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Police seek suspects in 3 arsons targeting same Richmond Hill business

York Regional Police investigators are trying to identify several suspects responsible for three separate arson attacks targeting the same Richmond Hill business. The first incident took place on Wednesday, August 19, at around 5:15 a.m. when a black Honda Accord...

Aug 28, 2026 | Local

Flight controllers allegedly punched out early before Air Canada plane crash

MONTREAL — The union representing American air traffic controllers has acknowledged allegations that two members left work early shortly before an Air Canada regional jet crashed at LaGuardia Airport in March, killing two pilots. U.S. media reports suggest the Federal...

Aug 28, 2026 | Local

Anti-immigrant speaker blocked from entering Canada in time for Hamilton event

OTTAWA — Austrian anti-immigrant speaker Martin Sellner says he was not granted an electronic travel authorization in time for a trip to Hamilton to speak at a nationalist conference. In a video posted on X, Sellner says Canada not granting...

Aug 28, 2026 | Local

Controversial developer accused of cutting down trees, throwing fruit at neighbours

Developer Modcity is once again being accused of chopping down decades old trees illegally, this time at a property on Ennerdale Road, and when residents confronted the men with chainsaws they say the crew started hurling pears at them. “These...

Aug 28, 2026 | Local

2 arrested in fatal 2023 shooting of 17-year-old Anthony Dixon

Two suspects have been arrested in the fatal 2023 shooting of teenager Anthony Dixon in Pickering, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) homicide unit announced on Wednesday. Anthony Dixon, 17, was shot and killed on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at around...

Aug 27, 2026 | Local

NFL eliminating Pro Bowl game: report

The Pro Bowl game is no more. The NFL is planning to eliminate the annual all-star game but still plans to honour players with a Pro Bowl designation, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. According to Jones, NFL executives presented the...

Aug 27, 2026 | Local

New report shows low respiratory vaccine rate in Canada as kids head back to the...

With kids getting ready to head back to the classroom, doctors are warning parents to expect more respiratory viruses circulating in the weeks ahead. That message comes as a new report shows vaccination numbers were below 50 per cent last...

Aug 27, 2026 | Local

Police searching for driver after woman struck by vehicle in Wallace-Emerson

Toronto police are searching for a driver after a woman was struck by a vehicle near Lansdowne and Dupont avenues Wednesday night. Officers were called to Lansdowne and Brandon Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. for reports a pedestrian was struck...

Aug 27, 2026 | Local

Ontario government carrying out major expansion of Durham College Oshawa GO Transit station

The Ontario government is embarking on a large expansion of the Durham College Oshawa GO Transit station as work to extend the Lakeshore East line to Bowmanville gradually continues. Located on Bloor Street West southwest of Stevenson Road South and...

Aug 27, 2026 | Local

Highest-drafted Chinese-born player details path to hockey success through Toronto

A young hockey phenomenon is continuing to make waves as the highest drafted Chinese-born player in NHL history, and his path to success started right here in the GTA.  “It means the world to me … to my family, to...

Aug 27, 2026 | Local