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Liberal candidate facing calls to withdraw from race after controversial social media posts

With more than a week to go before the Ontario provincial election, a Liberal candidate running in the Oshawa riding is facing calls to drop out of the race after some of his old posts resurfaced on social media. The post...

Feb 19, 2025 | Local

Ahmed Monika’s ‘Kanzafoula’ makes history as the first Iraqi album nominated for the Juno Award

Iraqi artist Ahmed Monika has made history by receiving a Juno Award nomination for his groundbreaking album “Kanzafoula.” It is the first ever Iraqi album to be nominated for the prestigious Canadian music award, marking a significant milestone in Monika’s...

Feb 19, 2025 | Local

U.S. GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

BOSTON (AP) — The general manager of the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the U.S. and Canada on Thursday night. Bill...

Feb 19, 2025 | Local

Aviation expert questions Delta plane’s ‘rate of descent’ after new videos of crash landing at...

While it’s still not clear why a Delta Air Lines plane from Minneapolis crash-landed at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Monday, one expert is now questioning the speed of the plane’s descent after viewing new videos of the incident. J. Joseph,...

Feb 19, 2025 | Local

Man charged with murder, arson in fatal King restaurant fire

A 22-year-old man has been charged in a restaurant fire that left one person dead in King Township. York police say on Feb. 16, just before 3 a.m., officers were called to a restaurant in the area of Highway 27...

Feb 19, 2025 | Local

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, unveils new lifestyles brand As Ever

MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Au revoir, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has rebranded her fledgling company to As Ever just weeks after restarting her social media life under a new handle on Instagram. Meghan teased American Riviera...

Feb 19, 2025 | Local

Cargo ship runs aground on western coast of Newfoundland, crew rescued without injury

LARK HARBOUR, N.L. — The Canadian Coast Guard is working through snow and high winds to assess and develop a plan for a 207-metre cargo ship that ran aground on the western coast of Newfoundland. All 20 people on board...

Feb 17, 2025 | Local

Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they are being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations. With the...

Feb 17, 2025 | Local

Union station exhibit celebrates Black artistry

Through the halls of the country’s busiest train station, a mosaic of paintings and photographs stands tall amongst the walls for a new exhibit highlighting the work of Black artists. “Black creativity and Black art really enriches our spaces and...

Feb 17, 2025 | Local

Work to replace century-old water main to close downtown intersection for 4 months

The replacement of a century-old water main and streetcar tracks at the foot of Bathurst Street will force a diversion of two TTC routes for the next four months. Starting Monday, the City plans to begin work on replacing a...

Feb 17, 2025 | Local