Woman, 19, seriously injured in collision in east Hamilton, police say
A driver struck a 19-year-old woman in Hamilton's Crown Point East neighbourhood on Nov. 5, police said, sending her to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Autism-friendly tech organization helps Ottawa police modernize their records
Technology North, an Ottawa-based IT company employing 50 neurodivergent workers, has partnered with the city's police force to help them digitize more than 100 old police records.
How the federal government's plan to tackle homelessness will affect Ottawa-Gatineau
Organizations fighting homelessness in both Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., say they welcome the federal government's $11.2 billion plan to tackle the problem, but add that all levels of government need to be on board.
Simple math suggests LRT east extension can't open before 2027
As OC Transpo prepares to launch multiple stages of testing on its long-awaited LRT extension to Orléans, it's looking increasingly unlikely the project will launch by the end of the year.
Man convicted in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack drops appeal
The man who carried out a deadly van attack in Toronto eight years ago is no longer challenging his more than two dozen convictions.
U.S. sanctions Canadian money-exchange businesses allegedly connected to Iranian regime, Ryan Wedding
The United States government has announced sanctions against several Canadian currency-exchange businesses accused of helping the Iranian regime and, in several cases, also helping the alleged head of a drug trafficking ring.
Windsor residents not ready to return to U.S. despite Democratic midterm wins
Despite renewed optimism about the future of Canada-U.S. relations, some residents say they need to see meaningful changes in Washington before they'll feel comfortable spending their money across the border.
Budget offers little new relief for middle-income Canadians struggling with costs
OTTAWA — The latest federal budget promises billions of dollars in affordability relief, but middle-income Canadians struggling with the cost of living may find little new immediate help in the spending plan.
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Man hurls hateful threats outside Waterloo restaurant, weapons seized
A call about hateful threats outside of a Waterloo restaurant led to a weapons seizure and a man has been arrested. Police responded to the King St. North and University Ave. West area just before 6 p.m. on Oct. 28 due to reports a man was hurling threats and shouting racial slurs at people. Officers […]
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Joly asks Comp Bureau to probe Stelco deal after CEO comments
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is asking the Competition Bureau to examine whether Cleveland-Cliffs' rationale for acquiring Stelco Inc. was conducted in bad faith.
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Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says ‘elections matter’ after Democrats win
The mayor of Houston on Friday said the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades. Mayor John Whitmire said the city would go after immigrants “that pose a danger, not those that are going about […]
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Minister says tax credits will spur investment to expand electricity grid
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says she’s confident the billions of dollars in tax credits in the new federal budget will encourage private investment to build out Canada’s electricity grid. Thursday’s federal budget committed $50 billion to help implement Ottawa’s electricity strategy, which looks to double the size of the grid by 2050. More than $38 […]
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Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for an exit after years of hype and division
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year.
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Two men arrested in ongoing taxi fraud investigation in Waterloo
Police have made two arrests stemming from an ongoing taxi fraud investigation in Waterloo. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) launched the investigation in July when several people fell victim to a fake taxi scam in the University district. In each case, the victims were trying to assist a female suspect who claimed she needed […]
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Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024.
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Carney says Canada welcomes ‘any moves’ to restore free trade after U.S. midterms
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war.
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding
OTTAWA — The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government.
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Budget offers little new relief for middle-income Canadians struggling with costs
OTTAWA — The latest federal budget promises billions of dollars in affordability relief, but middle-income Canadians struggling with the cost of living may find little new immediate help in the spending plan.
’25 minutes I don’t remember’: Officer’s story highlights move over law
Conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 401, a vehicle crashed into the back of Constable Kevin Nickerson’s cruiser, knocking him unconscious for several minutes. The collision happened June 8, while the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Thousand Islands detachment and his colleagues were controlling traffic for an unrelated crash. Fire crews and paramedics were […]
Joly asks Comp Bureau to probe Stelco deal after CEO comments
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is asking the Competition Bureau to examine whether Cleveland-Cliffs' rationale for acquiring Stelco Inc. was conducted in bad faith.
Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says ‘elections matter’ after Democrats win
The mayor of Houston on Friday said the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades. Mayor John Whitmire said the city would go after immigrants “that pose a danger, not those that are going about […]
Minister says tax credits will spur investment to expand electricity grid
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says she’s confident the billions of dollars in tax credits in the new federal budget will encourage private investment to build out Canada’s electricity grid. Thursday’s federal budget committed $50 billion to help implement Ottawa’s electricity strategy, which looks to double the size of the grid by 2050. More than $38 […]
Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for an exit after years of hype and division
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year.
Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024.
Carney says Canada welcomes ‘any moves’ to restore free trade after U.S. midterms
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war.
U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding
OTTAWA — The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government.
‘He’s made it clear’: Gretzky backs Carney’s call to bar Russia from world juniors
TORONTO — Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada's decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.
Budget offers little new relief for middle-income Canadians struggling with costs
OTTAWA — The latest federal budget promises billions of dollars in affordability relief, but middle-income Canadians struggling with the cost of living may find little new immediate help in the spending plan.
