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Boy, 15, arrested trying to flee from RIDE stop in Hamilton

Hamilton Police say a 15-year-old boy is facing charges after he allegedly tried to evade a RIDE checkpoint in East Hamilton early Thursday morning, “narrowly avoiding officers on scene.” Officers set up the RIDE checkpoint on Lawrence Road. At around...

Aug 8, 2025 | Local

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump ‘s suggestions that his...

Aug 8, 2025 | Local

Cyclist injured in collision with vehicle downtown has died in hospital: police

Toronto police say a cyclist who was injured in a collision with a vehicle in downtown Toronto in July has died in hospital. Emergency crews were called to the Church Street and Gerrard Street East area on Friday, July 18,...

Aug 8, 2025 | Local

Peel police seek suspect in multiple sexual assault incidents on Mississauga trail

Peel Regional Police believe the same suspect was responsible for multiple sexual assaults that took place on a trail in Mississauga and they’re seeking the public’s help identifying him. Investigators say between May and August 2025 the suspect approached numerous...

Aug 8, 2025 | Local

Girl Guides of Canada pausing trips to the U.S. amid border restrictions

The Girl Guides of Canada says it is pausing trips to the United States, citing border restrictions in place that could impact some of its members. The youth organization for girls aged 5 to 17 says the decision is effective...

Aug 8, 2025 | Local

Susan Eng remembered as outspoken civil leader and Toronto trailblazer

Susan Eng, an outspoken civil leader and trailblazer in Toronto, has died at the age of 72. The Chinese-Canadian National Council said Eng passed away back on July 26, surrounded by family. The cause of death was not announced. In...

Aug 8, 2025 | Local

United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of technology problem

United Airlines flights on major routes were grounded Wednesday because of a technology issue, and additional flight delays were expected into the evening, the airline said. An alert on the Federal Aviation Administration website said all United flights destined for...

Aug 7, 2025 | Local

Guerrero and Blue Jays rout Rockies 20-1 to cap Coors Field barrage

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had four hits, including a home run, and Davis Schneider went deep twice as the Toronto Blue Jays capped their Coors Field onslaught Wednesday with a 20-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The first-place Blue Jays finished...

Aug 7, 2025 | Local

Ottawa upholds CRTC’s wholesale internet rules, says they will foster competition

Ottawa says it will uphold a ruling by Canada’s telecommunications regulator allowing the country’s largest internet companies to provide service to customers using fibre networks built by their rivals — as long as they do so outside their core regions....

Aug 7, 2025 | Local

Canada’s Victoria Mboko advances to National Bank Open final

Victoria Mboko showed the fight of a champion on Wednesday, winning one of the most dramatic tennis matches you’ll ever see. The 18-year-old Canadian is heading to the final of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers after beating No....

Aug 7, 2025 | Local