Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening Feb 8, TTC reportedly tells Premier Doug Ford
After nearly 20 years of talks, planning, construction and commissioning, it’s the news TTC riders have been waiting a long time to hear: The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is finally ready to open to the public. After an unrelated news conference...
Yellow warning issued for ‘bitterly cold’ conditions overnight in Toronto
As Toronto continues to dig out of a once-in-a-generation storm, bitterly cold conditions expected overnight have prompted Environment Canada to issue a yellow cold warning. Wind chill values are expected to be near – 25 C with winds gusting over...
Bloor Street shut down near Bathurst after snow plow strikes gas meter
Bloor Street has been shut down near Bathurst Street after a sidewalk snow plow struck a gas meter in the area. Toronto police say it occured around 8: 30 p.m. No injuries were reported. Bloor is now closed between Bathurst...
Driver charged for allegedly fleeing crash to dispose of $200k worth of drugs in Mississauga
A driver has been charged for allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash and attempting to dispose of $200,000 worth of drugs in Mississauga. Peel police say they were called to Hurontario Street and Elm Drive around 11 p.m. on...
Union, farm groups say cuts at federal agriculture centres will set sector back
The union representing workers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and some farming groups are firing back at Ottawa over abrupt job cuts and closures. The Agriculture Union said Monday the decision to shutter seven of the department’s research operations will...
Carney skips question period on Parliament’s first day back, meets with Premier Ford
OTTAWA — After a globe-hopping mission to secure new trade deals and foreign investment, Prime Minister Mark Carney was back in Ottawa Monday as Parliament resumed — but not for very long. Carney visited an Ottawa grocery store Monday morning...
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition to urge vote on Alberta quitting Canada
CALGARY — Alberta’s separation drive came to the province’s largest city Monday, with hundreds lining up to add their names to the list of people wanting to vote on the province quitting Canada while the Opposition NDP called on the...
Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Charli xcx plays herself in “The Moment,” a meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and grappling with otherworldly success. “I was just really interested in telling this story about expectation,” Charli xcx told...
Ferry with more than 350 people sinks in the southern Philippines leaving at least 15...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank during the night early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines and rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials said....
Patriots are heading to their 12th Super Bowl, seeking an NFL-record 7th victory
Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel and a stifling defense have the New England Patriots back in the Super Bowl for the first time since Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won their sixth ring together seven years ago. The Patriots (17-3) beat...
