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Thousands of Manitobans gather for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Thousands of survivors, families, and Manitobans gathered in a sea of orange at RBC Convention Centre on Tuesday to honour those who didn’t make it home, those who did, and to continue the work ahead. “We’re here to make sure...

Oct 1, 2025 | Local

Trump administration blames Democrats for shutdown in official government warnings as deadline nears

HOUSTON (AP) — With the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years looming, the Trump administration is using official government communications to blame Democrats and promote the president’s policies. At least one agency has posted a public warning blaming...

Oct 1, 2025 | Local

Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some...

NEW YORK (AP) — Armed with a 10-point plan and pacing a stage in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth enumerated for hundreds of assembled military leaders just how much of the force’s policy, philosophy and culture will...

Oct 1, 2025 | Local

Blue Jays restrict tickets within Canada, Yankees face heat for restricting road fans

It won’t be just Blue Jays fans who can’t attend road games for the American League Division Series if the New York Yankees advance to play Toronto. Canadian fans have been unable to purchase tickets for potential Blue Jays ALDS...

Oct 1, 2025 | Local

Yankees bullpen falters again in playoff-opening loss to the Red Sox

The bullpen that has been one of the New York Yankees’ biggest weaknesses this season faltered again in their playoff opener and has them on the brink of being eliminated by the rival Boston Red Sox. After Max Fried worked six scoreless...

Oct 1, 2025 | Local

‘Every Child Matters’ march in Montreal marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

The streets of downtown Montreal filled with the sound of drums, chants and footsteps on Tuesday as people gathered for the Every Child Matters march — a powerful demonstration on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The march began...

Oct 1, 2025 | Local

Two men injured in Rexdale shooting

Two men in their 20s has been injured in a shooting in Rexdale on Monday night. Toronto police were called to Rexdale Boulevard and Kipling Avenue just after 7:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. The victim was located with...

Sep 30, 2025 | Local

Metrolinx hopes to start 30-day revenue service demonstration for Eglinton LRT this week

Metrolinx tells 680 NewsRadio they “aspire” to start the 30-day revenue service demonstration on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT this week, the final hurdle towards opening the long-awaited transit line. The transit agency and provincial transportation officials said earlier this month,...

Sep 30, 2025 | Local

TDSB Chair Neethan Shan wins Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Chair Neethan Shan has been elected to replace Jennifer McKelvie as the Scarborough-Rouge Park councillor in a byelection. Shan defeated 20 candidates with over 26 per cent of the vote. Anu Sriskandarajah finished second with...

Sep 30, 2025 | Local

Northern Ontario paper mill to idle operations, citing lack of financial support

A paper mill in northern Ontario will begin winding down operations after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government, the company announced Monday. Kap Paper said it has received $50 million in loans from the Ontario government,...

Sep 30, 2025 | Local