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UN investigator and critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by...

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — An independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said Thursday that “it was shocking” to learn that the Trump administration had imposed sanctions on her but defiantly stood by her view on...

Jul 11, 2025 | Local

Government extends temporary trade war relief measures for employment insurance

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending changes it made in March to the employment insurance program in response to the trade war with the U.S. The changes were meant to help businesses retain workers by reducing their hours and...

Jul 11, 2025 | Local

Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

OTTAWA — The elections commissioner has levied four fines totalling $4,500 against an accountant relating to his work as an agent for the Conservative party. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections said it doubled or tripled the fines...

Jul 11, 2025 | Local

Police seek 2 vehicles in connection with Mississauga homicide

Investigators are searching for two trucks that are believed to be connected to a homicide that happened in Mississauga earlier this year. Peel Regional Police say they received a 911 call around 2:00 a.m. about a shooting in the area...

Jul 11, 2025 | Local

Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

TORONTO — Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa, alt-pop singer Nemahsis and electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year. Organizers say the best Canadian album winner will...

Jul 11, 2025 | Local

Both Toronto Ornge air ambulances out of service this weekend

Ornge has confirmed both of their Toronto-based air ambulances will be temporarily out of service through the weekend.. In a statement, the critical care transportation service said one of their helicopters will be out of service due to maintenance for...

Jul 11, 2025 | Local

Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine, a week after the Pentagon had directed that some deliveries be paused, U.S. officials said Wednesday. The weapons heading into Ukraine include 155 mm munitions and precision-guided...

Jul 10, 2025 | Local

Canada to ‘align’ with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

OTTAWA — Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced...

Jul 10, 2025 | Local

Toronto woman charged for allegedly offering fraudulent immigration services

A woman is facing charges for allegedly offering fraudulent immigration services in Toronto. Investigators say they received reports of someone providing immigration services for Canadian citizenship applications and work permits between May 2023 and May 2025 in the Yonge Street...

Jul 10, 2025 | Local

Blue Jays’ 10-game winning streak comes to an end in Chicago

 Adrian Houser tossed seven solid innings, and the Chicago White Sox stopped Toronto’s 10-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. Houser (5-2) won his third straight start. Edgar Quero hit an RBI double and scored in a...

Jul 10, 2025 | Local