66 m. ago Martin: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

Mooney was attempting to manoeuvre his vehicle into a parking spot when he struck Lagoudis, knocking him to the ground before running over him. Thinking he had mounted a snow bank, Mooney then pulled his truck forward, running over Lagoudis a second time

Culture

2 h. ago Accused charged with murder in dismemberment deaths of 2 men: Barrie cops

Robert Ladouceur, 52, facing 19 counts in total, including first- and second-degree murder, Barrie Police say

Events

2 h. ago Homicide squad appeals for information in 2016 Surrey murder

At the time, police suggested the fatal shooting of Michael Sandhu was likely a case of mistaken identity

Events

6 h. ago New LGBTQ+ businesses coming to the Bow Valley thanks to federally funded SMARTstart program

The free program launched earlier this year, and is now seeking up to 15 new applicants for the second cohort running this fall.

Economics

6 h. ago Ian Cooper: I’m an entertainment lawyer. TIFF’s defence of Hamas copyright is bunk

Copyright treaties do not include Gaza

Events

6 h. ago Here's a first look at the brand new Simons store at Toronto's Yorkdale mall

Canadian department store chain Simons is boldly eschewing the doom-and-gloom narrative that's dominated the shopping mall landscape in the GTA lately, entering a phase of ambitious expansion at a time when competitors like Hudson's Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom (and before them, Sears and Eaton's) no longer exist in the market.The Quebec-based retailer, known as purveyors of stylish choices under both exclusive house labels and well-known designer names, has just officially opened a new location in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre, with another coming to the CF Eaton Centre this fall.And, we got an early peek at the store on Thursday morning before it launched to the public.Taking over the two-level anchor space formerly held by a Nordstrom, the outpost is the eighteenth store for Simons, and its biggest one outside of Quebec. But if you're expecting anything like the standard department store, or even like any other S...

Other

6 h. ago Toronto cops arrest 4 more people, lay 88 charges in music studio shootout

Toronto Police say they’ve made four more arrests and laid 88 more charges in an ongoing investigation into a gunfight last November. Police say plainclothes officers were conducting an unrelated investigation on Queen St. W. on Nov. 11 when three people arrived in a stolen vehicle and fired shots at a building being used as […]

Events

8 h. ago Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is planning to swap his fight against the carbon tax this fall for a new battle against what he’s calling the “Carney tax.” The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate. The policy requires 20 per cent […]

Society

9 h. ago C2R2 and Mohawk College Launch National Green Building Skills Initiative with Federal Support

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by […]

Society

9 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Durham cops investigate discovery of two people dead in Whitby

Police are investigating after a woman, 62, and a man, 51, were found dead in a Whitby residence on Aug. 6 and two other people were taken to hospital. Durham Regional Police responded around 10:45 a.m. to a home in the area of Fallingbrook St. and Taunton Rd. E. for a sudden death call. Cops […]

Events

9 h. ago Motorcyclist faces attempted murder charges in King West Village shooting

A man and a woman, both in their 30s, sustained life-threatening and life-altering injuries

Events

9 h. ago Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes Terroco Industries Ltd. for contraventions

Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has issued an administrative penalty totaling $448 980.49 to Terroco Industries Ltd. (Terroco) for contravening the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules. A copy of the decision is on the AER’s Compliance Dashboard.     Following an investigation by the AER, it was determined that over […]

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10 h. ago Werner recalls more than 100,000 ladders due to potential fall and injury hazard

Werner on Thursday said it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty ladders due to a locking mechanism that can fail, potentially causing users to fall and injure themselves. In cooperation with federal consumer product regulators, Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders that come in 20-foot and 24-foot sizes. The ladders were sold exclusively at […]

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11 h. ago A London plant making copper products that recently broke ground on a major expansion, has vowed to take the threat of U.S. tariffs “head on,”said the head of  a London manufacturing group.

Great Lakes Copper, Canada’s only copper milling plant, recently announced a 90,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Clarke Road facility.

Economics

12 h. ago Passport stamps being phased out across 29 countries this fall

European Union nations set to switch to biometric and electronic border systems

Sport

15 h. ago Letters August 14, 2025: ‘Canada has fallen behind thanks to a decade of Liberal policies.’

CANADA HAS FALLEN BEHIND I am usually not a conspiracy theorist, however there is no doubt in my mind the weak-kneed federal government of the last 10 years here has been played like a harp. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other oil-producing countries have paid sycophants doing amazing work spreading the worst-case scenario of climate change […]

Events

15 h. ago China’s new tariff on Canadian canola takes effect as farmers urge action

The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value.

Economics

20 h. ago Thyssenkrupp Cuts Outlook as Loss Deepens on Weak Demand, Prices

Thyssenkrupp AG lowered its annual profit and revenue guidance after posting a deeper third-quarter loss, hit by sluggish demand and falling prices.

Economics

27 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Cops identify victim of fatal East York stabbing

17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after arrest made at scene

Events

29 h. ago ’THIS IS OUR LIVELIHOOD’: Farmers brace for hit from China’s canola tariff

Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business equations this year. The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the 75.8% preliminary duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused canola prices to fall by $1 per bushel. That translates to a loss of about $200,000 for his […]

Economics