Iran executes person accused of spying for Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran executed a person convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad in the city of Qom, the official judiciary news agency reported Sunday. The sentence was carried out early Saturday after the Supreme...
Motorcyclist dead following multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 400 in Vaughan
A 43-year-old motorcyclist from Wasaga Beach is dead following a crash on Highway 400 in Vaughan. Provincial police say the motorcyclist drove into the back of a Dodge pickup truck in the northbound lanes of the highway at Rutherford Road...
Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died
Sam Rivers, the bass player in the band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his bandmates. The band did not disclose where Rivers died or the circumstances, but praised him as “pure magic” and “the...
Strong winds, rain and unseasonably high temperatures expected Sunday across GTA
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and the GTHA as windy conditions will usher in a period of rain that will be the pattern for most of the week ahead. The national weather service says southwesterly...
‘Horrible piece of legislation’: Ontario parents to rally against speed camera ban
Several parent groups against a looming speed camera ban in Ontario are holding a provincial day of action on Monday as MPPs return to Queen’s Park for the beginning of a new legislative session. Premier Doug Ford announced earlier this...
George Santos says he’s humbled but dismisses ‘pearl clutching’ critics
NEW YORK (AP) — Freed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars but unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of...
North York hit-and-run sends 2 people to hospital, driver fled with a flat tire: police
Police are searching for the driver of a red sedan that fled the scene of a serious collision in North York. According to authorities, the crash happened just before 7:00 p.m. near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue. One vehicle...
Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve “same treatment” as in Ontario
VICTORIA — Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is “unacceptable” that Ottawa always steps up when it comes to supporting key sectors in Ontario and Quebec, but “continues to drop the ball” when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry. Parmar’s...
1 youth killed in Oshawa fire, 2 adults injured
Authorities are investigating a fatal fire in Oshawa that left one youth dead and two people injured on Saturday. According to police, a camper trailer was on fire at 309 Eglin Street West, near Nipigon Street and Park Road North....
31 salmonella infections in Canada linked to dog treats; cases likely higher
Canada’s public health agency says 31 salmonella infections across the country are linked to dog food and treats, but officials say the number is likely higher. Of those infected, Alberta and B.C. have 14 each, while Ontario and the North...
