Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher. Speaking Thursday to reporters in Calgary, Smith said Albertans feel deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa. She cited a separatist...
From free transit to a fan zone ferris wheel: a sneak peek at Toronto’s Rogers...
TORONTO — Live Nation Canada is offering a first look at a new open-air music venue set to host some of the world’s biggest acts this summer. A tour of the expansive 50,000-capacity Rogers Stadium at Downsview Park in North...
Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn’t respect their rights and title. Bill C-5 gives Ottawa the power...
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. Moyers died in a...
Toronto casino fined $350K after impromptu after-party breaks out on casino floor
A casino in north Toronto has been fined $350,000 for “multiple violations of provincial gaming standards” after an impromptu after-party broke out on the casino’s gaming floor. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says that on September 27,...
Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn black
Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message...
Ontario putting $14B into Mississauga hospital with more than 350 new beds
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the government is pouring $14 billion into a new hospital in Mississauga that the province says is set to become the largest teaching hospital in Canada. Ford attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Trillium Health...
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government’s major projects bill. Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m. before...
Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations with three of the nine women suing him for sexual assault and misconduct. On his third day of testimony during his civil trial for sexual...
Male arrested for allegedly assaulting two people downtown
A male suspect has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two people downtown. Toronto police were called to Mutual and Gerrard streets area just after 5:30 p.m. for multiple reports of a male assaulting people. At least two people were injured...
