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Male wanted for stabbing in Mississauga: police

Peel police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing in Mississauga. Police say the incident happened on Dec. 24 around 7:20 p.m. in the area of Church Street and Queen Street...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

From gym memberships to competition fees: Cost remains the biggest barrier to fitness in Canada

While fitness is often framed as a matter of motivation or time, experts say affordability is the real obstacle keeping many Canadians from staying active. “The number one reason people are not physically active enough is because they can’t or...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

In Photos: Christmas celebrations around the world

Gabriel Romanelli, Latin parish priest leads a Mass on Christmas Eve at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, far left, and her father Viktor Knavs...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, such as in Gaza, those who are impoverished, such as...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts

LONDON (AP) — On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns over immigration divide societies, and some politicians fan anger and resentment, Britain’s King Charles III called on people to focus on kindness...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

4 vehicles damaged after suspected arson at east-end Toronto auto dealership

Toronto police and firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at an east-end automotive dealership early Thursday that resulted in damage to four vehicles. A Toronto Fire Services spokesperson told CityNews that emergency crews were called to the dealership on Lawrence...

Dec 26, 2025 | Local

1 dead, 4 injured after vehicle crashes into North York building

Toronto police say a person has died and four people have been injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in North York Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident happened just before 2:30 p.m. at a building in the Dufferin...

Dec 25, 2025 | Local

Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls vegan bacon product over undeclared wheat

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for a vegan bacon product sold in Ontario because it contains wheat, which doesn’t appear on the list of ingredients. The agency says the vegan bacon is sold under...

Dec 25, 2025 | Local

North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire...

Dec 25, 2025 | Local