Speech therapists concerned about screen time among young kids
Too many parents are still unaware of the negative effects that screens can have on the development of their young children, laments Quebec’s speech therapy and audiologists association (AQOA). Numerous studies have established a link between screen time in children...
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely told his talk show audience that his voice was “a little under the...
Hamilton man, 38, charged after shooting himself during attempted home invasion: police
Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man who allegedly shot himself during an attempted home invasion, according to investigators. Authorities were initially called to a home near Steven Street at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday for reports of...
Raptors drop Game 7 to Cavaliers after third-quarter collapse
The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Jarrett Allen had a double-double with 22 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past Toronto 114-102 in Game 7 of their first-round series. The Cavaliers will travel to Detroit on Tuesday...
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization...
Toronto teen arrested and charged with robbery
Authorities have arrested and charged a Toronto teenager in connection with a robbery investigation. Police say 18-year-old Titus Hornby approached a man who was walking in the area of Kingston Road and Scarborough Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. on April...
1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe. “They started within an hour or so...
Maple Leafs officially hiring Mats Sundin, John Chayka to lead front office
Finally, clarity: The Toronto Maple Leafs announced their new hockey leadership Sunday afternoon, with a media conference scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. ET. The Maple Leafs have hired Mats Sundin, who returns to the organization as Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations....
Mark Carney calls alleged privacy breach in Alberta deeply concerning
EDMONTON — An Edmonton city councillor says he and his team are helping a woman facing intimate partner violence relocate with her children after her address was leaked in an alleged privacy breach by a separatist group. The councillor says...
Man, 67, charged with murder in fatal shooting at North York park
A 67-year-old man is facing a murder charge in a fatal shooting last week in a North York park. Toronto police were called to Wenderly Park in the Marlee and Glengrove avenues area just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday, following reports...
