Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to biological weapons. As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks...
Generic over-the-counter pain reliever recalled due to ‘foreign material’
A generic over-the-counter pain reliever sold in pharmacies across Canada is being recalled due to what the manufacturer says is the presence of “foreign material.” Teva Canada Limited says one lot of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg acetaminophen tablets may contain...
2nd suspect arrested in 2022 murder of Ding Ping Wang, also charged in separate shooting
Toronto police say they’ve arrested a second suspect in the 2022 shooting death of Ding Ping Wang and have also charged him with attempted murder in a separate, non-fatal shooting months later. Investigators say Wang was inside a vehicle at...
Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing
Chants of “Charlie, Charlie” broke out on the second night of President Donald Trump’s midterm convention as Republicans paid tribute Thursday to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago. The normally festive and rowdy...
Barrie police identify human remains found in August as victim of 2025 double homicide
Barrie police have confirmed that skeletal remains found near a former homeless encampment belong to one of the two victims of a grisly murder, allegedly committed by a man they both knew and lived with at times at the same...
Two youths facing a dozen combined firearm and theft-related charges in alleged e-bike theft
Two teens are facing a dozen combined charges following the alleged theft of an e-bike in North York. Toronto police say a teenager met another person in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area on Sept. 8 in order to...
Premier Doug Ford says he’s open to idea of involuntary addiction treatment
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he’s open to the idea of involuntary addiction treatment. Ontario’s Big City Mayors group recently repeated a request to the province to review existing mental health laws with the idea of expanding involuntary treatment. “I’d...
CRTC moves forward with changes to make it easier to compare internet plans
Canada’s telecommunications regulator is implementing new rules that it says will help consumers understand information about speeds and prices when shopping for home internet plans. The CRTC’s policy, which takes effect next March, will require internet providers to advertise typical...
Trump list of US-designated ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ in Latin America grows to 21
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday. The announcement came during the U.S. Secretary of...
Sept. 11 attack anniversary reminder of Canada-U.S. ties, St. Catharines mayor says
The lingering grief caused by the 9/11 terror attacks is a reminder of the strong ties between Canadian and American people even as political and economic tensions flare, the mayor of St. Catharines, Ont., said as the city marked an...
