Judge nixes conviction of 1 of 2 men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master...
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn’t enough evidence that the man had a motive...
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Changes to the regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act include mandatory reporting...
Tenants at East York apartment building demand rent abatement
Dozens of tenants at a notorious East York apartment building are seeking action from their landlord, demanding rent refunds as they continue to struggle with a building that they say is falling apart. Tenants at the building located at 500 Dawes Road say...
Striking workers at Oakville care facility want residents home for the holidays
Vanessa Edwards works at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), a provincially funded supportive living community for adults with developmental disabilities. She works with many individuals to help them gain the skills to move to community supportive living homes managed...
EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa said. “We have a deal. Decision...
Thompson leads Capitals to shutout win over struggling Maple Leafs
Logan Thompson earned his second shutout of the season, Jakob Chychrun scored twice and the Washington Capitals rebounded from a pair of ugly losses, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Thursday night. The Capitals lost at Winnipeg and Minnesota...
1 pedestrian killed, 2 others injured in multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill
One pedestrian is dead, and two others were injured – one critically – following a multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill on Thursday night. Police in York Region say there was a collision involving two vehicles just after 4 p.m. at...
Ontario Integrity Commissioner investigating Labour Minister David Piccini
Ontario’s Integrity Commissioner has launched an investigation into Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini, 680 NewsRadio has learned. The inquiry is related to the selection of applicants to the Skills Development Fund Training Stream. In a letter obtained by 680 NewsRadio,...
Jewish people most targeted community for hate incidents in York Region since 2024: Police Chief
York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween said they are doing everything they can to make sure the Jewish residents feel safe as the community remains the most targeted group for hate crimes in the area over the last two years....
TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States....
