1 dead, others taken to hospital after 3-vehicle collision in Niagara Falls, Ont., closes part of QEW
One person is dead and others were transported to hospital after a three-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer in Niagara Falls, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Gee-Gees take on host Guelph in national women's rugby quarterfinal
Watch the University of Guelph Gryphons (4) and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees (5) face off in the quarterfinals of the 2026 U Sports Women's Rugby Championship on the campus of the University of Guelph.
What some Upstate New Yorkers think of the U.S. midterm results
In Upstate New York, a Republican won in the 21st congressional district. CBC’s David Fraser travelled south of the border to get reaction to the midterm election results.
Incoming Mississauga mayor pushes for provincial funding during first Queen's Park visit
During his first visit to Queen's Park since being elected mayor of Mississauga, Alvin Tedjo says he's pushing for more financial support from the province to help him address some key priorities.
Canadian military flying ace William Barker commemorated with new statue on Yonge Street
A new statue of a Canadian World War I flying ace was unveiled in Toronto Wednesday afternoon, the latest effort to breathe life into his memory, which his grandson said was nearly lost to time.
Windsor's $10.3M streetcar attraction sees attendance plunge in 2nd year
According to the city's culture department, 9,746 people visited the Streetcar No. 351 exhibit between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2026. That's compared with more than 28,000 visitors reported during its first season of operations in 2025, according to a city news release.
Voyeurism incident at University of Guelph leads to arrest
Police have made an arrest after a reported voyeurism incident at the University of Guelph. The Guelph Police Service was notified after a man was allegedly caught holding a cellphone under a stall door while a woman was taking a shower. The alleged incident happened in a U of G changeroom on Oct. 30. Investigators […]
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Budget 2026 is about giving Canada a ‘strong footing’: Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Thursday’s federal budget is about giving Canada a “strong footing” to navigate a more volatile world. The Liberal government’s 2026 budget is set to land a little over a day after voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans in the U.S. midterm elections. Asked how […]
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From home kitchens to store shelves, Diwali finds a wider audience in Canada
On her first Diwali in Canada, Harminder Grewal made kheer, said a prayer and thought about her family in India. She had arrived as a new bride in August 1975. When the Festival of Lights came around, she and her husband marked it quietly at home. “On Diwali day we would sit here and miss […]
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Bear spray assault at Kitchener high school investigated as hate-motivated
Police say an assault involving bear spray at a Kitchener high school is being investigated as hate-motivated and two teens have been arrested. The incident was reported around 1 p.m. on Oct. 29 at a high school on Fischer-Hallman Road, which is where Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is located. According to regional police, a victim […]
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Police investigate pedestrian crash in Kitchener that saw driver assaulted
Police are investigating a pedestrian-involved crash in a Kitchener parking lot that saw a driver assaulted. The collision happened just before 8 p.m. on Nov. 2 on Weber St. East near Fergus Ave. Waterloo regional police say a pedestrian was struck by a Dodge Durango in a parking lot and became pinned underneath the vehicle. […]
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Canadian aluminum industry sees hope for tariff relief after U.S. midterm elections
The head of Canada’s aluminum industry says the U.S. midterm election results could mark a turning point in the trade dispute between Canada and the United States. Jean Simard, president and chief executive of the Aluminum Association of Canada, said Wednesday the election sent a clear message that American voters are frustrated with the economic […]
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12 arrests made so far in Guelph Homecoming investigation: police
The Guelph Police Service has provided an update on its investigation into the rowdy unsanctioned street gathering over Homecoming as a dozen arrests have been made so far. Investigators have been working to identify individuals who are believed to be involved in dangerous, violent, and criminal activity stemming from the illegal party on Chancellors Way […]
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‘A victory across the world,’ Ontario Premier Doug Ford says after U.S. midterms
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he was “doing cartwheels” after the Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the U.S. midterm elections. Ford said the trade war is not over, but he is buoyed by the rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump by the American electorate. “You ever seen a […]
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Spy watchdog flags privacy risk from military’s online intelligence activities
OTTAWA — A national spy watchdog report says the military's policy on the collection of information about Canadians doesn't sufficiently address the privacy risks posed by online searches.
