Car vandalized in St. Catharines, Ont., under investigation as hate-motivated crime, Niagara police say
The vandalism of a car in St. Catharines is being investigated by Niagara Regional Police as a possible hate-motivated crime.
Police investigating after report of sewing needles found in Halloween candy in Hamilton's East Mountain
Police say they responded on Monday to a residence near Upper Ottawa Street and Mohawk Road East "after a parent reported finding needles in candy their children had collected while trick-or-treating."
Got too much Halloween candy? This store in downtown St. Thomas will buy it
Some kids in St. Thomas, Ont., are doing something a little different with their Halloween candy haul this year. They're trading it in at a local shop for store credit.
Members of Belleville synagogue targeted by gunman call for more security funding
Members of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ont., are calling on the federal government to boost support for community safety programs, weeks after a hate-motivated shooting outside their place of worship.
Owners arrested, charged after series of reported dog bites in Vanier
Ottawa police say two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of incidents involving aggressive dogs in Vanier.
North Bay OPP see unusual number of transport truck speed-limiter violations
The North Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says it saw an unusually high number of commercial vehicle speed-limiter violations on Highways 11 and 17 during a four-day enforcement blitz last month.
Canadian dentist detained by ICE in Minnesota ordered released by federal judge
A Canadian dentist detained by U.S. federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota during a green card interview has been ordered released by a federal judge.
Man charged for exposing himself to trick-or-treaters in Kitchener
A Kitchener man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to two trick-or-treaters in Kitchener. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) was contacted on Halloween night about an indecent act in the Parkvale Drive and Bianca Court neighbourhood. Two youths were out trick-or-treating around 7:20 p.m. when an unknown man reportedly approached them and […]
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Police respond to cyclist-involved crash in Kitchener
Police responded to a cyclist-involved crash in Kitchener on Monday afternoon. The collision happened on King St. East between Morgan Ave. and Fairway Rd. In a post on social media, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said northbound lanes were closed on King for the ongoing investigation. Drivers were told to expect delays and take […]
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Canada presenting itself as climate leader at COP31, despite policy rollbacks
OTTAWA — Despite its rollbacks of climate policy, the Carney government will lead a delegation to the COP31 conference in Turkey next week presenting itself as an international climate leader.
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Canada on the minds of American voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections
As Americans are preparing to cast their ballots in their midterm election on Tuesday, their northern neighbours are in the back of their mind as Canadians are paying close attention to what the outcome could mean on this side of the border. For the Republican Party, they are looking to hold onto their slim majorities in […]
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Motorcyclist dies from injuries after crash with sedan in North Dumfries
There’s a tragic update from the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) as a motorcyclist has died following a crash in North Dumfries last week. The collision happened around 1:10 a.m. on Oct. 28 at the Trussler Rd. and Roseville Rd. intersection. Police say a motorcycle and a Toyota sedan collided, and the motorcyclist was taken […]
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Experts suggest Canada lock in gains with EU amid rise in far-right movements
OTTAWA — Experts in European Union policy say Canada should try solidifying gains with the EU in legal frameworks as right-wing movements gain ground on the continent.
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High-risk offender released from custody, believed to be in Waterloo Region
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) issued a public alert on Monday about high-risk offender Kevin Koehler who has been released from custody again. The 62-year-old was the subject of previous warnings in October 2025 and February 2026. Both times, he was charged and convicted for breaching his release terms. Koehler was most recently released […]
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RioCan reports $122.6M third-quarter profit, compared with a loss last year
TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a net income of $122.6 million during the third quarter.
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Illegal cannabis store searched for a second time in one week
Ottawa Police have issued another search warrant, the second in a week at a business in the 200 block of Preston Street. The search warrant was executed due to an ongoing investigation into illegal cannabis, nicotine and other substances being sold at the business. On Oct. 29, the retail business was searched under continued effort […]
Canada presenting itself as climate leader at COP31, despite policy rollbacks
OTTAWA — Despite its rollbacks of climate policy, the Carney government will lead a delegation to the COP31 conference in Turkey next week presenting itself as an international climate leader.
Canada on the minds of American voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections
As Americans are preparing to cast their ballots in their midterm election on Tuesday, their northern neighbours are in the back of their mind as Canadians are paying close attention to what the outcome could mean on this side of the border. For the Republican Party, they are looking to hold onto their slim majorities in […]
Experts suggest Canada lock in gains with EU amid rise in far-right movements
OTTAWA — Experts in European Union policy say Canada should try solidifying gains with the EU in legal frameworks as right-wing movements gain ground on the continent.
RioCan reports $122.6M third-quarter profit, compared with a loss last year
TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a net income of $122.6 million during the third quarter.
SIU investigating after boy, 14, seriously injured following arrest at TTC station
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 14-year-old boy sustained a serious injury following an interaction with officers at a Toronto transit station last month. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said the incident occurred on Oct. 7 at approximately 3:30 p.m. at TTC Finch West Station, in the Finch Avenue West and Keele Street area. […]
Victims of Florida plane crash include a 20-year-old who got her pilot’s license as a teen
A 20-year-old woman with a pilot's license was among nine people killed when a small jet crashed and exploded in South Florida, her family said.
