Elderly man injured after being struck by TTC bus
An elderly man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a TTC bus. Toronto police were called to Ellesmere Road and Morningside Avenue just before 6 p.m. for a collision involving a pedestrian and a bus. The elderly...
Blue Jays’ John Schneider named finalist for AL manager of the year
After leading the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series and a 20-win turnaround, John Schneider could be bringing home some hardware. Schneider was announced as one of the three finalists for the American League manager of the year award...
‘Where was the warning?’ Several Ontario at-risk seniors cut from remote monitoring program
Several seniors, at risk of falls, recently received notice that they are being cut from a remote monitoring program after a drop in provincial aid. Zoë Medicoff, whose mother, Marilyn, was part of the program, reached out to Speakers Corner....
Prescription painkillers shortage in Canada expected to continue into new year
TORONTO — Pharmacists say a shortage of medications that contain oxycodone is expected to continue into the new year, while supply of another type of painkiller has increased since a nationwide disruption in the summer. In July, Health Canada sent...
Feds will unveil proposed changes to EV sales mandate this winter, officials say
OTTAWA — The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicles sales mandate this winter, federal officials said Monday. Mark Cauchi, director general of energy and transportation at Environment and Climate Change Canada, told MPs on the House...
Hudson’s Bay landlords to get back properties B.C. billionaire wanted: retailer
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is returning its former stores to landlords, effectively ending a B.C. billionaire’s fight to take over the collapsed retailer’s leases. Franco Perugini, HBC’s senior vice-president of real estate and legal, said in a Monday email to...
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes northern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken northern Afghanistan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage. The quake’s epicenter was located 22 kilometers (14 miles) west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, and had...
Metrolinx, City of Toronto slammed for not extending transit service after World Series finale
Thousands of baseball fans were left stranded across Toronto on Saturday night after Game 7 of the World Series went into extra innings just as transit service was preparing to shut down for the evening. In a social media post...
1 person dead after car crash on Highway 410 in Brampton
Provincial police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 410 in Brampton on Sunday evening. According to authorities, the crash happened some time after 6 p.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The southbound lanes of...
NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says ‘loved ones are safe’ following Oklahoma home break-in
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Sunday he and his family are safe following a break-in at his Oklahoma City-area home last week while the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing a home game. “Long story...