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Sculpture worth $175K stolen from Uptown Waterloo
It’s the case of the missing sculpture in Uptown Waterloo. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is investigating after a piece of public artwork was stolen. Police say the bronze sculpture was taken from an area near the parkade at 60 King St. South, which is across from Waterloo Public Square. City staff discovered the […]
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City warns of fake email as people prepare to sign up for winter activities
The City of Ottawa is warning people to be cautious when opening messages as a fraudulent email is posing as a municipal field and facility allocator. According to the city, the email offers sports teams and groups a special offer to reserve fields and diamonds for next season. This is a fake offer and it […]
From home kitchens to store shelves, Diwali finds a wider audience in Canada
On her first Diwali in Canada, Harminder Grewal made kheer, said a prayer and thought about her family in India. She had arrived as a new bride in August 1975. When the Festival of Lights came around, she and her husband marked it quietly at home. “On Diwali day we would sit here and miss […]
Budget 2026 is about giving Canada a ‘strong footing’: Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Thursday’s federal budget is about giving Canada a “strong footing” to navigate a more volatile world. The Liberal government’s 2026 budget is set to land a little over a day after voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans in the U.S. midterm elections. Asked how […]
Fourth person facing charges in home invasion that left teens dead
Another person is facing serious charges in a home invasion investigation that left two teens dead in 2025. Ontario Provincial Police laid charges against Ozric Blanchard, 31, of South Glengarry, in connection with the incident where two people suffered gunshot wounds. The accused is facing: They were released from custody and are expected in court on […]
Canadian aluminum industry sees hope for tariff relief after U.S. midterm elections
The head of Canada’s aluminum industry says the U.S. midterm election results could mark a turning point in the trade dispute between Canada and the United States. Jean Simard, president and chief executive of the Aluminum Association of Canada, said Wednesday the election sent a clear message that American voters are frustrated with the economic […]
‘A victory across the world,’ Ontario Premier Doug Ford says after U.S. midterms
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he was “doing cartwheels” after the Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the U.S. midterm elections. Ford said the trade war is not over, but he is buoyed by the rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump by the American electorate. “You ever seen a […]
Spy watchdog flags privacy risk from military’s online intelligence activities
OTTAWA — A national spy watchdog report says the military's policy on the collection of information about Canadians doesn't sufficiently address the privacy risks posed by online searches.
Above seasonal temperatures continue in the GTA, but cooler weather on tap for weekend
A spell of warm fall weather continues to sweep across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a potentially record-breaking temperature day in store for Wednesday. “The remarkable November warmth continues today. We have seen outstanding conditions since the start of the month, well above seasonal,” said weather specialist Denise Andreacchi. The forecast calls for a […]
Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm wipeout
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP’s wipeout in the midterm election, declining to seek support to stay on as House minority leader in the new Congress, according to two people familiar with his decision Wednesday.
23 charged, $7.5M in drugs seized in cannabis trafficking bust: York police
York Regional Police say they have seized $7.5 million worth of drugs after an investigation into a criminal group allegedly involved in a wide-ranging operation of producing, trafficking and exporting illegal cannabis. The investigation, dubbed project North Star, was led by York Regional Police’s Complex Investigation Unit in collaboration with the London Police Service, Ontario […]
From home kitchens to store shelves, Diwali finds a wider audience in Canada
On her first Diwali in Canada, Harminder Grewal made kheer, said a prayer and thought about her family in India. She had arrived as a new bride in August 1975. When the Festival of Lights came around, she and her husband marked it quietly at home. “On Diwali day we would sit here and miss […]
Budget 2026 is about giving Canada a ‘strong footing’: Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Thursday’s federal budget is about giving Canada a “strong footing” to navigate a more volatile world. The Liberal government’s 2026 budget is set to land a little over a day after voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans in the U.S. midterm elections. Asked how […]
‘A victory across the world,’ Ontario Premier Doug Ford says after U.S. midterms
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he was “doing cartwheels” after the Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the U.S. midterm elections. Ford said the trade war is not over, but he is buoyed by the rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump by the American electorate. “You ever seen a […]
Ford says OSAP auditors will clear low-risk career colleges first; no timeline given
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says an audit firm that is investigating student financial aid usage at career colleges is making it a priority to clear lower-risk schools first so their funding can be unfrozen, but he was not clear on a timeline.
Timeline: How Russia’s hockey comeback bid collided with Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney's refusal to allow Russian players to compete at the 2027 world junior hockey championship in Alberta is the latest twist in a years-long battle over Russia's place in international hockey.
Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP’s deep losses in midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — JD Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump 's defense of the Iran war Wednesday after the Republican Party's deep losses in the midterm elections, attempting to distance himself from voters' clear rebuke of the president as the vice president faces questions about his own political ambitions.
