The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations
BANGKOK (AP) — The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war. Trump presented the import taxes, which...
Man dies after two-vehicle collision in Rexdale
A man has died after a two-vehicle collision in Rexdale. Toronto police were called to Kipling and Genthorn Avenues around 7 p.m. One male believed to be in his 60s was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries where...
Scarborough subway extension tunnelling stalled near Highway 401 for months
As work continues building out a suite of provincial transit expansion projects in the Toronto area, it appears the massive machine responsible for tunnelling the future Scarborough subway extension hasn’t moved from the Highway 401 area in months. At the...
‘Liberation Day’: A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada
For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov. 5, and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since...
Measles an ‘equal opportunity’ virus for the unvaccinated, Southwestern public health doctor says
A local medical officer of health who’s dealing with a massive measles outbreak in southwestern Ontario cautions against associating the spread of the illness with a single demographic. Southwestern Public Health Unit’s Dr. Ninh Tran says measles is an “equal...
Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump’s tariffs taking effect
NEW YORK (AP) — The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year. Automakers sold nearly...
Toronto hires Critter Gitter, Coyote Watch Canada for ‘specialized aversion activities’ in Liberty Village, Fort...
The City of Toronto has hired non-profit organization Coyote Watch Canada and a company called Critter Gitter to assist with the ongoing problems with coyote encounters in the areas of Liberty Village and Fort York. Coyote Watch Canada is a...
Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs
Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday’s announcement on U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs. The...
Man struck by vehicle near Yonge and Steeles
A man believed to be in his 60s has been struck by a vehicle in the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Tuesday night. Toronto police were called to Steeles and Tangreen Court just after 9:30 p.m. The seriousness...
Ontario parents, advocates call for more supports for special needs students
Chris Walters’ four-year-old daughter escaped from her Hamilton school last month and made it three blocks away before she was found by a member of the public in the middle of a road with traffic going around her. Walters said...
