1 hour ago Ontario targets illegal car rallies with tough new penalties this summer

Police across Ontario are ramping up enforcement efforts to tackle illegal car rallies, stunt driving and reckless driving by using new regulations to keep roads safe.

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10 h. ago EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show

SHANGHAI (AP) — Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next steps in his trade war. Some industry experts view this year’s show in the sprawling industrial […]

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12 h. ago Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk’s role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that quarterly profits fell by 70% to to $409 million, or 12 cents a share. That’s far below analyst […]

Politics

13 h. ago Seeking emergency care for marijuana linked to ‘increased risk’ of dementia: Study

People who have sought emergency medical care for marijuana are more likely to develop dementia within five years of seeking attention, a new study found. The comprehensive study of more than 6 million people was published April 14 in the journal JAMA Neurology. Researchers out of Ottawa and Toronto found that 23% of individuals who […]

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13 h. ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

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15 h. ago ‘Unrecognizable’ NFL draft bust couldn’t fit in cop car after arrest, police say 

Justin Blackmon reportedly was unable to fit in the back of a police cruiser after he was arrested for alleged public intoxication.

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15 h. ago HGreg relaunches its “Buy a car, plant a tree” for the 9th year in a row

MONTREAL — HGreg is relaunching its “Buy a car, plant a Tree” campaign for the ninth year running, in partnership with Tree Canada. For one month, the company will plant a tree for every car sold throughout the HGreg network. Last year, 2,072 trees were planted as part of this initiative, bringing the total number […]

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15 h. ago Peoples Jewellers Unveils Flagship Store at Toronto’s Prestigious Yorkdale Mall

TORONTO — Peoples Jewellers, Canada’s leading fine jewellery retailer, proudly announces the opening of its newly redesigned flagship store in the prestigious Yorkdale Mall. This innovative location is set to redefine the shopping experience for jewellery enthusiasts, blending luxury with approachability to create an inviting atmosphere. The store will also feature unique, limited-edition curations of […]

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38 h. ago It's been a history of ups and downs for Toronto's most notorious speed camera

Whether you love or hate Toronto's automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, the City continues to lean into the road safety strategy, adding another 75 of the machines to various Community Safety Zones just this month, bringing the total to 150.The tech has proven to be both extremely effective and lucrative since it was launched as a pilot in 2019, bringing in millions in revenue and resulting in tens of thousands of tickets.This success has been led by one camera in particular along Parkside Drive, the High Park-adjacent thoroughfare that has become notorious for accidents — and, now, its ongoing ASE drama.In its first 1.5 years of operation alone, the Parkside machine nabbed more than 34,000 speeding drivers, amounting to a phenomenal $3.6 million-plus in fines, a figure that has since surpassed $7 million. But, this has led to it being targeted by vandals, something that has become a persistent issue with the tec...

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41 h. ago Early morning blaze at northeast car dealership under investigation

Firefighters responded to CMP Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC over reports of vehicles on fire

Economics

42 h. ago How a quiet Easter morning turned into a stunning Blue Jays big league debut for Paxton Schultz

'For a guy who came up here in a car this morning and signed a contract, that was amazing.'

Sport

44 h. ago Federal election fact check: Conservatives say housing starts fell under Liberals

The fine print in a Tory graphic shows the figures only cover housing starts from January to March 2025, which industry observers note is a result of economic uncertainty caused by a global trade war started by the U.S.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘It’s fine to be the underdogs’: Oilers optimistic as playoffs begin

Like tulips poking their heads out of the dirt, playoff matchups between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings have become a sure sign of spring. The two sides will face off in Game 1 on Monday, marking the fourth year in a row they’ve met in the first round of the NHL post-season. This year, though, the Oilers have...

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63 h. ago Outpouring of love, support for Indian student killed by stray bullet

Expressions of grief and sympathy came pouring in on Saturday for an international college student shot dead by mistake in Hamilton while waiting for a city bus. The death of 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, who Hamilton police described as an innocent bystander killed by stray gunfire as occupants of one car shot at another, triggered expressions […]

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3 d. ago Car enthusiasts immersed in automotive history at Draggins car show

Eager car lovers in Saskatoon took in rare and vintage rides during the 63rd annual Draggins car show, where over 270 unique vehicles were on display.

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4 d. ago Three tourists among 4 killed after Italian cable car crashes to the ground near Naples

ROME — Three tourists were among four people who were killed when a cable car crashed south of Naples, an Italian official said Friday. A British woman and an Israeli woman were among the three foreign victims identified since the accident on Thursday, said Marco De Rosa, the spokesperson for the mayor of Vico Equense. […]

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5 d. ago Regular season ends with overtime win, Maple Leafs pumped for playoffs

The Maple Leafs are about to realize the stark difference between first place and the first round of playoffs. And hope there won’t be a disconnect between the two when the ‘real season’ begins Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. It’s fine to take a day and celebrate the end of a fruitful 82-game schedule, their […]

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5 d. ago Lethbridge police chief has disciplinary hearing over admitted COVID

'I took responsibility and apologized,' said Shahin Mehdizadeh, who agreed that police officers are held to a higher standard than the general public

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5 d. ago Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

MILAN — A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed Thursday after the cable snapped, killing at least four people and injuring one, officials said. Italy’s alpine rescue was responding to the accident at Monte Faito in the town of Castellammare di Stabia. The cable car accident happened just a week after the destination […]

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5 d. ago 'There were enough mistakes': Family of Edmonton woman strangled in random attack unhappy with plea deal, 10

Family of the Edmonton woman strangled to death by her neighbour say they’re unhappy with the plea deal that led to the man charged with her murder being convicted of manslaughter. Ryan Farrell, 34, was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison Thursday after admitting to attacking Lauren Jarvis at her Edmonton apartment on April […]

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