How Canada’s military and first responders supported the U.S. months and years after 9/11
As many mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States, the solemn occasion also comes almost a quarter century before Canadian Armed Forces personnel joined a global fight against terrorism. On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000...
Blue Jays playoff hopes take a hit as rally falls short in loss to Orioles
Dylan Beavers hit a leadoff homer and the Baltimore Orioles tacked on five more runs in the second inning en route to a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre. Colton Cowser had a...
Gordie Howe bridge saw more than 270k crossings in its first full month: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge has seen more than 270,000 crossings in its first full month of operation. The federal agency says nearly 135,000 return trips by Canadian residents, and 101,000 trips by U.S. residents...
1 injured in Jane and Finch shooting
One man is recovering in hospital after being shot in North York on Friday afternoon. Toronto police were called to the Finch Avenue West and Driftwood Avenue area just before 3:45 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Officers located a...
Niagara police officer accused of impaired driving, fleeing traffic stop before crash
Police in Niagara Region say they have charged one of their own officers with impaired driving after he allegedly fled an attempted traffic stop and collided with another vehicle. Police say they responded to reports of an impaired driver in...
Brampton man charged after several attempted carjackings, stabbing
A 27-year-old Brampton man is facing half a dozen charges in connection with a series of attempted carjackings and a stabbing last weekend. Police in Peel Region say a man attempted to steal a car with the owner seated inside...
Toronto man charged in west end hit-and-run that seriously injured woman
A 52-year-old man is facing several charges after a woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in the city’s west end. Toronto police say a 34-year-old woman was crossing Lansdowne Avenue at Brandon Avenue on Aug. 26 when she was...
Toronto removing waterfront driftwood sculptures created by local artist
Damian Agostini is a Toronto artist who creates large sculptures from driftwood he finds along the waterfront near the Humber River. “Normally when I collect wood, I see what I intend to make, and that’s usually the inspiration,” he tells...
Stellantis signs MOU with Roshel on potential sale of Brampton plant as talks with union...
Automaker Stellantis says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel on a potential sale of its idled Brampton assembly plant. Meanwhile, the union representing Canadian workers at Stellantis said it has paused contract talks,...
Chow vows weekly cap on TTC fares after 10 rides if re-elected
TTC fare-capping went into effect in September, with riders paying for no more than 47 rides per month. On Friday, mayoral candidate and current incumbent Olivia Chow promised to give riders an even steeper break – capping fares at 10...
