Waymo looks to bring self-driving taxis to Canada
Waymo, the American self-driving tech company, is looking to expand its popular robotaxi service into the Canadian market. Representatives for the California-based tech company confirmed on Friday that it would like to see its autonomous ride-hailing service operating in some...
2 people injured in Yorkdale Mall stabbing, robbery: police
Toronto police are investigating an alleged stabbing that took place at Yorkdale Mall on Friday evening. According to authorities, a man was stealing from a retail store just before 6:30 p.m. As he was running away, police say he knocked...
Blue Jays acquire right-hander Chase Lee from Tigers for lefty Johan Simon
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chase Lee from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Johan Simon, the Major League Baseball club announced Friday. The 27-year-old Lee appeared in 32 games for the Tigers as a rookie in 2025,...
Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave
TORONTO — Canada’s hot new hockey romance has scored a second season renewal. Bell Media says its breakout hit “Heated Rivalry,” about two male hockey players in a secret love affair, will return to Crave and its U.S. streaming service...
34 arrested, more than $2.7 million in drugs seized following months-long investigation
Police forces across the GTA have teamed up to shut down a street gang whose criminal tentacles reached well beyond the region. Police in Durham Region say a nine-month-long investigation into drug trafficking and illegal firearms began in April 2025,...
Fact check: Claim that Canada ranks 8th in global homeless population is false
A list posted to social media claimed to show a supposed global ranking of countries with the largest homeless population, in which Canada ranked number eight. The list actually shows data from countries that are part of the Organization for...
Toronto-based company that makes diverse dolls says entire holiday shipment lost in train derailment
A Toronto-based company that makes inclusive dolls says its entire holiday shipment has been destroyed in a train derailment, wiping out nearly $200,000 in expected revenue. Samantha Ong, owner of Joeydolls, told CityNews the staggering financial setback came after a...
Reddit challenges Australia’s world-first law banning children under 16 from social media
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Global online forum Reddit on Friday filed a court challenge to Australia’s world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the world’s most popular social media platforms. California-based Reddit Inc.’s suit...
Federal court rules Canada legally obliged to provide housing to First Nation communities
Indigenous leaders in Manitoba are calling it a major step forward after a federal court ruling confirmed Canada has a legal duty to provide adequate housing on First Nations communities. The ruling affirms that Canada has an obligation to ensure...
‘Time for unity’: MP Michael Ma says he’s leaving Conservatives to join Liberals
Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville, Michael Ma, has announced he’s leaving the Conservatives to join Mark Carney’s Liberals. “After listening carefully to the people of Markham–Unionville in recent weeks and reflecting with my family on the direction of our country,...
