Toronto Pearson Airport X account briefly hacked by cryptocurrency coin promotion
Would-be travellers who checked the Toronto Pearson Airport X account earlier Friday were likely perplexed by a slew of ads promoting a cryptocurrency coin. The ads briefly replaced the usual updates on airport operations and flight statuses. CityNews reached out...
Pedestrian seriously injured in York area collision
A pedestrian was rushed to a hospital early Friday evening after getting hit by a car near Casa Loma, according to Toronto police. Emergency crews were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive just after 5:30 p.m....
Mayoral opponents critical of Chow’s pledge to keep property taxes ‘at or around’ inflation
Mayor Olivia Chow says she plans to keep property taxes “at or around” the rate of inflation each year if she’s reelected in next month’s municipal election. Since taking over Toronto’s mayor’s chair, Chow has twice implemented significant property tax...
Bear activity shuts down popular campground in Bruce Peninsula National Park
A popular campground in Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula National Park will be closed over the long weekend because of increased bear activity in the area. Parks Canada says Cyprus Lake Campground will be closed through Labour Day. It also says parking...
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and...
Irving Oil CEO Jeff Matthews to retire in November, new CEO to be announced
SAINT JOHN — Irving Oil says CEO Jeff Matthews will retire from the company on Nov. 1. The company says its board of directors has completed a search for its next CEO, which will be announced at a later date....
U.S. hits Cuba with new sanctions as island’s crises multiply
HAVANA (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday slapped new sanctions on Cuba in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy and deepen its multiple crises. Among those hit with sanctions are Fidel Ernesto Castro, grandson of former President...
NDP’s Fatima Shaban wins Scarborough Southwest byelection
New Democrat Fatima Shaban has won the Ontario provincial byelection race in the riding of Scarborough Southwest. NDP Leader Marit Stiles congratulated Shaban at a watch party in Scarborough Southwest on Thursday night alongside fellow NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam. “They...
PC’s Jeff Beattie projected to win Hamilton East-Stoney Creek race
Progressive Conservative Jeff Beattie is projected to win the Ontario provincial byelection in the riding of Hamilton East–Stoney Creek. More to come.
PC’s Susan Lahey projected to win York-Simcoe byelection
Progressive Conservative Susan Lahey is projected to win the Ontario provincial byelection in the riding of York-Simcoe. More to come.
