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1 person confirmed dead in Bowmanville fire

One person has been confirmed dead in a fire in downtown Bowmanville that displaced multiple residents and businesses. Durham police confirmed a body was located after one person was unaccounted for following the fire on March 6. The identity of...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

Trudeau pushes for RCMP reform during final days in office

OTTAWA — During his final days in office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing for long-promised reform to the RCMP. A government report released Monday, which highlights concerns about Canada’s capacity to meet “the new threat environment,” says it’s time...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

Suspect sought in alleged sex assault on TTC bus

Toronto police have released images of a suspect they’re trying to identify after an alleged sex assault on a TTC bus. Officers were called to Finch Station on Friday, March 7 at around 5:00 p.m. after reports of a sex...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

Driver charged after allegedly striking Toronto parking officer with their vehicle

A driver has been charged after allegedly striking a Toronto Parking Enforcement Officer with their vehicle. Officers were called to Danforth Avenue and Dawes Road around 1:30 p.m. on Monday for reports of a collision. The enforcement officer was allegedly...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

‘Between two elephants’: Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan,...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

China tariffs on Canadian seafood add more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

HALIFAX — China’s intent to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian seafood products adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry already threatened by U.S. duties, say sector representatives in Atlantic Canada. China announced the retaliatory tariffs on Saturday...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

Five Toronto-area men charged after commercial break-ins in Guelph, Ont.

Police say five men from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in an investigation into commercial break-ins that saw hundreds of thousands of dollars in thefts in Guelph, Ont., and other areas. Guelph police say the investigation that began...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

1 arrested after downtown Toronto stabbing: Toronto police

Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a male teen was stabbed in the Yonge Street and Bloor Street East area on Monday afternoon. Officers were called to the area just after 2 p.m. and found the victim with...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

Scarborough man charged in Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong

A man from Scarborough has been charged following a Facebook Marketplace deal that went wrong. Authorities say 20-year-old Nicholas Runice responded to a listing of jewellery for sale in November 2024, and made plans to meet up with the seller...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local

Parents in The Junction on edge after arrest of man with disturbing criminal history

Three suspicious incidents involving children in The Junction and the arrest of 34-year-old man with a disturbing criminal history has parents in the area on edge. Laura, a mother of two in the west end of Toronto, said a recent...

Mar 11, 2025 | Local