2 h. ago After 200 film and TV roles, Hiro Kanagawa embraces his cultural identity at Stratford

Of the more than 200 film and TV roles Hiro Kanagawa has had in his storied career, he’s played about 38 doctors, 32 detectives and eight people with the common Japanese surname Tanaka. But the actor and award-winning playwright, who wrote the stage adaptation of Mark Sakamoto’s memoir Forgiveness and has two roles in the […]

Culture

10 h. ago VISP aimed to curb vaccine injury lawsuits. Now, people are suing in 3 provinces

An Alberta woman alleges the Vaccine Injury Support Program exacerbated her physical and psychological suffering while shortchanging her on financial support. VISP won't comment.

Other

27 h. ago Nearly 40,000 Canadians took a survey. Here’s where the happiest people live

Although Ontario had the most cities in the top 10, it ranked low on the list of happiest provinces

Other

41 h. ago Cuban labor minister resigns after her suggestion beggars were pretending sparked backlash

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban minister who sparked criticism after saying that there are no beggars in Cuba, only people disguised as such, resigned Tuesday. Cuba’s Presidency said in a post on X that Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feito Cabrera “acknowledged her errors and submitted her resignation.” Feito made the comments […]

Politics

50 h. ago CNE offering deluxe ticket option for 2025 and the cost may shock you

Among the 1.6 million people who look forward to closing out their summer with the iconic Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto each year, there are many who hold the long-running event particularly close to their heart, whether because it's their first time, their hundredth time, a family tradition, or for some other reason.For those superfans, first-timers and anyone else looking for an extra-special CNE experience, there is a new ticket option to splurge on in 2025 for the ultimate day of summer fun.For the first time in its 146-year history, the Ex now boasts a fancy VIP ticket package, which has a jam-packed list of inclusions for attendees.The CNE returns to Toronto next month and here's what's coming for 2025https://t.co/Apl0g6fm2L— blogTO (@blogTO) July 7, 2025 With each VIP ticket, you get admission to the CNE grounds and unlimited rides (yes, you heard that right), along with a fast pass to skip all of the lineups, ...

Economics

68 h. ago Fire races through multiple units at Surrey apartment building, leaving at least 100 displaced

The fire burned through the roof of a four-storey apartment building near 153rd Street and 101 Avenue

Events

3 d. ago Driver charged after vehicle carrying illegal migrants crashes at Canada

Police were called early Sunday to Hemmingford, Que., north of the New York border, where two SUVs collided, with one carrying two people and the other carrying at least 10.

Transport

3 d. ago Cops seeking arson suspect after 1 person hurt in Beaches blaze

4 people were inside building when suspect attempted to set it on fire early Sunday morning

Other

3 d. ago Takeda Announces Positive Results from Two Pivotal Phase 3 Studies of Oveporexton (TAK

– Both Phase 3 Studies Met all Primary and Secondary Endpoints Demonstrating Statistically Significant Improvements Across Symptoms at All Doses, Building Upon Phase 2b Results – Oveporexton was Generally Well-Tolerated in Phase 3 Safety Profile – Takeda is Rapidly Advancing Regulatory Submissions and Launch Preparedness with the Aim to Bring Oveporexton to People Living with […]

Events

4 d. ago Multiple people hurt in Kentucky church shooting; suspect killed, police say

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Multiple people were injured on Sunday in shooting at a Kentucky church after the suspect shot and wounded a state trooper, authorities said. After shooting the trooper, the suspect ended up at Richmond Road Baptist Church in southwest Lexington, where there were multiple injuries, Kentucky State Police said. The suspect was killed, […]

Events

4 d. ago Quebec police search for group of migrants after crash near Canada

MONTREAL — Police say they are looking for a group of migrants who were inside a vehicle that collided near the Canada-U.S. border in southern Quebec. Authorities were called early Sunday to the scene in Hemmingford, Que., north of the New York border, where an SUV with two people collided with a vehicle carrying at […]

Events

7 d. ago Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in U.S. illegally

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for people who are living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state. The high court’s action will keep the law on hold while a legal challenge continues. The court did not explain its decision […]

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8 d. ago 3 people targeted in ‘serious assault’ at Calgary Stampede, police say

Calgary police are looking for a group of suspects after three people were targeted in a "serious assault" at the Calgary Stampede Midway Tuesday.

Events

9 d. ago Number of Toronto homeless more than doubled between 2021, 2024: Report

A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. Toronto’s Street Needs Assessment survey estimates that 15,400 people were homeless in Toronto last October, up from about 7,300 in April 2021. The report says the spike is a result of several […]

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9 d. ago Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto has more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. 

Other

9 d. ago Timelapse video shows water in Texas rising within minutes as flooding death toll climbs to more than 100

The total number of missing people is uncertain. On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 41 people were confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state

Events

1 week ago Texas at risk of more flooding as death toll surpasses 80 people

Kerr County residents began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties following the rapidly rising floodwaters that hit late Friday.

Events

1 week ago Financial woes leaving many people too stressed for sex: Survey

Financial stress and sex don’t mix. That’s the main takeaway from a recent ZipHealth survey that found one in four Americans (26%) are too stressed about money to have sex. Apparently nothing kills the mood quite like being strapped for cash. With 73% of renters burdened by costs and nearly half spending more than 50% […]

Other

1 week ago CRIME SCENE: 2 people seriously hurt after separate shootings in Hamilton

Police are seeking the public’s help after two separate shootings overnight across the Hamilton area. Hamilton Police said the first incident happened Saturday at about 7:30 p.m. near Harmony Ave. and Barton St. in the city’s east end, where a vehicle travelling westbound was shot at by two people on foot. The suspects ran south, […]

Events

1 week ago Montreal Comiccon could see boost from U.S. trade war: spokesperson

A large crowd of people, some dressed as superheroes and TV and movie characters, were already filtering into Montreal's convention centre shortly after doors opened Saturday.

Economics