Woman fatally shot in Hamilton, suspect at large
Hamilton Police say a woman who was shot in the Upper James Street and Mohawk Road area on Thursday night has died in hospital. In a social media post, police said the victim was rushed to hospital where she was...
Conservatives surge with attack ads in Punjabi as parties race to win ethnic votes
In a whirlwind federal election sparked by a surprise announcement and constrained by the shortest campaign period allowed, Canada’s political parties are pouring unprecedented resources into advertising to reach diverse voters. With the April 28 election day fast approaching, parties...
1 arrested, 1 at large, after tow trucks set on fire in Newmarket
York Regional Police have arrested one person and are searching for a second suspect after two tow trucks were set on fire in Newmarket. The first incident took place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at around 1 a.m. Officers responded...
Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
TORONTO — An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case. Ontario Court Justice Jacqueline Freeman made the ruling at the end...
Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — More than half of Haiti’s population is expected to experience severe hunger through June, and another 8,400 people living in makeshift shelters are projected to starve, according to a new report released this week. Relentless gang...
Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world Thursday — even as members of his administration continued to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation of new trade...
Man critically injured in single vehicle crash along Lake Shore Boulevard
A man has been rushed to hospital after a single vehicle crash along Lake Shore Boulevard near Colborne Lodge Drive. Toronto police were called to the area just before 9 p.m. for reports a vehicle had crashed into a light...
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City’s medical examiner said Wednesday. The office said in a statement that it amended the cause and manner of death for the 39-year-old...
Chinese e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they’re raising prices due to tariffs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week, a ripple effect from President Donald Trump’s attempts to correct the trade imbalance between the world’s two largest...
Woman dies in 3-vehicle collision in Ajax
A woman has died in a three-vehicle collision in Ajax that also injured another man. Durham police were called to Kingston Road West and Elizabeth Street on Wednesday evening to reports of a collision. A woman has since been pronounced...
