Broken altimeter, ignored warnings: Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67
Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings this week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal Aviation Administration and Army officials about a list of things that went wrong and contributed to a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet...
Tens of thousands take to Toronto streets for Caribbean carnival celebrations
Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival, formerly called “Caribana,” has been going strong since 1967. Organizers say the festival, a mix of cultural, culinary and social events, was a gift to Canada on its centennial anniversary. The theme of Saturday’s Grand Parade was...
Victoria Mboko stuns No. 1 seed Coco Gauff to reach NBO quarterfinals
Victoria Mboko’s stellar run at the National Bank Open hit a new level Saturday. The Canadian rolled to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over No. 1 seed Coco Gauff of the United States, winning the women’s singles match in just 62...
Man, 29, wanted for murder after five hour shelter-in-place order lifted in Bracebridge, Ont.
Provincial police are searching for a 29-year-old man who is wanted for murder following a shooting and arson in Bracebridge, Ont., that forced residents to shelter in place for more than five hours. Police say they were called to a...
Special air quality statement issued for Toronto due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for most of southern Ontario, including the GTA. The national weather service says smoke from forest fires is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout southern...
India indicates it will keep buying Russian oil despite Trump’s threats
NEW DELHI (AP) — India has indicated that it would continue buying oil from Russia despite threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Indian foreign ministry said its relationship with Russia was “steady and time-tested,” and should not be seen...
JP Saxe’s North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal
TORONTO — A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says he’s cancelled his series of concerts over sluggish ticket sales and the high cost of life on the road. JP Saxe took to social media...
Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment references
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House did not pressure the Smithsonian to remove references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit and will include him in an updated presentation “in the coming weeks,” the museum said Saturday. The...
SIU investigating death of 24-year-old man in Wapekeka First Nation courtroom
Ontario’s police watchdog says it has launched an investigation after a 24-year-old man was shot dead by provincial police in a courtroom in the province’s northwest. The Special Investigations Unit says an Ontario Provincial Police officer was inside a temporary courtroom at the Youth Centre on the Wapekeka First Nation on Thursday at around...
North York man, 31, charged in human trafficking of woman in Niagara Falls
A 31-year-old man from North York has been charged in connection with the alleged human trafficking of a woman in Niagara Falls. Police arrested Marcel Miller on Saturday and charged him with trafficking in persons, procuring, advertising sexual services of...
