Canada’s defence minister calls U.S. deal on Greenland ‘encouraging’
OTTAWA — National Defence Minister David McGuinty says the United States’ deal to boost its military presence in Greenland while keeping the island under Danish control is “encouraging.” U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark...
Kyle Lowry awarded key to the city of Toronto
Kyle Lowry has been handed one of Toronto’s biggest honours: a key to the city. The Raptors legend received the award Saturday afternoon at a free block party held in Jurassic Park, the famous fan gathering place outside the Scotiabank...
Quebec diving company details how diver was bitten by great white shark
A diver who was bitten by a shark earlier this week in Quebec is still in hospital but in stable condition, according to his colleague at the local diving centre. “I just spoke with him about half an hour ago,”...
Suspect accused of pushing man draped in Palestinian flag while making anti-immigrant remarks
Toronto police are searching for a man who is wanted in what authorities describe as a “suspected hate-motivated assault” investigation. According to detectives, on Sept. 5, an unknown man approached a victim who was standing near the intersection of Yonge...
Parents awarded $40 million after Uber found liable for passenger who was fatally struck on...
The parents of a 23-year-old woman who was fatally struck after her Uber driver pulled over along a southern California highway were awarded $40 million after an arbitrator found both Uber and the driver liable for her death. Carol Normandin...
Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people joined outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s plans for the facility, lending their voices to a chorus of organizations and individuals who have...
The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficacy...
Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for reporting ‘fake news’
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, effective immediately, for reporting what he called “fake news.” The directive came in a Truth Social post. “Media outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly...
Carney set to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week as geopolitical instability, war and U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the multilateral order hang over the event. Carney will not give...
Cuba hit with another blackout as millions across the island are left without electricity
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s power grid collapsed once again on Friday, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity for at least the sixth time since U.S. President Donald Trump cut off fuel to the island in January. The...
