SIU investigating after OPP officer, 7 others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Kawartha Lakes
The province’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a multi-vehicle crash in Kawartha Lakes sent eight people to hospital, including a police officer. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says just after 3 p.m. on August 14, an...
1 arrested, multiple suspects sought after reports of a shooting in Scarborough
One person is in custody and Toronto police are searching for an unknown number of suspects following a shooting in Scarborough on Friday night. Toronto police say they received information just before 7 p.m. that several suspects were seen shooting...
Multi-vehicle crash closes portion of Hwy. 27 near Nobleton
A multi-vehicle crash closed Highway 27 for almost two hours in both directions near Nobleton. Police in York Region say two vehicles collided on Highway 27 between 15th and 16th Sideroad around 7:30 p.m. Friday. There was no immediate word...
2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the...
Canadian judge denies Russian cargo airline sanctions relief
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has shot down a plea for sanctions relief from the Russian company that owns the massive cargo plane Canada seized after the start of the Ukraine war. Volga Dnepr Airlines, Russia’s largest air cargo...
Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago in one of hip-hop’s most pivotal moments....
Some Whole Foods salsas, guacamoles recalled in Ontario over salmonella fears
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some Whole Foods Market salsas, guacamoles and prepared foods sold online in Ontario are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The agency says the recall is linked to salmonella-tainted jalapenos from Mexico that...
Fact File: Claims Liberal MP voted in House of Commons while in China are false
OTTAWA — After Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced Monday his plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons in September, he was accused online of breaking House rules by voting on legislation while he was in China earlier...
Man wanted by Hamilton police for more than 30 years arrested in California, ICE says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in San Francisco say they’ve arrested a Hamilton man who has been on the run since 1991. Charles Peter Billone has been wanted for more than 30 years on child sexual abuse charges in...
Swiatek beats Rybakina to win women’s title at National Bank Open
TORONTO — The “Iga, Iga, Iga” chants started after the third point of the match. They just kept coming on Thursday night as Iga Swiatek completed a long-awaited return to top form. With the Polish community here leading the cheers,...
