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Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against 8 former OHL players

Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN first reported the allegations in October. Peel police said Wednesday that their special victims unit is conducting an ongoing investigation...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

2 suspects wanted in connection to Toronto robberies

A female suspect is wanted in connection to multiple Toronto robberies while a male suspect is wanted for his connection to one of those retail robberies. The first occurred back in August 14, 2024 around 1:15 a.m. when officers responded...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

Canada advances toxic label for ‘forever chemicals,’ phased regulation approach

The federal government says it’s moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their use in cosmetics, food packaging and other consumer products. The government...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

Automakers frustrated, relieved with month-long tariff reprieve

There’s a mix of relief and continued frustration within the auto sector as U.S. President Donald Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption for vehicles traded under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, which represents Stellantis, Ford and GM,...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause ‘pain’ for NHL

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration’s tariffs could be “painful” for the league. Speaking Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bettman said the NHL’s seven Canadian clubs perform well and...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs. He suggests Canada will not be removing any of its retaliatory tariffs unless...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

Series of tow-truck related shootings in Toronto, Ajax in past week

An industry plagued by violence saw more of it over the last several days, with three separate tow-truck related shootings in Toronto and Ajax. Toronto police say two people were shot at a tow yard in the Weston Road and...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

Customers from Canada and beyond seek answers after Aurora drum store’s abrupt closure

Customers of a now defunct Aurora drum store reached out to Speakers Corner saying they’re out thousands of dollars after the abrupt closure of the business.  Jake Adams, a lifelong drummer who lives in Etobicoke, went to the Drummer’s Hangout...

Mar 5, 2025 | Local

Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine that helps on battlefield

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders, but Trump administration officials said Wednesday that positive talks between Washington and...

Mar 5, 2025 | Local

Complaints about food mislabelled as products of Canada rising: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it’s seen an increase in complaints about items mislabelled as products of Canada or missing information about their country of origin. The federal organization enforcing labelling standards on food products says the rash of...

Mar 5, 2025 | Local