Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their future. Speaking at a podium with a sign that said “Jobs. Homes. Hope.,” Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark...
Blue Jays return to expectant city with World Series title within grasp
An Air Canada flight from Chicago to Toronto touched down early Thursday morning and the on-board announcement began with a message fitting the times. “Welcome to Toronto,” began the attendant, sporting an American League Champions hoodie. “Let’s go Blue Jays,...
TTC, Metrolinx increasing service to cope with crowds as Jays look to claim World Series...
With the Toronto Blue Jays heading home to try and close out their World Series clash against the Dodgers, the TTC and Metrolinx want to make sure they’re ready to serve the hordes of ecstatic fans who will be flocking...
Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. In...
Trigger for new immigration powers ‘intentionally not defined’ in border bill: Diab
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the definition of a “public interest” event that would allow her department to pause or revoke immigration applications is “intentionally not defined” in new legislation. Diab told the House of Commons immigration committee...
B.C. Mountie faces multiple gun charges in case spanning three years
VICTORIA — A Merritt, B.C., RCMP officer is facing a series of firearms-related charges including possessing firearms obtained through the commission of a crime. A statement from the BC Prosecution Service says charges have been approved against Const. David Paul...
Canada’s Cyber Centre warns of hacktivists targeting water, energy systems
OTTAWA — The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warns that hackers with an activist agenda have been tampering with online systems that control water, energy and agricultural facilities. An alert sent to information security officers says the Cyber Centre and...
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham...
Scotiabank Arena to host watch party for Blue Jays World Series Games 6 and 7
Scotiabank Arena will be opening its doors to host a watch party to cheer on the Blue Jays as they look to win their first World Series in 32 years. The arena that plays host to the Toronto Raptors and...
Ontario speed cameras to soon be removed after bill passes
Speed cameras are set to be removed across Ontario in two weeks, after Premier Doug Ford’s government passed legislation Thursday to ban them, though it’s unclear when the premier’s much-touted alternative traffic calming measures will replace them. Ford has said...
