North York hit-and-run sends 2 people to hospital, driver fled with a flat tire: police
Police are searching for the driver of a red sedan that fled the scene of a serious collision in North York. According to authorities, the crash happened just before 7:00 p.m. near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue. One vehicle...
Ferry strikes humpback whale near Vancouver
VICTORIA — The company operating a high-speed, passenger-only ferry service between Vancouver and Nanaimo is fully cooperating after one of its vessels struck a humpback whale near Vancouver in English Bay, a federal department says. The Department of Fisheries and...
U.S. warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a...
7 people charged with flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays playoff games
Toronto police have laid additional charges against seven people for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Toronto Blue Jays playoff games. Police say they identified and intercepted seven unauthorized drone flights over the stadium during Games 1 and 2 of...
‘Completely traumatic’: Family members worried after residents moved from group homes
Family members of people living in a number of Greater Toronto Area group homes say they are worried for their loved ones’ well-being after they were moved into a new facility without consent. Central West Specialized Development Services — a...
Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve “same treatment” as in Ontario
VICTORIA — Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is “unacceptable” that Ottawa always steps up when it comes to supporting key sectors in Ontario and Quebec, but “continues to drop the ball” when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry. Parmar’s...
1 youth killed in Oshawa fire, 2 adults injured
Authorities are investigating a fatal fire in Oshawa that left one youth dead and two people injured on Saturday. According to police, a camper trailer was on fire at 309 Eglin Street West, near Nipigon Street and Park Road North....
31 salmonella infections in Canada linked to dog treats; cases likely higher
Canada’s public health agency says 31 salmonella infections across the country are linked to dog food and treats, but officials say the number is likely higher. Of those infected, Alberta and B.C. have 14 each, while Ontario and the North...
Passenger bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 17 dead
SAO PAULO (AP) — A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its side, killing at least 17 people, authorities said Saturday. The bus was carrying about 30 passengers, police said. The number of...
‘The kids miss the park’: Kindergarten playground closure frustrates parents at Upper Beaches school
Parents at Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School in the Upper Beaches say their children have not had a proper place to play since the start of the school year. The kindergarten playground has been fenced off, and roughly...
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