Con got a lot of Ryan and a little bit of Rocky at a panel on “Project: Hail Mary,” the forthcoming film that’s equal parts space adventure, real-science deep-dive, broad comedy and relationship drama. “What’s up...
The Weeknd awarded Key to the City of Toronto by Mayor Olivia Chow
International music superstar The Weeknd was awarded the Key to the city on Saturday as he prepares to play four highly anticipated shows at the Rogers Centre over the next two weeks. The Scarborough-born artist was presented the award in...
