Toronto police say woman was targeted in elaborate fraud where suspects allegedly impersonated detective, judge
Toronto police investigators allege suspects targeted a woman in a home improvement scam, and then posed as authorities to bilk her out of even more money. A probe into the elaborate alleged ruse began on Monday, October 5, 2026, when...
Privacy commissioner opens investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach
Canada’s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a reportedly massive Crime Stoppers data breach as police departments across the country have paused accepting tips through the platform. The office of privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the probe will look...
There has been ‘limited progress’ in Canada-U.S. trade talks: Canadian official
OTTAWA — A Canadian official says there has been “limited progress” made in recent trade talks with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday acknowledged talks had intensified slightly in recent days and President Donald Trump and his...
Durham police officer suspended without pay after being charged in child sexual exploitation investigation
A Durham police officer has been charged in connection to an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) child sexual exploitation investigation. Northumberland OPP received a report regarding the alleged sexual exploitation of a young person on Oct. 21 and began an investigation....
Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion
A former member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet who resigned his post over an expenses scandal defended his recent promotion and said he billed taxpayers for Toronto hotel stays for family reasons. Stan Cho resigned as tourism, culture and...
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior State Department official said Tuesday that Flávio Bolsonaro and his family will be granted U.S. visas after his weekend loss to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a hotly contested race that bucked...
Durham police say man bought gold jewellery through Facebook Marketplace using counterfeit cash
Durham police officers have arrested a Cambridge man after he allegedly made several gold jewellery purchases through Facebook Marketplace with counterfeit money. The alleged purchases took place between November 2025 and February 2026, police said. “The accused paid for the...
Top Vatican official says pope’s cancer diagnosis a ‘game-changer’ for the papacy
ROME (AP) — Even though Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from lung cancer surgery and is going ahead with a big trip to Latin America next week, the diagnosis is “a bit of a game-changer” for the Vatican and...
Suspect wanted in sexual assault at venue near King and Simcoe
Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a sexual assault at a venue near King and Simcoe streets. It’s alleged the victim was at the venue, dancing with her friends, and was approached by the suspect....
5 injured in multi-vehicle collision on westbound QEW in Burlington
Five people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash that has led to road closures on Highway 403 and the QEW in Burlington on Tuesday. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says the collision involves a sedan and utility vehicle around...
