Toronto police to deploy additional officers at Caribbean Carnival
Toronto police say they will deploy additional officers at this year’s Caribbean Carnival, which comes weeks after a deadly shooting at another popular cultural festival. Police say public safety at festivals is top of mind this year, and annual events...
FIFA scraps plan to sell part of World Cup to private investors following massive pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s...
Driver of green Lamborghini involved in violent street racing crash in Scarborough arrested
Toronto police have made an arrest in an alleged street racing incident near Port Union two weeks ago. Investigators say a green Lamborghini and a white Mercedes E-Class were “racing at high speed” along Highway 2A near Meadowvale Road around...
15-year-old wanted on murder charges in fatal Hamilton shooting
Police in Hamilton have received judicial authorization to name a 15-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a double-shooting in Stoney Creek. Officers were called to Candlewood Drive, in east‑Hamilton, at around 2:30 a.m. on July 29, where they located two...
Police charge home care nurse in Markham with sexual assault of trainee
York regional police say a home care nurse in Markham is accused of sexually assaulting a nursing student he was instructing. Police say the 58-year-old man worked as a nurse preceptor, a role where experienced practitioners guide and supervise newer...
Toronto Chinese language tutor accused of sexually assaulting a minor
A 51-year-old man is facing several sexual assault charges in connection with the alleged assault of a minor. Police in York Region say a young person under the age of 16 contacted them, claiming their Chinese language tutor had touched...
U.S. Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently received refuted the idea that vandals were to blame. Government...
Bank of Canada’s Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank’s use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In a decision issued last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of Canada...
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez faces tough draw at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez will face a tough test if she advances at the National Bank Open. The No. 30 seed from Laval, Que., has a opening-round bye and will play either Mexico’s Renata Zarazua or Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch...
Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking for input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems. In an online post featuring an AI-generated video of the CN Tower launching into the air like a rocket, Artificial Intelligence Minister...
