Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel in a retaliatory barrage that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a region-wide war.  Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says barrage targets ‘occupied territories’ in Israel. Explosions, sirens above Jerusalem …

Economists and experts say they’re expecting the federal government to raise taxes in Tuesday’s budget to help offset billions of dollars in new spending already promised in the pre-budget announcements that have been landing almost daily since the end of March.  Sources say the Liberals are anxious to avoid anything …

Italy has coordinated the evacuation of 156 Palestinians from Gaza. But both those who’ve made it out of the war zone and the NGOs trying to help them say last-minute planning has led to confusion and isolation for evacuees anxious about losing their Palestinian nationality and becoming permanent refugees.  Italy …

A year ago, police revealed that a massive amount of gold and money had been stolen from a warehouse at Toronto’s Pearson airport. Despite intensive investigative efforts, no arrests have been made and the valuable cargo is still unaccounted for.  Police say investigation continues. The Air Canada flight leaving Zurich, …

The documentary What Jennifer Did explores the life of Jennifer Pan and the complicated series of events that led to hitmen killing her mother and severely wounding her father in Markham, Ont., in a case that was granted a new trial last year.  What Jennifer Did focuses on Jennifer Pan …

People living in small towns — from business workers to local paramedics — hope that spreading awareness can also help dispel the stigma of drug use and hopefully avoid a worst-case scenario, like the crisis in Belleville, Ont., that left 23 people dead in just 48 hours last year.  Employers …

A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot’in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency.  Tsilhqot’in National Government says community grieving recent deaths. A spike in overdose deaths in the six First Nations that make up …

Burton Cummings’s latest blow in his legal battle against the current lineup of the Guess Who is tarnishing the legacy of the famous Winnipeg rock band, a local music historian says — and could set the stage for similar rifts between bands and former members. The band’s ex-frontman has terminated …

Summer is here and with it comes beach trips, hiking, and camping adventures. However, exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays, salt from the beach, and chlorine from pools can leave your skin feeling dry and lackluster. Maintain that soft, velvety skin this summer.  Combat dryness and maintain soft, radiant …

Netflix has just dropped the highly anticipated teaser for the third season of the hit series “Bridgerton.” The preview offers a glimpse into the romantic and dramatic escapades of the Bridgerton family and their circle as they navigate love, society, and self-discovery in London’s high society. From the creative minds …