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US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,919 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

SIU investigating after Durham officer shot in Oshawa, suspect also injured

The province’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a Durham Regional Police officer was shot and critically injured while responding to an armed person call in Oshawa Sunday morning. The Special Investigations Unit says police were called...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday. The...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Multiple gunshots fired at vehicle outside Vaughan home, police looking for suspect

York Regional Police are searching for two suspects after multiple gunshots were fired at a vehicle outside a Vaughan home early Sunday. The incident occurred at a home on Madeira Avenue, west of Jane Street and south of Teston Road,...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

On-duty OPP officer charged with impaired driving

An Ontario Provincial Police constable with 17 years of service is facing drunk driving charges while on duty. The Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment began an investigation on Jan. 15. involving one of their members. They say 39-year-old Christopher Prout...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country’s transport minister said....

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Health Canada recalls baby stroller over possible choking hazard

Health Canada is recalling a baby stroller sold over the last year in Canada due to a choking hazard. The federal agency says the grab bar of the 3-in-1 INFANS Baby Stroller, which has an adjustable backrest and canopy, and...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Female wanted after man stabbed in Moss Park apartment

Toronto police are searching for a woman in connection with a stabbing in Moss Park on Saturday night. Investigators say they were called to an apartment building in the Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East area around 8:30 p.m. When...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local

Pneumonia, influenza among leading causes of death in Canada in 2024

A new report shows pneumonia and influenza were among the leading causes of death in Canada in 2024.  Statistics Canada reports that while respiratory illnesses rank sixth on the list of top 10 causes, the number of deaths attributed to...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local

Man arrested after another man stabbed in downtown Toronto

One person is in custody following a downtown stabbing on Saturday afternoon. Toronto police were called to Yonge and College streets just before 4:30 p.m. for reports of an assault in the area. When they arrived, they found a man...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local