Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. The midair collision that killed 67 near Washington, the fiery plane crash in Philadelphia and now a missing plane in Alaska are only...
Egypt announces emergency Arab summit after Trump’s Gaza plan infuriates key allies
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt announced Sunday that it will host an emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27 to discuss “new and dangerous developments” after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Trump’s suggestion, made at...
‘I’m outraged:’ Councillor calls for safety review after woman injured by Ontario Line construction vehicle
A Toronto city councillor is calling for an immediate review of safety measures after a woman was critically injured by a construction vehicle working on the Ontario Line. According to Toronto police, a 46-year-old woman was struck by a dump...
Rogers pushes back against Competition Bureau’s deceptive marketing allegations
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has filed a response to the Competition Bureau’s allegations against the company of false advertising related to unlimited data plans. The bureau alleged in December that Rogers’ ads create the false or misleading impression that...
Trump’s Gaza plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to seek U.S. ownership of the Gaza Strip and move out its population infuriated the Arab world. It stunned American allies and other global powers and even flummoxed members of Trump’s...
Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As Los Angeles reels from deadly January wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order Thursday directing the state to advance long-delayed regulations requiring homeowners in high-risk areas to clear combustible...
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. Neither the U.S. nor Israel are members of or recognize the court. Israel...
Toronto police arrest suspect in vehicle break-ins
Toronto police have charged a man who was allegedly breaking into vehicles and pulled out a weapon when he was confronted by a vehicle owner. Officers were called to the Grampian Crescent and Aviemore Drive area on Wednesday, February 5,...
Man critically injured in multi-vehicle Brampton crash
A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a multi-vehicle crash in Brampton. Peel Regional Police were called to the McVean Drive and Countryside Drive area, near Goreway Road and Mayfield Road, just before 5 p.m. on Thursday...
Police to update 1998 Toronto cold case of murdered pregnant woman
Toronto police homicide detectives are expected to provide an update into a 1998 cold case involving the murder of a young pregnant woman in the downtown core. Donna Oglive, 24, was strangled in a parking lot in Toronto on March...
