The war between Israel and Hamas creates two challenges for Justin Trudeau, as it would for any Canadian prime minister. And the strain of tackling both those challenges has only become more apparent with each passing day, culminating on Tuesday with new comments from Trudeau on the war. The PM …
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Toronto police seize over 900 kilograms of cocaine, crystal meth in major drug bust
Toronto police say they have seized 551 kilograms of cocaine and 441 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in a drug bust they describe as the largest in the force’s history. Seven people, of the Greater Toronto Area, have been arrested and charged in connection with the illicit drugs, according to Supt. …
Read More »Ottawa’s green grants program for homeowners is running out of money faster than expected
A federal grant program that offers homeowners money to make their homes more energy efficient is running out of money faster than anticipated — alarming homeowners and industry stakeholders who fear the program might end earlier than expected. People in the energy efficiency sector fear the program will stop accepting …
Read More »‘Queen of Canada’ Romana Didulo and her followers leave Sask. village school after 2 months
Self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo and her followers left a rural Saskatchewan school earlier this week after officials paid a visit about a heater propped up on a propane tank in the school — a fire code violation that was seen in one of the group’s live streams. Richmound …
Read More »Canadian-made fentanyl is an international problem, RCMP says
Mathieu Bertrand, an RCMP officer responsible for combatting organized crime, says Canada has become an internationally significant producer and exporter of fentanyl. Seizures of fentanyl precursors at border have surged, law enforcement numbers show. The head of the RCMP unit responsible for fighting organized crime says Canada is not just …
Read More »Mom of Canadian children gets 11th-hour reprieve to stay in Edmonton
Halima Abdi spent 15 months fighting to stay in Edmonton with her Canadian children. She received the good news hours before she was supposed to board a flight back to Kenya. Border agency says removal was cancelled after the issuance of a temporary resident permit. For 15 long months, Edmontonian …
Read More »Ontario’s lake-effect snow machine set to full throttle next week
A cold wind’s blowing, and it’ll reach the Great Lakes next week in true November fashion. We’re looking ahead to the potential next week for multiple rounds of lake-effect snow to target Ontario’s traditional snowbelt communities into next weekend. While specific snowfall accumulations are still a bit fuzzy this far …
Read More »Organized crime figure Gregory Woolley killed in shooting south of Montreal
A prominent organized crime figure has been killed in a shooting Friday morning in a parking lot in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., according to Radio-Canada. Multiple sources told Radio-Canada that Gregory Woolley was the victim of the shooting which took place on Boulevard du Séminaire in the city south of Montreal. Quebec …
Read More »Canadian football fans take over Hamilton for ‘goofy, fun times’ in celebration of Grey Cup
In honour of the 110th Grey Cup, Hamilton’s James Street North is a sea of colourful costumes — and even more colourful characters. The downtown road is closed from York Boulevard to Barton Street East for a party complete with live music, local artists, games and food. Parts of downtown …
Read More »CFL tradition continues as horse Tuffy Nuff checks into Hamilton hotel
The call of bagpipes and thump of drums signalled the return of one of the Grey Cup’s oldest traditions: Tuffy Nuff, the mascot of Calgary Stampeders supporters had arrived. Staff at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott greeted the horse with a basket of carrots and apples. The call of bagpipes …
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