Canadian grocers see nearly 50 per cent increase in cost of white rice since June...
An affordable food staple for many Canadians has seen an almost 50 per cent price hike at the check-out register as the cost for 2 kilograms of white rice has gone from $6.46 in June 2024 to $9.62 in June 2025 in just one year,...
Man wanted after allegedly injuring female cyclist with airhorn in Newmarket
Police in York region are searching for a man who they say assaulted a female cyclist with a weapon in Newmarket. Investigators say the woman was riding her bike on a trail in the Timothy Street and Prospect Street area...
TIFF to screen Oct. 7 doc ‘The Road Between Us’ after reaching resolution with filmmaker
The Toronto International Film Festival says a documentary about the Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, is now an official selection and will screen at the festival after initially being disinvited. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey and filmmaker Barry...
Man arrested after indecent act caught on doorbell camera in Oakville
A man who was caught on several doorbell cameras committing an indecent act in Oakville has been arrested. Police in Halton region say on August 11, the man rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Pelee Boulevard. When...
52-year-old man charged in connection with deaths of two men, Barrie police say
Barrie police say a 52-year-old man is facing several charges, including murder, in connection with the deaths and dismemberment of two men. Earlier this year, detectives first began their investigation following a report of a missing person. Investigators searched several...
Talks between union, Canada Post scheduled for Friday postponed
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says talks with Canada Post scheduled for Friday have been postponed due to a lack of available federal mediators. CUPW President Jan Simpson said in an update late Thursday that talks have been postponed...
Transfer of parkland to Wasaga Beach sets dangerous precedent, environmental group says
Wasaga Beach has a renowned provincial park totally within the municipality’s boundaries, but the Ford government wants to cede some parkland to the town, as opponents argue the proposal sets a dangerous precedent. “This beautiful white sand beach is the...
Shooting injures one person in Markham
Police are searching for at least one suspect after someone was injured in a shooting in Markham on Thursday afternoon. Police in York Region were called to the 14 Avenue and McCowan Road area just before 5:30 p.m. for reports...
4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials disclosed Thursday as they revealed that some cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria are in city-run...
More brands of Dubai chocolate recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios
More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a Salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate...
