NDP Leader Lewis criticized for saying Jews ‘failed to do our part’ to stop Gaza war
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Avi Lewis said he is not holding all Jews accountable for Israel's policies in Gaza, after some Liberal MPs called comments he made in a social media post irresponsible and "despicable."
Man, 19, facing charges for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a Durham Region synagogue
A 19-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a synagogue in Durham Region. Durham police say they received information on Friday from an extrernal law enforcement partner about threats made on an online message board. The messages were alleged threats to commit a shooting at a synagogue. After […]
Carney says he won’t backtrack on digital services tax, streamers’ CanCon payments
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he won’t change his mind about his decision to eliminate the digital services tax and Canadian content contributions for streamers.
1 person injured in North York car crash
One person was sent to a hospital late Monday afternoon following a car crash in North York. Emergency crews were called to the area of Islington and Steeles Avenues just before 5:30 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle collision. Police said the airbags of the vehicles deployed and that the drivers remained at the scene. […]
Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he'd be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms.
Car crash near Yorkdale Mall sends 2 people to hospital
A car crash that happened near Yorkdale Mall sent two people to a hospital on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the area of Dufferin Street and Yorkdale Road just before 8:45 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle collision. Footage from the scene shows what appears to be a T-bone collision in the middle of […]
Exchange of gunfire near Belleville synagogue injures 2 people, including officer
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating a shooting near a Belleville synagogue that injured two people on Sunday evening, including a police officer. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said a Belleville Police Service officer was near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue near Victoria and Bleecker avenues around 7:10 p.m. when there was an exchange of gunfire […]
Buy Canadian scanner apps have exploded online. How do you know which one is right?
One app tells you a bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup is prepared in Canada, another deems it partially Canadian, while a third calls it "not Canadian-owned."
Pickering nuclear reactors start coming off-line for massive refurbishment
An Ontario nuclear plant is beginning a massive refurbishment project today, as Premier Doug Ford's government looks to lean heavily on nuclear energy to serve the province's growing electricity needs.
MPs return to Parliament after drama-filled summer
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament return from their summer break Monday, with the economy and trade partnerships in centre-focus after the trade war with the United States dramatically escalated over the summer months.






