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B.C. Premier to meet with Mark Carney over the soaring lumber duties imposed by U.S.

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday to discuss launching a Team Canada approach to support workers in the forestry sector in response to the latest U.S. decision on...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Toronto Public Health warns of potential measles exposure at Woodbine Mall

Toronto health officials are warning the public about a potential measles exposure at Woodbine Mall in Rexdale. Officials say anyone who visited the Fantasy Fair located in the mall on Sunday, March 30 between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. may...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

A Canadian researcher has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering the GLP-1 hormone used in diabetes and obesity medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — that have changed the lives of millions of people around the world.  Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist and a clinician-scientist at the University of Toronto and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

U.S. revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States was revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the African nation’s government of “taking advantage of the United States.” “Every country must accept...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Trump and Netanyahu will meet again Monday on Gaza, tariffs and more

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in what would be their second White House sit-down since Trump’s return to office. The visit, confirmed by a White...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Heavy rains, flooding hampering restoration efforts as tens of thousands still without power in Ontario

Rain and localized flooding in parts of Ontario could slow restoration efforts this weekend to thousands of homes and businesses still without power after a series of punishing spring storms.  Provincial utility provider Hydro One says as of 1 p.m....

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Wandering polar bear visits Labrador and Quebec during spring feeding tour

Walter Bolger had to hit the brakes for an unusual roadblock in southern Labrador this week. The 62-year-old seal harvester was driving with his wife in West Saint Modeste, N.L., on Thursday when a massive polar bear strolled casually across...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Woman facing stunt driving charges after caught going 165 km/h in Brampton

A 24-year-old woman from London, Ont., is facing several charges after she was caught going almost three times the speed limit on a public street in Brampton. Peel police said the driver was pulled over just after 9 p.m. Friday...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Parliament Hill under lockdown, man barricaded inside East Block

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE COVERAGE OF THIS STORY! Ottawa police say a man “gained unauthorized access” to Parliament Hill’s East Block on Saturday afternoon and remained barricaded inside the building into the evening, as the area around Parliament...

Apr 6, 2025 | Local

Toronto police release surveillance footage of 3 suspects wanted in break-and-enter, sexual assault investigation

Toronto police have released surveillance footage of three suspects who are wanted in connection with a break-and-enter and sexual assault investigation in the city’s Corso Italia neighbourhood. Officers say three unknown men entered an apartment near Dufferin Street and St....

Apr 5, 2025 | Local