Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law
TORONTO — Species could go extinct if Ontario passes a controversial mining bill that is set to transform its approach to endangered species and the environment, the Toronto Zoo warned the province. Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our...
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program. The petition says the temporary foreign worker program is a “large contributor” to an unsustainable level of immigration and claims the program is...
Toronto City Council approves controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw
Toronto City Council has approved a controversial bylaw that restricts protests around places of worship, schools and daycares. Following a daylong contentious debate, councillors voted 16-9 in favour of the “bubble zone” bylaw, which is scheduled to take effect on...
First Nations leaders pledge ‘confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill
Several First Nations travelled from the far reaches of northern Ontario to Queen’s Park in Toronto on Thursday to have their voices heard on a proposed law that seeks to significantly speed up mining approvals in their traditional lands, only...
Teen wanted for murder in shooting of young person in Brampton
Police in Peel Region are searching for an 18-year-old in connection with the shooting death of a young person in Brampton last month. Investigators were called to an apartment complex in the area of Beech and Queen streets on April...
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of...
Cost of Canada joining Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA — If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a ballooning price tag, an anti-weapons proliferation group said Thursday. Jessica...
Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sexual assault trial
WARNING: The following story contains graphic content and descriptions which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears Thursday at the sexual assault trial of five...
Filipino sketch comedy show ‘Abroad’ returns for season 4
Filipino sketch comedy show Abroad is back with its fourth season. This show is inspired by co-creator Isabel Kanaan’s experience as a Filipino immigrant in Canada. In the new season, Kanaan said they were able to explore the themes introduced in previous...
Man wanted for multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby
Durham police are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby. On Tuesday, police responded to multiple locations, including Thickson Road South between Consumers Drive and Dundas Street East and Dundas Street between...
