Health Minister Mark Holland not running in upcoming election
Health Minister Mark Holland said Thursday he won’t run again in the coming federal election, announcing his change in plans just one day before Mark Carney is officially sworn in as prime minister. Holland, who represents the riding of Ajax...
Trudeau calls for plan to build a new official prime minister’s residence
OTTAWA — With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex. In a letter addressed to Minister...
Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs
TORONTO — Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don’t get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S. “The announced tariffs on Canadian exports, along with retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on the...
3 GTA teens charged in connection to 9 armed robberies in Peel Region
Three teenagers from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in connection to nine armed robberies in Peel Region. Peel police say that between February 13 and March 10, several suspects were involved in armed robberies targeting retail establishments, six...
Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec
LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world’s most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain unity between Washington and its Group of Seven partners and...
Police charge stepmother after emaciated man says he was held captive for more than 20...
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who said he was held captive for 20 years was rescued after setting fire to his room and telling first responders he did it to gain his freedom, police said Wednesday. The man’s...
Potential measles exposure at Pearson Airport: Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is alerting travellers about a possible measles exposure at Pearson International Airport. TPH says it is investigating a case of measles and possible public exposure on Air Canada Flight AC 002 from Tokyo to Toronto on...
Fleet services to take over Toronto ferries as report on how to improve service released
A report on how to improve the Toronto ferry service ahead of a busy summer season recommends the Fleet Services Division take over operation of the service from the Parks and Recreation Department. The staff report set to go before...
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister Friday
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. The newly elected Liberal leader is set to meet with Governor General Mary Simon at...
SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The new crew needs to get to the International Space Station before...
