Experts warn Canada risks losing top researchers in ‘global war for AI talent’
OTTAWA — Canada must act to retain its international leadership in AI research in the face of a worldwide race for talent that’s reached a “fever pitch,” the country’s national AI institutes warned the government last summer. They cautioned that...
Toronto Tempo to open WNBA season May 8 against Mystics
The WNBA’s newest franchise will get to take the court for the first time on the opening day of the 2026 season. The league announced Wednesday that the 2026 season will begin on May 8, with the Toronto Tempo set...
Canada-wide warrant issued for federal offender
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a federal offender who is wanted for breaching their statutory release. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad (ROPE) is searching for 30-year-old Latef Tag El Din, who is serving a two-year sentence for...
Concessions could help Canada keep lower tariffs in trade deal review: strategist
TORONTO — The review of North America’s free trade agreement will play a large part in determining the trajectory of the Canadian economy, as one strategist says he is optimistic that certain concessions could help achieve a positive outcome. Ashish...
Bichette introduced by Mets, says he’s fond of Blue Jays tenure and friendship with Vlad
Bo Bichette was introduced as the newest member of the New York Mets on Wednesday, days after agreeing to a three-year, $126-million contract. The long-time Toronto Blue Jay, who is expected to play third base alongside star shortstop Francisco Lindor...
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is dropping his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, citing what he described as a new framework with NATO on Arctic security. The abrupt about-face comes shortly after he told the World Economic Forum in...
Junction residents hopeful city project will finally connect the neighbourhood
Residents in The Junction are hoping a new city project will finally connect the neighbourhood as one, years after it was supposed to happen. Metrolinx was supposed to take down a fence that divides Lappin Avenue and Antler Street, but...
Professional poker player charged with sexual assault: Toronto police
A professional poker player has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a person he met at an event he hosted in Toronto. Officers were called to Wellington and Simcoe streets on Jan. 15 for reports of a sexual assault. It’s...
Canada has become the ‘food inflation capital’ of the G7, food expert says
Canada’s food prices are rising faster than in other major economies, prompting some experts to describe the country as the “food inflation capital of the G7.” Statistics Canada reports food prices rose 6.2 per cent over the past year, the...
Stolen vehicle ‘intentionally’ crashed into cruiser in Scarborough, 3 arrested: Toronto police
Toronto police have charged three people, two men and a youth, after a crash involving a stolen vehicle and police cruiser in Scarborough early Tuesday morning. Officers say they spotted the suspects removing licence plates from a parked vehicle and...
