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5 people hurt in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station with a suspect in custody,...

NEW YORK (AP) — Five people were injured in a stabbing inside New York’s Penn Station on Sunday evening, authorities said, less than a day before thousands of fans are expected to descend on neighboring Madison Square Garden for Game...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Man arrested in Scarborough hate-motivated offence: police

Toronto police have arrested a man in a suspected hate-motivated threatening incident in Scarborough. Police say the incident happened on June 5 in the Lawrence Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area. Officers allege the accused attended a business and uttered...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia sounded missile alert sirens Monday morning in an area home to an air base that hosts U.S. forces. Saudi state media reported the alert around its Al Kharj governorate, home to Prince...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment during fragile ceasefire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, further complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran’s state broadcaster confirmed...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Vancouver tops, Toronto No. 3 on Sports Illustrated World Cup host city rankings

VANCOUVER — Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month. In fact, both Canadian host cities fared well on...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Line 1 reopens after power outage

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says Line 1 between College and St. George stations have reopened after the power was shut down. The circumstances leading to the power shutdown are unknown at this time.

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Chow defends resale of FIFA World Cup tickets after criticism from opponents and fans

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is defending the city’s decision to purchase and resell thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets, arguing the strategy will help offset hosting costs and spare taxpayers from footing the bill. The city used its host-city privileges...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday. In an excerpt of that speech shared with The Canadian...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Scarborough crash

A motorcyclist is injured following a collision in Scarborough on Sunday afternoon. According to Toronto police, the crash happened near Military Trail Road and Ellesmere Road, near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, just after 3:20 p.m. Police say a...

Jun 8, 2026 | Local