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Fire spreads to multiple homes in The Beaches, one man in critical condition

Toronto police say one male in his 50’s has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out at Kewbeach and Kenilworth avenues just after 4 p.m. Police say the residences have been evacuated, and one man...

Mar 23, 2025 | Local

Man accused in death of Toronto homeless man has history of violent criminal charges

A 31-year-old man accused of first-degree murder in the death of a homeless man in Toronto has a history of violent criminal charges, including attempted murder and assault with a weapon.  Toronto police say they arrested 31-year-old Adimabua Chukwuka late...

Mar 23, 2025 | Local

Mark Carney to run for seat in Ottawa riding

In a post on X Saturday evening, the Liberal Party of Canada is confirming that Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in the Ottawa riding of Nepean in the next federal election. The Ottawa area riding has been held since...

Mar 23, 2025 | Local

Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA — The Canadian government has announced support for the country’s agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that...

Mar 23, 2025 | Local

Police issue warning for high-risk offender in Oshawa

Durham Regional Police are issuing a warning about a high-risk offender who has been recently released into the community. Police say, 45-year-old Keith Theodore Constantin has been released after serving his sentence for breaching a court order and is currently...

Mar 23, 2025 | Local

Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected — but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets. Speaking to...

Mar 22, 2025 | Local

George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76. Foreman’s family announced his death on social media....

Mar 22, 2025 | Local

Owen Sound man wanted in connection with intimate partner violence investigation

Police are searching for a man from Owen Sound who is wanted in connection with an ongoing intimate partner violence investigation. Authorities say 26-year-old Keenan Simpragra is facing multiple charges, including two counts of uttering threats, possession of a weapon...

Mar 22, 2025 | Local

Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University agreed Friday to put its Middle East studies department under new supervision and overhaul its rules for protests and student discipline, acquiescing to an extraordinary ultimatum by the Trump administration to implement those and...

Mar 22, 2025 | Local

Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration Friday ended a contract that provides legal help to migrant children entering the country without a parent or guardian, raising concerns that children will be forced to navigate the complex legal system alone. The...

Mar 22, 2025 | Local