2 h. ago Hanes: 'Politics is here to serve people,' says Katahwa, Projet Montréal's pick for executive committee chair

Seeking re-election as Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough mayor, Gracia Kasoki Katahwa has also been tapped as leader Luc Rabouin's No. 2 should Projet Montréal win.

Politics

2 h. ago Israeli Cabinet Backs Gaza Deal, Paving Way for Hostages Release

Israel’s cabinet approved a deal that will see Hamas free all remaining hostages held in Gaza in exchange for around 2,000 prisoners, a major step toward ending a two-year war that’s killed tens of thousands of people and destabilized the wider Middle East.

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3 h. ago Newfoundland and Labrador uprooting unhoused people in rural areas, workers say

ST. JOHN’S — Front-line housing workers in central Newfoundland say the province is transporting local homeless people out of their communities to other towns with more services _ sometimes buying them bus tickets all the way to the capital, St. John’s. Sherri Chippett in Grand Falls-Windsor says people needing housing in her area used to […]

Society

10 h. ago Convicted killer pleads guilty to separate South Surrey manslaughter

28-year-old Bryce Dallas Campbell was charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of David Goldstein, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week

Events

12 h. ago Ontario declares measles outbreak over after nearly year of spread

Ontario’s measles outbreak, which sickened more than 2,300 people over the course of nearly a year, highlighted the consequences of declining vaccination rates and led to the death of a newborn, has been declared over. Public Health Ontario and the province’s top doctor said Thursday the outbreak ended on Monday because it had been 46 […]

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12 h. ago Five people a day died from drug use in B.C. over the summer

Fentanyl and its analogs continue to be the most deadly to its users

Events

12 h. ago Surrey RCMP make significant drug bust, arrest 4 people in Guildford home

The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) Drug Section began investigating after fentanyl and cocaine started showing up on the streets.

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14 h. ago Mysterious 'caretaker' sought, as family pleads for information on missing 11

“Our No. 1 priority is to find Kai and confirm his safety and well-being.” — RCMP Cpl. Laura Hirst

Transport

14 h. ago Toronto Police announce arrests after drone flights over Blue Jays playoff games

While the New York Yankees had fans run onto their field to interrupt their playoff games, the Toronto Blue Jays almost had a few flying high above theirs.The Toronto Police Emergency Management and Public Order Unit reported that they "used specialized drone detection technology to identify and intercept three unauthorized drone flights over Rogers Centre," taking place this past weekend in Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS.Two people were charged with flying "micro-drones," tiny flying machines with cameras that weigh approximately half a pound.In the same statement, the Toronto Police Service wanted to remind the public that "Rogers Centre is a no-fly zone during all Blue Jays postseason games. This restriction applies without exception, including to micro-drones weighing less than 249 grams. All drone operators are responsible for knowing and following federal aviation rules and regulations."No motive for the drones, nor information about how much they were...

Events

14 h. ago ‘Change takes time’: Committee monitoring response to N.S. shooting releases report

An independent committee says the RCMP and governments have completed only a fraction of the changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.

Events

14 h. ago Renewed plea for missing Burnaby boy, believed to be staying with a ‘caretaker’

In a statement through Burnaby RCMP, Kai Pavlovic's family said he is a 'bright, curious, outgoing and kind little boy who loves to climb trees, build forts and learn to sail. '

Events

15 h. ago British Airways flight diverted to Bucharest where Romanian authorities reported smoke on board

BUCHAREST, Romania — A British Airways flight en route from Istanbul to London was forced to make an emergency landing on Thursday in Romania’s capital after four people on board reportedly suffered possible smoke inhalation, but required no medical care after all passengers were evacuated, authorities said. The pilots of the Airbus A320, which was […]

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15 h. ago New California law aims to stabilize insurance for people who can’t get private coverage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan bill Thursday that aims to prevent the state’s home insurer of last resort from running out of money following a natural disaster. The FAIR Plan is an insurance pool that provides policies to people who can’t get private insurance because their properties are deemed […]

Economics

15 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays ALCS games sell out almost immediately and resellers swoop in

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up their biggest win in a generation on Wednesday night, knocking the New York Yankees out of the playoffs.And less than 12 hours later, many Blue Jays fans were in a fight of their own, trying to get Jays tickets for the next round of the postseason.While the Jays don't yet know who they'll be playing in the American League Championship Series, they do know one thing: they'll have home-field advantage, with the first of a possible four home games coming this Sunday at the Rogers Centre.With the queue for all four home games opening up at 10 a.m., thousands of Jays fans — and both professional and amateur resellers, we're sure — stepped up to try to get tickets for a matchup against either the Seattle Mariners or Detroit Tigers.Fans were met with all-too-familiar Ticketmaster experiences: seeing tens of thousands of people in front of them in a queue, receiving the dreaded "These tickets are no longer available" mess...

Economics

15 h. ago Those in Canada with loved ones in Middle East hopeful about Hamas

Raquel Ohnona Look, whose son was killed by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, at a music festival by the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, said the U.S.-backed plan to end the war has been a long time coming. “We will take any deal, because we need our people back where they belong,” said […]

Other

17 h. ago Edmonton man arrested after hateful rhetoric spray painted on area seniors' facility

Investigators from the RCMP, along with Edmonton city police, identified the man based on what they say was an online post claiming responsibility for the act which occurred at an Edmonton-area seniors centre

Other

17 h. ago Charges laid after drones flown over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games

Police are reminding the public that there is a "no-fly zone" over the Rogers Centre after two people charged for flying their drones during the Toronto Blue Jays postseason games.

Events

17 h. ago Sly Stallone is loving life as a small screen Tulsa King at 79

No one comes out and says it, but with his 80th birthday looming in the not-too distant future, Sylvester Stallone knows there are probably some people who wonder why he hasn’t retired. The veteran movie star has enjoyed just as many onscreen comebacks as his iconic Rocky Balboa character. But it’s his latest role as […]

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17 h. ago Manitoba premier names 190 Disraeli as proposed site to hold intoxicated people

Manitoba's premier says drug-intoxicated individuals will soon be detained at 190 Disraeli Freeway — a 20-unit shelter once considered a candidate for a safe consumption site.

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18 h. ago One of Toronto's best sandwich shops is about to open a new location

A Toronto restaurant known for some of the best sandwiches in Toronto is setting its sights on a new neighbourhood.If you know your sandwiches in Toronto (and, really, what Toronto resident doesn't have a running list of their top five sandwich shops ready at all times?), you most certainly know of Elm Street Italian Deli.Founded by Lawrence La Pianta of Cherry Street Bar-B-Que fame, the contemporary take on a traditional Italian deli has gained a reputation for its sizeable, satisfying sandwiches over the years, earning itself a widely agreed upon distinction as one of the city's best sandwich shops.That the sandwiches incorporate meats smoked, grilled and processed out of Cherry Street Bar-B-Que certainly helps, too.Now, even more people in the city will be able to experience the magic that is Elm Street Deli for themselves, as La Pianta gears up to open a third location, just a hop and a skip from Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, in Leslieville.More specifically, Elm Street is mo...

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