5 h. ago Brampton man wanted for attempted murder in 2024 towing industry shooting

2nd Brampton man charged with discharging firearm, assault with weapon after incident in October

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6 h. ago Winnipeg family of 7 displaced after harrowing fire on Hathway Road

Dillon Hobson and Mychaella Pratt, along with their five children, managed to get out safely but lost all of their belongings.

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7 h. ago ‘It’s going to be a good year’: Telegraph Cove begins rebuild after fire

The North Island village has been a longstanding hub for ecotourism in the area and since the fire, the owners have vowed to rebuild.

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8 h. ago Trump Agencies’ Plan for Fired Workers Faces Judicial Pushback

The Trump administration’s placement of thousands of federal workers on leave drew mixed reactions this week from judges who had ordered those employees back in their jobs after they were initially fired.

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9 h. ago Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short

MONTREAL — Montreal has cracked down on short-term rentals in a bid to ease housing pressure in the city and fight what it calls the “scourge” of illegal listings on Airbnb. Members of city council on Tuesday passed a new bylaw that will allow people to rent their homes for short stays only during peak […]

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9 h. ago Arson suspected as Tesla vehicles burn at Las Vegas, Kansas City facilities

Authorities said a suspect armed with a gun and Molotov cocktails launched a 'targeted attack' on the Las Vegas Tesla location, firing shots and torching multiple vehicles.

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10 h. ago Police charge two men, hunt for two more after violent armed robbery

A restaurant diner was hit with a gun and robbed by armed bandits after the victim left the eatery to go to his car, according to Toronto Police. After leaving the restaurant — in the Steeles Ave.-Weston Rd. area — around 3 a.m. on March 2, three masked thugs with firearms approached the diner. A […]

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11 h. ago 2 years after fatal fire which left 7 dead, Montreal tightens rules on short

The new rules come two years after seven people died in a fire in an Old Montreal building that had listed illegal short-term rentals on Airbnb.

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11 h. ago Replica gun recovered after failed carjacking attempt in Vaughan

York Regional Police are appealing for witnesses following a failed armed carjacking in Vaughan. Cops say the victim was walking to his car when he was approached by a thug with a firearm on Saturday around 8:30 p.m. in a plaza parking lot in the Yonge St.-Steeles Ave. area. Police say the suspect demanded keys […]

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12 h. ago ESPN host fires baffling shot at Toronto Raptors and their fanbase

The Toronto Raptors found themselves in the middle of an odd discussion on a recent ESPN show put out this week.On Monday's episode of The Hoop Collective podcast hosted by Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, and Tim MacMahon, the trio was discussing Tony Allen's jersey retirement over the weekend with the Memphis Grizzlies.Allen, who played for the Grizzlies from 2010 to 2017, was the centrepiece of the "Grit and Grind" era in Memphis in which the team was lauded for its strong defensive play and hustle all over the court.And when praising the Grizzlies' connection to their fanbase, MacMahon offered a strange opinion as to where it relates to the Toronto Raptors."They didn't get to the finals, they obviously didn't win a championship, but they were a very good team for a long time that epitomized the culture of the city they're in," MacMahon said. "I think you could almost even make the argument that the 'Grit and Grind' Grizzlies are more beloved in Memphis than the Toronto Raptors tit...

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17 h. ago Banned candles sold in Canada recalled and you should dispose as 'hazardous waste'

Canadians who purchased relight candles from Walmart Canada Marketplace are being urged to get rid of them as they pose a fire hazard.On March 12, Health Canada issued a consumer product advisory stating that relight candles were sold on Walmart Canada Marketplace, a community of third-party sellers."Immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines," stated the agency.Relight candles, or trick candles, are designed to reignite spontaneously after being extinguished or blown out. However, once disposed of, these candles are at risk of reigniting, posing a fire hazard.Relight candles have been banned in Canada since 2016 under the Candles Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which states that "a candle must not reignite spontaneously after it is extinguished."There have been no reports of injuries related to the affected products. However, consumers who may have used the product are urged to report any...

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33 h. ago Second girl dies after Oshawa house fire killed her mom and sister

A second girl has died as a result of last week’s Oshawa house that claimed the lives of her 46-year-old mother and nine-year-old sister. Emergency crews were called to the scene on McGrigor St. Just after 8 a.m. last Wednesday where crews found all levels of the house in flames. Three people were removed from […]

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37 h. ago Video captures woman’s reaction as firefighters rescue stepson allegedly held captive for 20 years

Newly released bodycam footage shows the reaction of a Connecticut woman as her stepson, who she allegedly kept locked up for more than two decades, is rescued by firefighters. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, is seen outside her burning house on Feb. 17 calling out for her stepson as a Waterbury firefighter approaches her, urging her to […]

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40 h. ago North Macedonia investigates bribery allegations tied to club fire that killed 59 people

KOCANI, North Macedonia (AP) — As families gathered at a hospital for updates, Tomco Stojanov already knew his son’s devastating fate: 25-year-old Andrej was killed Sunday in the nightclub fire that left dozens dead, many trampled during a desperate bid to escape. “Thank you for your condolences, but my pain is incurable. The wound is […]

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41 h. ago Arash Madani opens up about his sudden firing from Sportsnet

There was some major news in the sports world earlier this week, as Arash Madani announced his unexpected departure from Sportsnet.The veteran broadcaster had worked with Sportsnet for 16 years, the first 14 of which he was best known thanks to his great coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays. An exact reason for the departure wasn't given at the time, though he did indicate that it wasn't his choice. He opened up about that on Thursday in an appearance on The SportsCage Podcast."We know what we sign up for, this is a volatile industry. Changes happen all the time," said a seemingly well-spirited Madani. "My name came up this week, and that was that. You're disappointed, you're upset, all those things are real, it's true. … You feel the stages of grief when something like this happens."Though many would be bitter and hold the company who let them go in ill will, Madani is taking a much different approach. The 2017 George Gross Trophy winner is instead focusing on how lucky he was ...

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44 h. ago Bob Plamondon: James Coyne was no champion of central bank independence

Bob Plamondon: Diefenbaker wasn't wrong to fire James Coyne

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44 h. ago US Astronauts Stuck in Orbit for Months Finally Set to Come Home

After more than nine months in space, relentless media coverage and a political firestorm, two NASA astronauts who captured the world’s attention for being stuck in orbit will soon be coming home.

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59 h. ago NYPD looking for suspect who lit man on fire in Times Square

Male victim, 45, in stable condition at nearby hospital following early Sunday morning attack

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59 h. ago Police are seeking a suspect who set a man on fire in Times Square

NEW YORK —  Police in New York City are searching for a suspect they say set a man on fire in Times Square shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday morning near West 41st Street and 7th Avenue. Officers spotted the 45-year-old victim and extinguished the flames. He was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition, […]

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59 h. ago Police are seeking person who set a man on fire near Times Square

NEW YORK — Police in New York City are searching for a person they say set a man on fire near Times Square shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday morning near West 41st Street and 7th Avenue.  Officers spotted the 45-year-old victim and extinguished the flames. He was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition, […]

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