OPP and Hamilton police team up to dismantle auto theft network
Six people are facing charges after an investigation into an organized group that was allegedly stealing high-value vehicles throughout southwestern Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hamilton Police Service (HPS) both launched separate probes into the group in February, 2026. Later realizing that their investigations were connected, they teamed up to form Project TORRENS […]
Female fatally stabbed in North York; male in custody, police say
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has launched a homicide investigation after a female was fatally stabbed in North York on Friday morning. Investigators were called to the Wilson Avenue and Jane Street area for reports of a person with a knife just before 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. A female was located with stab wounds. […]
Mamdani and Hochul promise a new day for Puerto Rico after Democrats sweep midterms
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged more support for Puerto Rico on Friday as it remains mired in multiple crises, asserting during a trip to the island that the sweeping Democratic win in the U.S. midterm elections will be a boon for the U.S. territory.
Joly asks Comp Bureau to probe Stelco deal after CEO comments
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is asking the Competition Bureau to examine whether Cleveland-Cliffs' rationale for acquiring Stelco Inc. was conducted in bad faith.
Poilievre accuses government of cooking books on immigration
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the government is hiding the facts on the number of newcomers it's bringing to Canada, despite the focus in the new immigration levels plan on people who are already here.
Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says ‘elections matter’ after Democrats win
The mayor of Houston on Friday said the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades. Mayor John Whitmire said the city would go after immigrants “that pose a danger, not those that are going about […]
Democratic candidates with a Christian message helped flip Congress
Clergy members and other Democratic candidates with an unapologetically Christian message to “love your neighbor” helped their party flip control of Congress. It was a striking midterm victory that demonstrated the strength of the religious left as a counter to the stalwart evangelical support for President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans. “This attempt to […]
Minister says tax credits will spur investment to expand electricity grid
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says she’s confident the billions of dollars in tax credits in the new federal budget will encourage private investment to build out Canada’s electricity grid. Thursday’s federal budget committed $50 billion to help implement Ottawa’s electricity strategy, which looks to double the size of the grid by 2050. More than $38 […]
Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Almost time to change your tires as winter driving approaches in Toronto
Toronto and most of southern Ontario has been enjoying warmer temperatures but it’s approaching that time of year when you need to start making the switch to winter tires. The staff at OK Tire in Etobicoke said they are already ramping up for the peak of getting winter tires installed. “We’re about 65 per cent […]
Welfare call leads York Regional Police to Markham drug lab
A check welfare call led York Regional Police (YRP) to a clandestine drug lab in Markham where around $640,000 worth of illegal substances were discovered and seized, YRP said in a release Friday. Officers were called to a residence in the Jeremy Drive and Fred Varley Drive area on October 23, 2026. “On scene, officers […]
Pope ‘proud to be an American’ after US elections, and credits God and doctors with cancer rebound
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that he was “proud to be an American and to exercise the right” to vote in U.S. midterm elections that gave control of Congress to the Democrats in a repudiation of U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies.
Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for an exit after years of hype and division
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year.
Toronto police halt online scam in progress, prevent $3M loss after tip from Edmonton police
A potential fraud victim was minutes away from losing millions of dollars when officers interrupted a video call and prevented the scam from being completed, Toronto police say. The Edmonton Police Service alerted the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit on Thursday about a fraud in progress involving $2.9 million. Police say a suspect contacted […]
Trump’s arch is blocked for now, but a glitzy new website highlights the plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from breaking ground for his towering memorial arch, but that hasn't stopped his administration from pushing forward with the plans for building it, starting with a glitzy new website launched Friday.
Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024.
Alek Minassian, convicted in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, drops appeal
TORONTO — The man who carried out a deadly van attack in Toronto eight years ago is no longer challenging his more than two dozen convictions.
Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt Republicans a severe blow and raised questions about how the Trump administration will respond after policies like the Iran war helped Democrats seize control of Congress.
Carney says Canada welcomes ‘any moves’ to restore free trade after U.S. midterms
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war.
U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding
OTTAWA — The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government.
Chow searching for solution after Ford rules out new funding deal for Toronto
Toronto may have the same mayor, but it won’t have the same funding deal with the province.
Ford government remains under fire after Toronto woman denied out-of-country cancer treatment
The Ford government remains under fire after a Toronto woman was denied OHIP funding for out-of-country cancer treatment.
Patron death leaves Toronto bar facing liquor licence suspension
The patron was served 14 beers over a five-and-a-half-hour period, which is the equivalent of more than 21 standard drinks, said the AGCO in a news release.
Ontario businesses gain ‘fragile’ optimism on trade after U.S. midterms
Economic uncertainty due to Trump’s tariff regime has lead to upheaval for Ontario's businesses that has required increased resilience.
Joly seeks Competition Bureau probe of Stelco as more layoffs loom
The federal government is asking the competition commissioner to 'thoroughly examine' if Stelco owner Cleveland-Cliffs breached the Competition Act.
Bail granted for former junior hockey exec accused of sex crimes against players
Tyler King, 39, is facing charges of luring, sexual exploitation and making child pornography. He was granted bail by an Alberta court Friday.
Alek Minassian, convicted in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, drops appeal
Ontario's top court says Alek Minassian has abandoned the appeal of his convictions on 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 of attempted murder.
Roommate who tried to intervene in fatal attack on woman speaks out
A woman is speaking out after she witnessed a brutal attack on her roommate last Saturday.
U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding and Iran
The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario in co-ordination with Fintrac, Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog.
CN freight train collides with tractor trailer towing flatbed near Brighton, Ont.
A collision involving a CN freight train has shut down a section of road in Brighton, Ont. near the city of Quinte West.
Minister denies new law amounts to ‘stealth' privatization for Toronto Hydro
'There's no change to the ownership model of utilities,' Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said of new legislation affecting Ontario's local hydro utilities.