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1 man seriously injured, 1 in custody after stabbing in Mississauga

One person is in custody after a man was stabbed at a townhouse complex in Mississauga on Wednesday. Peel police say they were called to 7475 Goreway Drive for reports that someone had been stabbed. Police say the man was...

Apr 24, 2025 | Local

Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is warning that if the next federal government does not increase funding for the $10-a-day child-care program, the fees parents pay will rise. Ontario is one of three provinces that did not sign an extension...

Apr 24, 2025 | Local

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

NEW YORK (AP) — A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy....

Apr 24, 2025 | Local

Hudson’s Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson’s Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire’s reign and significantly dimming the possibility that the business, dating back to 1670, will stay alive. Canada’s...

Apr 24, 2025 | Local

Woman, 84, ‘fighting for her life’ after being assaulted following Ajax crash

An 84-year-old woman is “fighting for her life” after she was violently assaulted following a crash in Ajax on Wednesday. Provincial police say between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., two vehicles were involved in a crash on the Salem Road...

Apr 24, 2025 | Local

Trump says Canada would ‘cease to exist’ without U.S., floats automobile tariff increase

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States — comments that came just days before Canadians are set to vote in an election dominated by Trump’s comments on the country’s...

Apr 24, 2025 | Local

Jury finds The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial that contained an error she claimed had damaged her reputation, a jury concluded Tuesday. The jury deliberated a little over...

Apr 23, 2025 | Local

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been “successes” at the Canada-U.S. border — but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada. “Thanks to...

Apr 23, 2025 | Local

York police looking for witness in Vaughan crash that left child with ‘life-altering’ injuries

York police are looking to speak with the driver of a vehicle they believe witnessed a crash in Vaughan that left a child with “life-altering” injuries. Officers were called to Cold Creek Road and Kirby Road on April 19 around...

Apr 23, 2025 | Local

Ossington and Little Portugal BIAs looking to switch up garbage day to improve Thursday nights...

Dining al fresco is among the most anticipated spring and summer activities in Toronto, but the garbage pickup schedule on some of the city’s popular streets is putting a damper on patio drinks with a side of sun. In the...

Apr 23, 2025 | Local