Hindu priest convinced female she was ‘possessed by evil spirits,’ allegedly sexually assaulted her during...
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) says a Hindu pandit (priest) duped a female into believing she was “possessed by evil spirits” and then allegedly sexually assaulted her during a religious ceremony in Oshawa. In a release on Wednesday, DRPS...
Ford, Smith disagree on using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith continue to disagree on whether to use energy as leverage in trade negotiations with the United States, but are united in a push for more oil to flow within...
Two Air Canada employees arrested in alleged drug‑trafficking scheme
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says two Air Canada employees have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug‑trafficking operation that moved cocaine and cannabis through secure areas of Montréal‑Trudeau International Airport. The arrests were announced on Wednesday, with...
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday that starting Sept. 8, Saskatchewan is to impose a 50 per...
Raptors tease possible Kyle Lowry-themed logo
Could a new limited-edition logo be in the works for the Toronto Raptors? The Raptors teased a potential Kyle Lowry-themed logo on social media on Tuesday with the caption “A legacy too big for one night,” hinting at a possible jersey...
Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has submitted to Congress for review an agreement with Saudi Arabia aimed at bolstering the kingdom’s civilian nuclear program, but continues to insist that it won’t move forward if Saudi Arabia doesn’t normalize relations...
2 injured after pedestrian and e-bike collide near Distillery District
Two people have been injured after a pedestrian and an e-bike rider collided near the Distillery District on Tuesday night. Toronto police were called to Trinity Street and Eastern Avenue around 9:20 p.m. for reports of a collision. The pedestrian,...
E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries: data
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 per cent in the past year. Data released Tuesday showed there were 837 hospitalizations last year between April 2025...
3 arrested for trafficking Adderall, cocaine, other drugs in Bowmanville: Durham police
Three people have been charged with multiple drug trafficking offences after Durham Regional Police investigators say they found a large quantity of numerous drugs in a Bowmanville home. Police say they executed a search warrant at the home on Aug....
Fourth Montreal police officer suspended in racism and misconduct investigation
MONTREAL — A fourth Montreal police officer was suspended earlier this month as part of an investigation into allegations of racism and misconduct involving a now-disbanded patrol unit in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood, the force announced Tuesday. Allegations made public...
