Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of...
Cost of Canada joining Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA — If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a ballooning price tag, an anti-weapons proliferation group said Thursday. Jessica...
Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sexual assault trial
WARNING: The following story contains graphic content and descriptions which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears Thursday at the sexual assault trial of five...
Filipino sketch comedy show ‘Abroad’ returns for season 4
Filipino sketch comedy show Abroad is back with its fourth season. This show is inspired by co-creator Isabel Kanaan’s experience as a Filipino immigrant in Canada. In the new season, Kanaan said they were able to explore the themes introduced in previous...
Man wanted for multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby
Durham police are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby. On Tuesday, police responded to multiple locations, including Thickson Road South between Consumers Drive and Dundas Street East and Dundas Street between...
Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with president Brendan Shanahan
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they have parted ways with team president Brendan Shanahan after another disappointing playoff ouster. In a statement, MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley thanked Shanahan for his contributions to the team over the past...
Police search for driver in west end hit-and-run
Toronto police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in the city’s west end on Wednesday night. Investigators say just after 9 p.m., a woman was struck by a vehicle in the Islington Avenue and...
New North Korea warship is damaged at its launch ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A new 5,000-ton destroyer key to North Korea’s naval advancement was damaged during its launching ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Thursday. The ship slid off the ramp and became stuck...
Poilievre names 48 Conservative MPs as critics, announces House leadership team
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party’s leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week’s return to the House of Commons. He has named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while...
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA MVP
The case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was simple. He’s the best player on an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had the best record this season and set a league mark for margin of victory. If that wasn’t enough, he also won...
