NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s trip around the world
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won’t show up if they’re not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them....
Outage affecting inspection kiosks at airports resolved: Canada Border Services Agency
An outage is affecting primary inspections kiosks at airports across the country has been resolved, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The agency said travellers may continue to experience delays in the short term as they resume normal...
Tiny homes find permanent spot in private Leslieville backyard
The man who provided a roof for those who need one the most is not letting the city slow him down. Four tiny homes erected in the backyard of Lazarus House and operated by Seeds of Hope Foundation have boosted the...
Nuts recalled in Ontario over possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two nut-related products sold in Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination. The agency says the recall covers two products, Arnie’s All Natural Raw Mix Nuts and Arnie’s Sweet and Savoury...
Indigenous artist loses items for Christmas market in robbery
Shane Kejick was supposed to have his Indigenous fashion displayed in GTA Christmas markets and a pop-up shop, until a robbery last month dashed those plans. Kejick’s Toyota SUV, which was parked on his mother’s street in suburban Montreal, was...
Filipino nurse returns to work in Canada’s strained health industry after losing immigration status
When John returned to Canada after spending a month and a half in the Philippines, he said he felt a mix of emotions. The Toronto nurse, whose real name we’re withholding due to his ongoing immigration application, flew to the...
Judge nixes conviction of 1 of 2 men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master...
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn’t enough evidence that the man had a motive...
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Changes to the regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act include mandatory reporting...
Tenants at East York apartment building demand rent abatement
Dozens of tenants at a notorious East York apartment building are seeking action from their landlord, demanding rent refunds as they continue to struggle with a building that they say is falling apart. Tenants at the building located at 500 Dawes Road say...
Striking workers at Oakville care facility want residents home for the holidays
Vanessa Edwards works at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), a provincially funded supportive living community for adults with developmental disabilities. She works with many individuals to help them gain the skills to move to community supportive living homes managed...
