‘The future of health care:’ Peel paramedics launch medical drone pilot project in Caledon
As Peel paramedics face a steady stream of calls for help in Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga, first responders are turning to drone technology in an effort to potentially help bring life-saving interventions to people in need sooner. Beginning on Tuesday,...
Bradford, Chow go back-and-forth on property tax increases during Toronto mayoral debate
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford promised to freeze property taxes for his first year if elected mayor during the first candidates’ debate as incumbent Olivia Chow said she has spent her first years as mayor cleaning up a budget mess left by...
No charges laid against officer in police takedown of cyclist on Queens Quay: SIU
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says charges will not be laid against a Toronto police officer involved in the takedown of a cyclist along Queens Quay earlier this year. In an update Tuesday, SIU director Joseph Martino said he found...
No new Michelin stars awarded in Toronto region
TORONTO — The Michelin Guide is recognizing five restaurants in southern Ontario for providing good bang for buck but isn’t awarding any new stars in the region this year. Michelin’s picks for 2026 were announced at a ceremony in downtown...
Fourth Marineland whale dies after relocation, third at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
A fourth whale that was moved out of Marineland in July has died after struggling with its health after arriving at her new home in Chicago, Shedd Aquarium said Monday. The park said 26-year-old Osiris died Monday morning. The female beluga was...
Man, 19, facing charges for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a Durham...
A 19-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a synagogue in Durham Region. Durham police say they received information on Friday from an extrernal law enforcement partner about threats made on an online...
Carney says he won’t backtrack on digital services tax, streamers’ CanCon payments
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he won’t change his mind about his decision to eliminate the digital services tax and Canadian content contributions for streamers. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet asked Carney in the House of Commons on...
1 person injured in North York car crash
One person was sent to a hospital late Monday afternoon following a car crash in North York. Emergency crews were called to the area of Islington and Steeles Avenues just before 5:30 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle collision. Police...
Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he’d be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms. Facing intense scrutiny and criticism following the failure of the “ FIFA...
Proposed labour law changes put ‘national interest’ as condition to end strikes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government moved Monday to impose new conditions on a contentious part of the Canada Labour Code that’s been used to quash high-profile labour disputes in recent years. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said the proposed changes will...
