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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...

Dec 20, 2025 | Local

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...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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,...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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....

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

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....

Dec 19, 2025 | Local