Man dies following incident involving construction equipment in Scarborough
A man is dead after being injured by construction equipment in Scarborough, police say. Toronto police and paramedics responded to the area of McNicoll Avenue and Tapscott Road, near Markham Road and Steeles Avenue, just before noon on Wednesday. Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ministry of Labour has been […]
Manitoba premier calls for end of U.S. tariffs after Trump rebuked in midterms
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling on U.S. politicians to work to remove tariffs on Canada and end the war with Iran after resounding Democratic party wins in the midterm elections.
First Nations Bank gets $15M investment from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
TORONTO — First Nations Bank of Canada has announced a $15-million investment by the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Amazon breaks ground on 200,000-square metre fulfilment warehouse in the Halifax area
DARTMOUTH — American e-commerce giant Amazon held a ground-breaking ceremony in the Halifax area today for a massive new warehouse that will use robots and more than 1,000 full-time employees to fulfil orders.
Canadian aluminum industry sees hope for tariff relief after U.S. midterm elections
The head of Canada's aluminum industry says the U.S. midterm election results could mark a turning point in the trade dispute between Canada and the United States.
Spy watchdog flags privacy risk from military’s online intelligence activities
OTTAWA — A national spy watchdog report says the military's policy on the collection of information about Canadians doesn't sufficiently address the privacy risks posed by online searches.
TTC adjusting service on Queen St. E. for streetcar track renewal, sewer rehabilitation work
The TTC says it is adjusting service along Queen St. E. to accommodate the renewal of aging streetcar tracks and sewer rehabilitation work. Preliminary rail welding work is already underway between Leslie and Laing streets, with 501/301 Queen streetcars diverting via Gerrard Street East between Broadview and Coxwell avenues. Replacement 501B/301B Queen and 503 Kingston […]
At least one person killed, QEW fully closed in Niagara Falls crash involving tractor trailer
At least one person has died and the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) is closed in both directions following a three-vehicle crash in Niagara Falls. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the crash, which involved a tractor trailer, happened between Thorold Stone Road and Mountain Road Wednesday afternoon. One person has been pronounced dead while others are […]
Ontario court certifies class-action suit against TD Bank regarding money laundering
TORONTO — An Ontario court has certified a class-action lawsuit against TD Bank and certain members of its senior leadership team including former CEO Bharat Masrani in relation to its anti-money laundering program.
Two more soldiers injured in Alberta military base fire out of hospital
EDMONTON — Two more soldiers injured in a deadly fire at an Alberta military base have been discharged from hospital.
Pedestrian injured after being struck by vehicle in Newmarket
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Newmarket. York police were called to Davis Drive and Bathurst Street just after 6 p.m. for reports of a collision. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver involved remained on the scene. The intersection is […]
Mammoth aiming to join Central Division powers
André Tourigny got off the plane with scant knowledge of his new home.
23 arrested, 90 charges laid after York Regional Police seize $7.5M in drugs
Investigators allege a group involved in the production, trafficking and exportation of illicit cannabis sourced illicit marijuana from across Ontario.
Canadian woman accused of joining ISIS was ‘brainwashed,’ former friend testifies
At Canada's first trial of a woman accused of living under ISIS in Syria, a witness described Ammara Amjad's descent into extremism.
Doug Ford says he did ‘cartwheels’ after seeing U.S. midterm election results
As soon as the newly elected U.S. officials are sworn in at the end of January, Ford said he’s directing his ministers to head down to Washington, D.C.
‘We’re in tough times’: Doug Ford shuts the door on new funding deal for Toronto
The initial three-year, $1.2 billion new deal was ironed out in November 2023 after Olivia Chow was first elected mayor.
Ford says OSAP auditors will clear low-risk career colleges first; no timeline given
Career college students say they don't know how they will pay their rent and living expenses, let alone tuition, without their OSAP funding that had been previously approved.
Doug Ford ‘all in’ on ending seasonal time changes if Quebec, eastern U.S. agree
The discussion about ending seasonal time changes has been revived for Ontario as several provinces and territories all opted to keep daylight time this year.
Canada, China agree to extend deal on canola and steel access to late 2028
On Wednesday, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the deal on canola and access for Chinese steel is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028.
Windsor breaks November record as warm weather lingers
'October was warmer than normal, and that led us into some pretty incredible warmth to start off the month of November'