2 of 3 suspects identified in Pickering mall theft, $25K of stolen sunglasses recovered
Police have identified two of three suspects who are accused of stealing more than $30,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a LensCrafters store inside Pickering Town Centre last month. According to investigators, three females entered the shop on Sept. 29,...
Ontario to scrap fixed election dates, raise donation limits under new bill
Ontario’s attorney general is proposing to get rid of fixed election dates in the province, in a set of reforms that would also see the limit for political donations raised to $5,000 and make public funding for political parties permanent....
Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of...
DETROIT (AP) — Chauncey Billups earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame a year ago, recognizing his resilience and clutch play in a championship-winning NBA career. His ability to bounce back and make all the right moves is...
Markham man convicted of impaired driving in collision that killed York police officer
A Markham man has been found guilty of causing the collision that killed a York Regional Police officer back in 2022. Const. Travis Gillespie, who was 38 years old, was on his way to work when he was killed in...
Police on the hunt for 2 suspects in ATM distraction thefts
Toronto police are trying to track down two suspects in a distraction theft investigation stemming from numerous incidents at bank machines throughout the city. Officers were first called about a theft in the Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area...
Health Canada authorizes long-awaited drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the first medication approved in Canada that targets the buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain, which is believed to be an...
Ford government reconsidering Bill 60 provisions when it comes to security of tenure for tenants
The Ford government says it is reconsidering some provisions in its omnibus bill introduced last week, which critics said would lead to the elimination of rent control and security of tenure for tenants. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack...
No more monkey business: NDP bring petition to stop primate imports for medical testing
The vaccines for COVID-19, malaria, polio and other global diseases have saved many human lives. But the creation of those vaccines have also cost many animal ones. As the threat of zoonotic disease spread is heightened, coming off the back...
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he’ll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he will consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year. Asked in an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” whether if would...
Metrolinx adding new GO train trips, adjusting schedules starting Monday
Changes are coming to five GO Train rail lines starting Monday as Metrolinx adds new trips and adjusts schedules to improve service reliability and reduce congestion. Six new rush hour trips are being added on the Lakeshore East line. One...
