Prime Minister Mark Carney’s holiday message to Canadians
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the holiday season is a time to slow down and reflect and to reconnect with loved ones. In a recorded message to Canadians, he says the holidays remind people of all traditions that...
1 charged, another wanted in Oshawa fatal stabbing
A man has been charged and another is wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing in Oshawa Tuesday. Durham Regional Police Service investigators say they received a call at approximately 4:15 a.m. about a man who was found on the...
Man wanted after York Regional Police say ‘unprovoked’ assault happened at Vaughan plaza
York Regional Police officers say they’re looking for a man after someone was assaulted “with a sharp object” in a Vaughan plaza parking lot Tuesday evening, describing the incident as being “unprovoked.” According to a statement issued by the service,...
5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops. The federal agency says 23 people got sick with the bacterial illness in seven provinces after eating...
Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn won’t run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn said he won’t run for the leadership of the Conservative Party of B.C. because he doesn’t want to risk giving the federal Liberals a majority government. Gunn said Wednesday that his departure could...
DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish release of Epstein files...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress. The department said the...
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Steven MacKinnon released a video in which he authorizes Santa to deliver Christmas presents in Canada. It has become an annual tradition for the federal...
North York collision sends 1 to hospital
One person has been taken to a hospital after a vehicle struck a pole on an LRT track in North York, according to police. Investigators say the incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. at Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue...
20-year-old arrested in firearm investigation: Toronto police
Toronto police say they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a firearm investigation in North York. Officers say they conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Vendome Place and Grenoble Drive area on Dec. 22. Police...
Person fatally shot in valley near University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
A person has died after a shooting close to the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Tuesday afternoon, authorities say. A post on the Toronto Police Service X account initially said emergency crews were called to the Old Ring Road and...