Toronto’s Davenport named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world
Once known for its factories and auto body shops, Davenport is now being recognized on the global stage. The west end neighbourhood has earned a spot on Time Out’s list of the 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, coming in...
Man, 19, in hospital after North York stabbing
A 19-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing in North York on Thursday evening. Officers say they responded to a stabbing in the Finch Avenue West and Weston Road area just after 7 p.m. Investigators say a 19-year-old man...
Report finds Canadians are drinking less, businesses are adapting
From restaurants to retail, a shift in Canada’s drinking habits is taking hold. A new report from Restaurants Canada reveals that 41 per cent of Canadians say they’ve reduced their alcohol consumption over the past year, a trend that’s forcing...
Canada Post workers have walked off the job, set up picket lines across the country
Canada Post workers have abruptly walked off the job and set up picket lines across the country, CUPW says. “In response to the government’s attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately, all CUPW members at Canada Post are...
Barriers keep many immigrant nurses out of Canadian hospitals, despite demand
A new Statistics Canada report says only 63 per cent of immigrants who came to Canada intending to work as nurses were employed in the field by 2021. The study looked at immigrants admitted between 2010 and 2020 who identified...
Microsoft reduces Israel’s access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Microsoft said Thursday it had disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of...
Scherzer struggles as Toronto Blue Jays drop 7-1 decision to Boston Red Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays’ grip on first place in the American League East Division standings weakened again Wednesday after a 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer gave up three runs in the first inning and allowed a Masataka...
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Scarborough shooting
A man has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Scarborough. Toronto police were called to Sheppard Avenue East and Brimley Road at 10 p.m. to reports a victim had been located with injuries. A man in his 40s...
Pickering towing business targeted in overnight shooting
A towing business in Pickering was shot at early Wednesday, Durham Regional Police confirm. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the business on Notion Road around 2:20 a.m. “An employee was in the parking lot when a black...
NDP MP urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China
OTTAWA — An NDP member of Parliament who has been a target of Chinese foreign interference says the federal government should be cautious as it tries to mend its trade relationship with Canada’s second-largest trading partner. Jenny Kwan said she...
