87 m. ago Use of force questioned after Taser used twice in Edmonton arrest

Police said the suspect was fleeing in a truck allegedly disguised to hide it had been stolen. Questions are being raised if the force used during the arrest was appropriate.

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2 h. ago Toronto woman charged with additional distraction theft targeting elderly victims

A Toronto woman charged last month with distraction theft allegedly targeting elderly victims faces additional charges tied to another incident in North York. Toronto Police said officers responded on July 27 around 6 p.m. to a call for a theft in the Lawrence Ave. W.-Black Creek Dr. area. Police alleged the suspect operated as part […]

Events

2 h. ago Banned driver, 19, nabbed after allegedly trying to flee Hamilton cops

The accused was on probation and a loaded firearm was allegedly seized

Transport

2 h. ago 'Punished for someone else's fraud:' Scam exposes flaws in B.C.’s new short

A Vancouver Airbnb host’s listing was wrongfully suspended after her registration number was fraudulently used, revealing flaws in B.C.’s short-term rental rules that leave legitimate hosts vulnerable

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2 h. ago Police still at Chilliwack fentanyl super lab a week after search

Police and a specialized cleanup crew are still at the lab at 4483B South Sumas Rd.

Events

3 h. ago Almonty Commences Legal Proceedings Against Pure Tungsten Inc. Resulting from False and Misleading Statements

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ALM) (TSX: AII) (ASX: AII) (OTCQX: ALMTF) (Frankfurt: ALI1), a leading global producer of tungsten concentrate, today announced that it has filed a Notice of Application in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”) against Pure Tungsten Inc. (“Pure Tungsten”). The filing […]

Events

3 h. ago Teach the World to Sew Day™ Unites Sewists Across Five Continents, 12 Countries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the world will stitch together in celebration of Teach the World to Sew Day™, a first-of-its-kind global activation spanning five continents and uniting thousands of sewists under one mission: to inspire new sewists and honor those who teach them. Powered by the iconic brands SINGER®, HUSQVARNA ® […]

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3 h. ago WARMINGTON: Proverbial cannon shot directed at Jewish students on Guelph campus

University of Guelph officials determined painting the famous Old Jeremiah cannon in Palestinian colours on Oct. 7 violated school policies

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4 h. ago Two teenagers charged with murder in shooting at Ginoogaming First Nation: OPP

Two teens have been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Ginoogaming First Nation, which prompted a shelter-in-place lockdown and renewed calls for action.

Events

4 h. ago Rideau Lakes council goes virtual after police called to raucous meeting

A Rideau Lakes Township council meeting broke down as police were called over heated exchanges between residents and the deputy mayor. Future meetings will be virtual for now.

Events

4 h. ago Drake Batherson closing in on a return as Senators prepare to face Panthers

The veteran winger missed the season opener at Tampa Bay on Thursday, but could be in the lineup Saturday against Florida.

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4 h. ago More chaos for Ontario Health at Home workers as employer reverses freeze on their return to work order less than a day after announcing it was on hold

TORONTO — Yesterday, Ontario Health at Home announced that it was reconsidering the timeline for its four-day-a-week return-to-office plan — a clear response to the growing pressure from CUPE members who spoke out together. But less than 24 hours later, at 2 p.m. today, the employer issued another memo reversing course and announcing that staff […]

Society

4 h. ago Ontario to roll out new portal expanding digital access to court system

The Ontario Courts Public Portal is set to go live on Tuesday and will allow people to file documents, pay fees and find virtual links for court hearings online.

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4 h. ago Election day to coincide with Diwali this year, sparking voter turnout concerns

Provincial law requires this year's municipal election to occur the third Monday in October

Politics

5 h. ago Man charged in sexual assault of woman and girl in west Edmonton

Investigators have reason to believe the man attempted to hug or touch several other individuals in the area of 156 Street and Stony Plain Road on Sept. 29

Events

5 h. ago Social media prank using AI home invader ‘bluntly stupid,’ police warn

Known online as the 'homeless man prank,' the perpetrator convinces the recipient that an unhoused stranger has entered their home.

Events

5 h. ago 'Licence suspended since 1985' and other ludicrous Ontario drivers busted this week

There are always different types of wacky antics taking place on Ontario's highways and local streets, and though no one has gotten embarrassingly stuck in a transit corridor or tunnel reserved for streetcars lately, this past week has yielded some pretty ridiculous traffic stops in the GTA.Along with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) nabbing motorists stunt driving at speeds of nearly 180 km/h and trying to get away with phony licence plates, one of the more unbelievable busts on the province's roadways in recent days involved someone getting behind the wheel despite the fact that their licence was suspended not just years, but decades ago.The OPP shared the shocking story to social media Wednesday evening, stating that officers had pulled the person in question over for speeding along Highway 407 in Burlington, only to find that they hadn't had a valid licence for a whopping 40 years."Suspended driver since...

Transport

5 h. ago WARMINGTON: $1,000 reward offered for return of lost phone containing treasured photos of deceased pet

Toronto man says he is desperate to locate missing photos of beloved Kelsie.

Economics

6 h. ago Ontario just got an enormous new U.S. border crossing that nobody can use yet

The largest U.S. border crossing in Canada is gearing up to open in Ontario, though, despite construction now passing the finish line, nobody has any clue when they will be able to finally use it.The Gordie Howe International Bridge now stands proud over the Detroit River, soon to provide a direct link between Ontario's Highway 401 and Michigan's I-75 and close a longstanding missing link in the busy international shipping corridor.New photos and video captured in October show that the bridge and points of entry on either side of the border are all but complete. Work on the 2.5-kilometre-long bridge commenced seven years ago with an anticipated Nov. 2024 completion and Dec. 2024 opening. This target was later adjusted to a vague Fall 2025 completion and a complete blackout on any potential opening dates.An opening date for the new $6.4 billion crossing has not been announced as of mid-October.Though construction appears all but complete, a damning report released earlie...

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6 h. ago London lawyer guilty of multiple counts of professional misconduct

Law Society of Ontario tribunal found him guilty of multiple counts of professional misconduct

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