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More troublesome weather expected to hit the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday

There could be some troublesome weather headed to the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday for areas north of Highway 401, but especially north of Highway 407. According to CityNews Meteorologist Carl Lam, there will be freezing rain in some areas...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Federal Indigenous services minister reflects on first months of job leaders were wary of her...

OTTAWA — When Mandy Gull-Masty took up the role of Indigenous services minister last spring, one question loomed over her appointment: why would a Cree woman want to administer the Indian Act, when another First Nations woman before her turned...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Midterms and tariffs: 2026 could be a critical year for Canada-U.S. relations

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought with it a tidal wave of change that has upended global trade, rattled allies and pushed political and social boundaries in the United States. But the U.S. president faces headwinds...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Carney meets Zelenskyy in Halifax as Trump prepares to host peace talks

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned new Russian air attacks and announced additional economic assistance for Ukraine as he and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stood side-by-side and spoke to reporters at a Halifax-area airport. The two leaders embraced...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

$129M in Lotto Max prizes up for grabs during last draw of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the last draw of the year will see a top prize of $80 million and 49 $1-million Maxmillions prizes. The past few draws have had a top prize of $80 million, which rolled over...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Person in life-threatening condition after 3-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby

A person is in life-threatening condition after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby Saturday morning. According to an update posted on the OPP Greater Toronto Area X account at around 7:40 a.m., officers said there was a full...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Pilot dies in ultralight plane crash off Copacabana beach in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An ultralight plane pulling an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday afternoon, killing the pilot, local authorities said. The pilot’s body was sent to a medical...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Man stabbed in Toronto’s South Parkdale neighbourhood

Toronto police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the city’s South Parkdale neighbourhood on Friday. According to police, the victim is between the age of 20 to 30 was found with a stab wound near Joe Shuster Way...

Dec 27, 2025 | Local

Second suspect in deadly Oshawa stabbing arrested and charged with murder

A man from Peterborough was arrested on Friday in connection with a deadly stabbing that took place in Oshawa earlier this week. Authorities say they received a call at 4:14 a.m. on Tuesday about a man who was found in...

Dec 27, 2025 | Local

Carney, Zelenskyy speak as Ukrainian president prepares for peace talks in Florida

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he prepares to head to the United States for a key meeting in the ongoing talks to end the war with Russia. Zelenskyy is set to...

Dec 27, 2025 | Local