Ford government spent nearly $200K in fees after buying, quickly selling private jet: receipts
Premier Doug Ford’s government may have quickly sold a controversial private jet for the same price it was purchased for, but it appears the process still cost taxpayers nearly $200,000, according to receipts and documents released by the Province on...
2 dead after ‘shocking’ daytime shooting outside Vaughan home, York Regional Police say
York Regional Police officers say two men have died after a shooting outside a Vaughan home Wednesday afternoon. “It’s absolutely shocking to the community here and to anyone who may have heard or seen anything. It’s not often that double...
TDSB shutting down Toronto Island Natural Science School after decades in operation
Students from across Toronto have travelled by ferry to the Island Natural Science School for decades to learn about wildlife, ecosystems and the environment just steps from Lake Ontario, but now families are learning the long-running program is coming to...
Marina Mabrey leads expansion Toronto Tempo past Seattle Storm 86-73 for first WNBA win
Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 26 points and had four steals to lead the expansion Toronto Tempo to their first WNBA win, 86-73, over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday. Brittney Sykes totalled 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists for...
Feds, Alberta nearing deal on $130/tonne industrial carbon price by 2040: source
OTTAWA — Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on a deal on industrial carbon pricing. A source with knowledge of the discussions who was not authorized to speak publicly about them tells CityNews the two governments expect to announce an...
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition; Premier Smith says government will appeal
An Alberta judge threw out a separatist referendum petition Wednesday, saying Premier Danielle Smith’s government had a duty to consult with First Nations. Justice Shaina Leonard also said Alberta’s chief electoral officer should never have issued the petition. Speaking on...
Ontario inspecting commercial truck driver colleges after scathing audit: minister
TORONTO — All Ontario career colleges that offer commercial truck driver training will have been inspected by the end of next month, the province’s minister of colleges and universities said Wednesday. Nolan Quinn said the province has already inspected 14...
Toronto distributing soccer-inspired condoms during World Cup to encourage all to ‘score safely’
Toronto is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of people from around the world as it hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer and the City is encouraging residents and visitors alike to play responsibly by promoting sexual safety...
Ottawa asks defence industry for options on replacements for aging tank fleet
OTTAWA — The Canadian military is formally asking the defence industry to identify what companies can offer to either upgrade or replace Canada’s aging fleet of tanks. The federal government published a request for information from potential suppliers so Ottawa...
Truck driver in crash that killed former Canadian Olympic skater sentenced to prison
The truck driver who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges in an Ontario crash that killed a former Canadian Olympic figure skater and injured multiple people was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday. Sukhwinder Sidhu...
