Man shot dead in Richmond Hill, police say
Police say a man has died after a shooting in Richmond Hill Thursday night. Officers were called to Parker Avenue near King Road and Yonge Street just before 7 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Constable James Dickson says when...
‘It’s just terrible over there,’ Premier Doug Ford says of Marineland
The situation at Marineland, the tourist attraction where 20 whales have died since 2019, is “terrible,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday. There are 30 belugas left at Marineland, according to a database maintained by The Canadian Press based on...
Canada Post workers have walked off the job, set up picket lines across the country
Canada Post workers have abruptly walked off the job and set up picket lines across the country, CUPW says. “In response to the government’s attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately, all CUPW members at Canada Post are...
Barriers keep many immigrant nurses out of Canadian hospitals, despite demand
A new Statistics Canada report says only 63 per cent of immigrants who came to Canada intending to work as nurses were employed in the field by 2021. The study looked at immigrants admitted between 2010 and 2020 who identified...
Microsoft reduces Israel’s access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Microsoft said Thursday it had disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of...
Tony Hawk’s legendary skateboard just sold for a record-breaking $1.15 million
The skateboard that Tony Hawk used to make history in 1999 has sold for a record-breaking $1.15 million, according to a statement from Julien’s Auctions on Wednesday. The deck, called the Birdhouse “Falcon 2,” was used by Hawk to land...
Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1. The...
Toronto’s Davenport named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world
Once known for its factories and auto body shops, Davenport is now being recognized on the global stage. The west end neighbourhood has earned a spot on Time Out’s list of the 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, coming in...
Man, 19, in hospital after North York stabbing
A 19-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing in North York on Thursday evening. Officers say they responded to a stabbing in the Finch Avenue West and Weston Road area just after 7 p.m. Investigators say a 19-year-old man...
Report finds Canadians are drinking less, businesses are adapting
From restaurants to retail, a shift in Canada’s drinking habits is taking hold. A new report from Restaurants Canada reveals that 41 per cent of Canadians say they’ve reduced their alcohol consumption over the past year, a trend that’s forcing...
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