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French actor Brigitte Bardot remembered in Canada for fighting seal hunt

French actor Brigitte Bardot who died Sunday at the age of 91, was also an animal rights activist and a vocal opponent of Canada’s seal hunt. Bardot, who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century, is...

Dec 29, 2025 | Local

Video shows snowplow on fire during winter storm in Toronto

The challenging task of snow removal following a big winter storm was made even more complicated Friday after a snowplow contracted by the City of Toronto caught on fire while clearing the roads. Police say they were called to the...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Toronto spa worker, 66, faces more sex assault charges

A Toronto spa worker who is accused of multiple sexual assaults faces new charges as more victims come forward. In July, officers arrested 66-year-old David Ludwig after an unnamed victim reported being sexually assaulted while receiving a massage at an...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

More troublesome weather expected to hit the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday

There could be some troublesome weather headed to the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday for areas north of Highway 401, but especially north of Highway 407. According to CityNews Meteorologist Carl Lam, there will be freezing rain in some areas...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Bus accident leaves 15 dead in Guatemala and government declares 3-day national mourning period

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AP) — An intermunicipal bus veered off a road in Guatemala and fell into a deep ravine, killing 15 passengers and injuring at least 15 others, authorities said Saturday, and declared three days of national mourning. The...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Federal Indigenous services minister reflects on first months of job leaders were wary of her...

OTTAWA — When Mandy Gull-Masty took up the role of Indigenous services minister last spring, one question loomed over her appointment: why would a Cree woman want to administer the Indian Act, when another First Nations woman before her turned...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Midterms and tariffs: 2026 could be a critical year for Canada-U.S. relations

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought with it a tidal wave of change that has upended global trade, rattled allies and pushed political and social boundaries in the United States. But the U.S. president faces headwinds...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Carney meets Zelenskyy in Halifax as Trump prepares to host peace talks

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned new Russian air attacks and announced additional economic assistance for Ukraine as he and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stood side-by-side and spoke to reporters at a Halifax-area airport. The two leaders embraced...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

$129M in Lotto Max prizes up for grabs during last draw of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the last draw of the year will see a top prize of $80 million and 49 $1-million Maxmillions prizes. The past few draws have had a top prize of $80 million, which rolled over...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local

Person in life-threatening condition after 3-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby

A person is in life-threatening condition after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby Saturday morning. According to an update posted on the OPP Greater Toronto Area X account at around 7:40 a.m., officers said there was a full...

Dec 28, 2025 | Local