Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The brothers of Renee Good, one of two U.S. citizens killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, called on Congress to do something about the violence on American streets as a result of immigration operations, warning Tuesday...
Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest plan yet to rebuild supply chains of critical minerals needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones, likely through purchase agreements with partners on top of creating a...
Canada to focus foreign aid on building ‘mutual prosperity’ with trading partners: MP
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Ottawa wants to focus its international assistance efforts on countries that can generate economic spinoffs for Canadians. “The first priority is focusing our development dollars in a trade and development nexus,” Randeep...
Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
OTTAWA — Most Canadians support allowing more Chinese electric vehicles to be sold in Canada despite some nagging concerns, a new poll suggests. Canada recently pledged to reduce its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles to 6.1 per...
Man seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Etobicoke
A man has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Etobicoke. Toronto police say they were called to the Dundas Street West and Acorn Avenue area near Kipling Station around 7:20 p.m. for reports a pedestrian has...
Teachers and parents hold rally after multiple educators fired, suspended at Bowmore Public School
Elementary school teachers gathered outside the Toronto District School Board head office Tuesday to support their colleagues who have been fired or suspended from Bowmore Road Junior and Senior School. In total, eight teachers have been suspended, two have been...
Petition of support launched to expand Allan Gardens
Allan Gardens has been a cherished public space in Toronto for decades and now the friends of Allan Gardens say it’s time to expand the area to better serve the community Established in 1860, Allan Gardens is Canada’s oldest public conservatory....
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith to seek nomination in provincial Scarborough riding being vacated by NDP’s...
Liberal Member of Parliament Nate Erskine-Smith has announced he intends to seek the nomination to run for the Liberals provincially in the riding vacated by the Ontario NDP’s Doly Begum. Begum, who served as Ontario NDP deputy leader, announced her...
Toys ‘R’ Us Canada files for creditor protection, owes vendors $120M
TORONTO — After closing 53 stores in the past two years and facing a succession of lawsuits from unpaid suppliers and landlords, Toys “R” Us Canada has turned to an Ontario court for reprieve as it tries to chart a...
TTC changing several bus routes on Feb. 8 with launch of Line 5 Eglinton LRT
As the TTC prepares to begin its phased launch of Line 5 Eglinton on Sunday, the transit agency will be making many changes to its bus network to coincide with the new light rail service. Billed in a statement as...
