Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump’s annexation threats ‘not a joke’
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told her G7 counterparts Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats against Canada are not a joke as Trump continues to upend global trade. “I think many of my colleagues coming here...
Fare inspections to start on TTC buses next week
Transit riders can expect to see fare inspectors on TTC buses as soon as Monday. The TTC said that as of March 17, customers could be asked to provide proof of payment as the transit network aims to crack down...
The power of punctuality and what it says about you
Punctuality – its definition and importance really depend on who you speak to. A recent study out of the UK shows a generational divide when it comes to tardiness and how it could be perceived by those around us. In...
American woman who snatched baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An American influencer left Australia on Friday after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother. Sam Jones, who describes herself as...
Gene Hackman’s estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports, especially photographs and police body-camera video, related to the recent deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa after their partially mummified...
Health Minister Mark Holland not running in upcoming election
Health Minister Mark Holland said Thursday he won’t run again in the coming federal election, announcing his change in plans just one day before Mark Carney is officially sworn in as prime minister. Holland, who represents the riding of Ajax...
Ford says ‘temperature has been lowered’ after meeting with U.S. secretary of commerce
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he had an “extremely productive meeting” with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Thursday. But there was no change to Trump’s punishing tariffs that have thrown markets on both sides of the border into...
Downtown Toronto businesses making a slow but steady comeback 5 years after COVID-19
It’s been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Businesses shuttered almost overnight, offices and other workplaces were left deserted, and downtown Toronto fell eerily silent. Through numerous cycles of lockdowns and reopenings, businesses both...
Junction residents call for more transparency after sex offenders arrest
Apprehension is growing over the process of reintegrating sex offenders into the community following the recent arrest of a 34-year-old man in one Toronto neighbourhood. Lucas Petrini was arrested on March 5 by Toronto police after allegedly approaching several children...
Sam Bennett scores twice to lead surging Panthers to win over Maple Leafs
Sam Bennett scored two power-play goals to lift the shorthanded Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Bennett’s offence gave the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers (41-22-3) with their seventh win in eight...
