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New details in extensive FBI account of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting

SEATTLE — A complaint by the FBI against James Bryant in U.S. district court provides extensive new allegations about the mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight victims died on Feb. 10, 2026. FBI special agent Joseph Rico swears...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Dolly Parton’s multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton’s longtime creative director, Steve Summers, designed hundreds of dresses and outfits for the late singer and entertainer every year, so he saw her in many stages of her career. “Every person in here has...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Chow and Bradford trade barbs on housing, affordability and transit in Toronto mayoral debate

Toronto mayoral candidates Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford exchanged barbs Tuesday night in the first debate since Chris Alexander dropped out of the race.  The debate, hosted by the United Way, was held at the Toronto Metropolitan University. The candidates...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal vs. Predators

Gavin McKenna has his first NHL goal. The No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs scored on Nashville Predators netminder Juuse Saros in the second period of his fourth professional game Tuesday. McKenna took...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Chow’s lead over Bradford narrows to 4 points in Toronto mayoral race, latest poll shows

With Chris Alexander no longer in the race to become Toronto’s next mayor, new polling exclusive to CityNews shows that Olivia Chow’s lead over Brad Bradford has narrowed to four points. According to polling released by Forum Research Inc. after...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. “Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market. The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

Air Canada flight from Toronto struck by Delta plane at LAX, no injuries reported

An Air Canada flight from Toronto was struck by another aircraft on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday. An Air Canada spokesperson told CityNews that flight AC785 was being towed to the gate after landing safely, when...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local

46-year-old arrested in Toronto firearm investigation

Toronto police have arrested a 46-year-old and seized a loaded semi-automatic pistol after a firearms investigation across the city. Police say officers from the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force executed search warrants on Oct. 5 in several locations in...

Oct 7, 2026 | Local