Markham prepares for 2026 Honda Indy, Unionville GO sees changes ahead
Work is already underway to prepare Markham for the 2026 Honda Indy race, starting with some changes at the Unionville GO station. Earlier in September, the open-wheel auto racing series announced that it’s moving the Grand Prix of Toronto from...
Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Palestinian...
U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a cull order has the support of a right-wing American influencer, who is asking for help from truck drivers to transfer the birds to locations in...
Ford joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in visiting homeless encampments in Barrie, Ont.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a weekend visit to Barrie, Ont., where he joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in touring the city’s homeless encampments. In a Facebook post shared by Nuttall on Sept. 20, the two can be seen visiting the...
Blue Jays clinch post-season berth with win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the post-season for the 11th time in franchise history, finally securing their berth by winning a game started by 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, with lefty Eric Lauer throwing an important inning...
A Syrian president arrives in New York for UN General Assembly for the first time...
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the U.N. General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six decades. The last time a Syrian head...
New Hampshire police say multiple gunshot victims at country club. 1 suspect in custody
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A shooting at a country club left multiple gunshot victims, police in New Hampshire said Saturday night. Nashua police said video surveillance confirmed there was one shooter, and they are the person being detained by police....
Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info
The Pentagon says it will require credentialed journalists at the military headquarters to sign a pledge to refrain from reporting information that has not been authorized for release — including unclassified information. Journalists who don’t abide by the policy risk...
From sun to showers: Toronto wraps up summer, welcomes a rainy fall
After a cool Saturday, Toronto’s last day of summer will feature some sunny skies, along with cloudy and rainy weather on Sunday. Even with the arrival of fall on Monday, the city will continue to experience above-seasonal temperatures for a...
Trump says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the third such award he’s announced this month. “Congratulations, Ben. He didn’t know this,” Trump said in a speech...