Man facing multiple charges in connection to East York shooting
A 45-year-old man was arrested in connection to a September shooting in East York, according to police. Officers were called to the Danforth Avenue and Greenwood Avenue area on Sept. 1 around 2 a.m., for reports of a shooting. Police allege the suspect was in an altercation outside a “licensed establishment” in the area. He […]
‘There’s been no failure’: Demkiw defends police handling of Bridle Path case after shot suspect released
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw is defending his officers for not arresting a man who showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound not long after a violent Bridle Path home invasion, saying despite noting a possible connection, there wasn’t enough evidence at the time to make an arrest. Demkiw also revealed on Monday […]
WestJet CEO calls for national aviation strategy, saying U.S. airlines have it easier
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech is calling for a national aviation strategy as a path to a more competitive — and affordable — industry.
Ottawa defends extradition treaty talks with UAE as civil society group sounds alarm
OTTAWA — The federal government is defending its plan to start talks on an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates as a civil society group issues a warning over the country's human-rights record.
Celebrity stylist Law Roach to guest judge on ‘Project Runway Canada’
TORONTO — Law Roach, the celebrity stylist best known for his decade-long professional relationship with Zendaya, will appear as a guest judge on "Project Runway Canada."
Inside man or patsy? Crown, defence pitch narratives at trial of man accused in heist
Was a then-Air Canada employee an inside man who helped carry out one of the biggest gold heists in Canadian history, or a scapegoat exploited by a longtime friend and left to shoulder the blame?
It’s time to submit your Vacant Home Tax declaration in Toronto
If you own residential property in Toronto, it is now time to let the City know if it was occupied or vacant this year. The City of Toronto’s online portal is now open and all residential property owners must file a Vacant Home Tax (VHT) declaration for the 2026 occupancy period of January 1 to […]
Canada on the minds of American voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections
As Americans are preparing to cast their ballots in their midterm election on Tuesday, their northern neighbours are in the back of their mind as Canadians are paying close attention to what the outcome could mean on this side of the border. For the Republican Party, they are looking to hold onto their slim majorities in […]
Canada presenting itself as climate leader at COP31, despite policy rollbacks
OTTAWA — Canada will present itself as an international climate leader when it sends a delegation to the annual UN climate talks next week in Turkey, despite its rollbacks of climate policy under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Experts suggest Canada lock in gains with EU amid rise in far-right movements
OTTAWA — Experts in European Union policy say Canada should try solidifying gains with the EU in legal frameworks as right-wing movements gain ground on the continent.
Survivor of Belleville synagogue shooting cites need for extensive security
OTTAWA — The vice-president of the Belleville, Ont., synagogue that was attacked by a gunman in September says costly, enhanced security measures are needed to ensure the safety of congregants.
Toronto police to open online marketplace buy-and-sell exchange zones at all police stations
Online marketplaces have made it easier than ever to exchange items for cash. They’ve also made it easier than ever to get robbed. That’s why Toronto police want people to buy and sell their items somewhere safe, and it doesn’t get much safer than a police station. While kicking off Crime Prevention Week on Monday, […]
Durham police investigating after home, vehicles damaged by gunfire in Pickering
Durham police are investigating after a home and two vehicles were hit by gunfire in Pickering on Sunday. Officers responded to a call for gunfire in the area of Shadybrook Drive and Edgewood Road around 8:25 p.m. The victim reported hearing multiple shots outside their home and called police. When officers arrived they found several […]
Man accused of robbing lottery tickets from Vaughan gas station arrested
York Regional Police have arrested a man in connection with a commercial robbery investigation in Vaughan. Officers were called to the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West on Oct. 24 for reports of a robbery at a gas station. According to detectives, a suspect allegedly entered the store, pushed an employee and fled […]
Toronto temperatures expected to hit 20 C this week after breaking October record
An unusual period of warm fall weather is sweeping the Greater Toronto Area and that pattern is expected to continue this week. Temperatures hit 19 C on Monday and are expected to reach highs of 20 C on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to CityNews Meteorologist Jessie Uppal, temperatures usually reach freezing levels around Oct. 13, […]
Man arrested in connection to sexual assault in Church-Wellesley area
A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault that allegedly occurred last month in the Church-Wellesley area. Toronto police say the incident happened on Oct. 19 in Church Street and Gloucester Street area. It’s alleged the suspect approached the victim and provided them with illicit substances in Barbara Hall Park. The suspect […]
Ride share driver accused of sexually assaulting woman on Halloween night
Toronto police are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a ride share driver in downtown Toronto on Halloween night. According to investigators, a woman entered a ride share vehicle just before 10 p.m. in the Yonge-Church corridor. Police said the victim was seated in the front seat of the car and was […]
RioCan reports $122.6M third-quarter profit, compared with a loss last year
TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a net income of $122.6 million during the third quarter.
Former junior league hockey executive accused of child sexual exploitation
Tyler King was charged in relation to his time as an executive on junior hockey team. The Alberta RCMP believes additional victims may live in B.C., Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Canadian police urge caution after reports of tampered Halloween candy
Police across Canada are urging caution after several reports of families finding tampered Halloween candy.
Toronto police didn’t know hospital patient was home invasion suspect: Demkiw
Investigators didn’t know a man who showed up to a Toronto hospital last Thursday with a gunshot wound was wanted in a violent home invasion, Chief Myron Demkiw says.
Maple Leafs unveil vintage 'Hometown Remix' jersey to mark 100 years of tradition
Alternate jersey, which makes its debut Sunday in game against New Jersey, blends century-old roots with modern design.