Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Brampton
A pedestrian has suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton. Police in Peel Region say the incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the eastbound lanes of Bovaird Drive, just east of Highway 410. The...
‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who managed Pastore since his...
Thousands celebrate more than just Caribbean culture at annual Carnival Grand Parade
From the sounds of Soca music to the vibrant masqueraders, the streets along Toronto’s waterfront came alive with one of the biggest celebrations of Caribbean culture and independence on Saturday with the annual Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade. “We are having...
Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police said. The shooter was among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in...
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes...
Toronto under special weather statement for possible heavy rainfall
A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto and the GTA while rainfall warnings are in effect for Cottage Country. Environment Canada says the rainfall is expected to start late Saturday and carry on into Sunday. “Showers and thunderstorms...
Man charged with mischief in suspected hate-motivated act against East York church
A 56-year-old man is facing charges after an East York church was targeted by violence three times in just over a week. Toronto police say on July 24, they were called to a church in the area of Cosburn Avenue...
Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on Nazca Lines viewing flight
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines crashed into a field Saturday outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people, local authorities said. Nazca’s municipal government said the plane departed from...
Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships
PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — Top dogs were riding waves Saturday at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships as hundreds of spectators cheered — and barked — from the Northern California beach. From small spaniels to large labs, the canines were...
Pimicikamak Cree Nation on lockdown after gunshots fired, 1 person dead
A shooter is still on the loose and a northern Manitoba community remains in lockdown Saturday, Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias said in a social media post. RCMP’s major crimes unit is investigating a suspicious death in the First...
