Toronto’s police chief apologized Sunday after a video posted on social media of officers handing coffee to protesters supporting Palestinians was criticized by politicians. On Saturday, police closed the overpass on Avenue Road at Highway 401, saying on social media they were on the scene to keep demonstrators and passing …
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Families of PS752 victims push for government action against Iran on anniversary of deadly crash
As families of Flight PS752 victims mark the fourth anniversary of the aircraft’s destruction, the federal government isn’t ruling out designating the entire Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization — a measure the families have demanded for years. Public safety minister not ruling out designating the Islamic Revolutionary …
Read More »Switch carriers? How? Ottawa gives mixed messages over rising mobile prices
Even as the minister responsible admitted there aren’t enough competitive options for mobile service in Canada, another federal official said consumers can and should search for other service providers when faced with price increases. Industry minister said this week there’s ‘too little competition’ for Canadians, Even as the minister responsible …
Read More »This man says moving to Canada was the ‘toughest experience ever’ with no credit history. So he created an app
Nigerian-born Kingsley Madu found it exceptionally difficult to get set up financially after he moved to Canada in 2019. It was the motivation for him to develop a banking app to help ease some of the financial barriers faced by newcomers. Expedier helps new immigrants build and establish credit, access …
Read More »‘Try not to let moose lick your car,’ warns Parks Canada, as more moose flock to highways
Parks Canada is warning drivers not to stop while on highways to let moose lick their cars this winter, as more moose venture down to highways to fuel their salt intake. Parks Canada says moose lick cars and salted roads in the winter to fulfil their high salt intake. Parks …
Read More »These women donated organs to complete strangers. Both say they have no regrets
Donors cite both the pressing need for organs and a sense of meaning they derive from helping to save a life as reasons for making donations requiring major surgery and recovery time. Hundreds of Canadians die each year waiting for organ transplants. When Tara De Pratto saw a Facebook post …
Read More »Rescuers search for missing helicopter travelling from Calgary believed to have crashed in B.C.
Rescue crews are actively trying to find a helicopter that is believed to have crashed after it went missing east of Revelstoke, B.C., in Glacier National Park on Friday. An RCMP spokesperson told CBC News they received a report of a missing helicopter shortly before 7 p.m. PT Friday. Capt. …
Read More »Smithers, B.C., rallies in support of 2 boys seriously burned in New Year’s Day explosion
The community of Smithers, B.C., is rallying to support two teenage boys and their families, after the boys suffered serious burns in a New Year’s Day explosion just north of the town. Jordan Parker, 15, and Micah Urban, 16, were among several people that suffered injuries at a bonfire event …
Read More »Toronto-area snow squalls a prelude to next week’s major storm
Snow started falling across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as the sun set on Saturday and easterly winds began whipping up a band of lake-effect snow. This snow squall developing over western Lake Ontario will bring periods of steady—and occasionally heavy—snowfall from the city of Toronto east along the lakeshores. …
Read More »This newborn waited 8 hours for a doctor. Experts say Ontario’s ER wait times have never been worse
Joey Salmingo took his two-and-a-half-week-old son to a Markham hospital with a fever. He wasn’t seen by a doctor for eight hours. Experts in the industry say this is indicative of a worsening crisis in emergency room wait times, and more needs to be done. Markham, Ont., man says 2-week-old …
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