Man, woman accused of stealing alcohol from Toronto Islands restaurant
Police are on the hunt for a man and woman who are accused of stealing alcohol from a restaurant in the Toronto Islands business area. Authorities say the pair gained entry into the restaurant on Fri. Aug 28 at approximately...
Police investigating ‘incident’ at Long Branch GO station
GO train service at Long Branch station in Mississauga was halted Saturday evening for an unspecified “incident” involving a train, Metrolinx says. The transportation agency says train service was holding while the incident was investigated by local police. “Bus services...
Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in...
Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest
NYERGESUJFALU, Hungary (AP) — Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but as 38 competitors grabbed picks and...
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups. Friday’s resolution, which was sponsored by...
Jazz Aviation flight attendants vote in favour of strike mandate
TORONTO — A union representing more than 1,000 flight attendants with Jazz Aviation says members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike mandate. The Canadian Flight Attendant Union says 99 per cent of voting members supported a strike mandate...
TIFF returns for 2026: Here’s a list of movie premieres and celeb hot spots
Organizers are gearing up for the return of the Toronto International Film Festival which is set to take over the city’s Entertainment District from Sept. 10 to 20. This year’s official lineup includes a whopping 293 titles – more than...
BMO completes sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank
BMO Financial Group says it has completed the sale of 138 branches in the United States to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. BMO says the transaction supports its strategy to optimize its U.S. network and focus on markets with long-term...
Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum. Albertans are set to vote on Oct. 19 on whether they want to...
Destructive Ontario storms underscored gaps in severe weather preparedness: expert
Thousands of southern Ontario homes and businesses remained in the dark on Friday after destructive thunderstorms that one expert says highlighted the gaps in extreme weather preparedness. High winds ripped out trees and tore down power lines while torrential rain...
