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21-year-old dies in Hamilton hospital after being stabbed, found by taxi driver: police

Hamilton police officers say a 21-year-old man has died in a hospital after he was stabbed and found on a sidewalk early Sunday. Officers said they were called to Main Street West near Frid Street and Highway 403 at around...

Aug 10, 2026 | Local

Porter Airlines Victoria-Toronto flight cancelled after child stood on seat, refused to wear seatbelt

Porter Airlines staff confirm they recently cancelled a cross-country flight after a toddler stood on a seat and refused to wear a seatbelt, preventing the airplane from taking off. According to a statement issued by the company on Sunday, the...

Aug 10, 2026 | Local

2 charged after armed robbery, attempts to take off in stolen vehicle and carjack 2nd...

Two men are facing a variety of charges after Toronto police officers allege the pair robbed two people at gunpoint and attempted to take off in a stolen vehicle, triggering a chaotic series of events that ultimately lead to both...

Aug 10, 2026 | Local

City of Toronto storage barn at historic Scarborough property destroyed by fire

A barn at the historic Cornell Campbell House property in Scarborough used by the City of Toronto for storage has been heavily damaged after a fire late Saturday. Emergency crews were called to the Cornell Campbell House grounds on Kingston...

Aug 10, 2026 | Local

Carney’s work hours reduced next week while in Italy but his eyes still on priorities:...

OTTAWA — Canada’s prime minister will be working reduced hours for a week starting Monday because he previously committed to plans in Italy. But Mark Carney’s office says he will still keep his eyes on several government priorities, including trade...

Aug 9, 2026 | Local

Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Toronto and surrounding areas

Federal meteorologists issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Toronto and most of southern Ontario on Saturday. Environment Canada said a weather system was predicted to bring heavy rainfall and quarter-sized hail to some areas as far east as Oshawa and...

Aug 9, 2026 | Local

Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data

Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour. WHO says 47,459 measles cases have been...

Aug 9, 2026 | Local

Toronto police charge 2 more people with willful promotion of hatred after March protest

Toronto police officers say two more people have been charged in connection with a willful promotion of hatred investigation after a demonstration that targeted members of the Jewish community earlier this year. It was on the afternoon of March 15...

Aug 9, 2026 | Local

B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

British Columbia Premier David Eby declared a provincewide state of emergency on Saturday due to the wildfire activity over the past 24 hours. The blaze that hit Summerland yesterday led to over 20,000 evacuees. Kelly Greene, minister of emergency management...

Aug 9, 2026 | Local

At least 4 people sent to hospital after car crash on Hwy. 404

At least four people were rushed to a hospital on Saturday afternoon following a multi-vehicle car crash on Highway 404. Authorities say the collision involved four passenger vehicles. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately known. Motorists are...

Aug 9, 2026 | Local