Toronto man, 74, charged after he allegedly tried to abduct children in Caledon: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have arrested and charged a 74-year-old Toronto man after he allegedly tried to abduct children in Caledon. Officers from the Caledon OPP detachment attended the Dotchson Avenue and Sparrowbrook Street area on August 29, at...
1st human cases of West Nile in 2026 confirmed in York, Peel regions
York Region Public Health as well as Peel Public Health both confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in their respective regions on Wednesday. Mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus this season were first confirmed in Peel Region...
Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being struck by cyclist near Christie Pits
A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was struck by a cyclist near Christie Pits. Toronto police say they responded to reports a pedestrian had been struck in the area of Bloor Street and Montrose Avenue just after...
CNE Food Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The CNE is a beloved tradition, a storied celebration, and a swan song to summer. For adventurous eaters, it’s also a rite of passage — straight through the intestinal tract! Culinary curiosities are a cornerstone of the event, with food...
Bombardier to buy Mitsubishi aerospace plant near Pearson airport
MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says it will buy Mitsubishi’s main Canadian aerospace factory, bringing in-house an operation that was previously outsourced. The Montreal-based business jet maker says the purchase of MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. facilities in Mississauga, Ont., will see...
Severe storms possible in GTA Wednesday, fueled by ongoing heat
As temperatures climb throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, the risk of thunderstorms also increases mid week in the GTA. Tuesday started off foggy and temperatures steadily rose throughout the afternoon, reaching a high of 27 C and a humidex of 35....
Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed ‘cheap exports’ are unsustainable, but China dissented
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” that cause global economic imbalances, but said China had dissented. Bessent made his comments...
Check vaccinations before heading back to school: chief public health officer
TORONTO — Canada’s chief public health officer is urging parents to check that routine childhood vaccinations are up-to-date as kids head back to school. In an interview on Tuesday, Dr. Joss Reimer said measles is still spreading, while vaccine misinformation...
Champagne says U.S. move to invite Russia to G20 meeting caused ‘a lot of discomfort’
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Russia’s presence at a G20 meeting hosted by the United States has made many countries uncomfortable. The United States invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to attend the Tuesday meeting of G20 finance...
Woman stabbed, suspect arrested in Oakwood Village
A woman has been taken to hospital and a suspect was arrested after a stabbing in Oakwood Village Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road just after 4 p.m. for reports of a person with a...
