Ontario police seize 8.4 million cigarettes during pair of arrests
Ontario Provincial Police say they confiscated more than eight million cigarettes when they pulled men over in Haldimand and Brant counties last month.
Crime
May 1
High school in Paris, Ont. placed in hold and secure after weapons call
Paris District High School was placed under a hold and secure on Friday afternoon, according to Provincial Police in Brant County.
Crime
Mar 1
3rd case of measles reported in southern Ontario
A child from the Brantford area has become the latest Ontarian to have contracted the measles, according to the Brant County Health Unit.
Canada
Feb 28
Man in Peterborough, Ont., faces child luring charges following investigation
Peterborough police say a city resident faces six charges following a two-month child luring investigation.
Crime
May 17
Partial injunction granted against pro-Palestinian encampment at UQAM
Superior Court Justice Louis J. Gouin says safety measures need to be put in place urgently at the encampment.
Canada
May 27
Thousands of NÜTRL tumblers recalled after dozens report illness
NÜTRL-branded tumblers have been recalled. The manufacturer says it’s received 43 reports from consumers who experienced various symptoms following use of the promotional product.
Canada
May 25
Large wind power project in Cardston County cancelled: ‘Pretty big blow’
Reeve of Cardston County disappointed with TransAlta decision to cancel wind farm and says province is to blame.
Canada
May 5
Canada’s largest Afro-Canadian cultural centre to see light of day in Montreal
There was laughter and tears at a Montreal press conference Thursday, following news that a new cultural centre for Black communities across Canada is to be opened in the city.
Canada
May 16
Here’s where Canada’s first Shake Shack will open in downtown Toronto
When Shake Shack crosses the border into Canada later this year, it will make its debut at the northeast corner of Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto with a 5,500 square-foot space
Canada
Apr 30
Despite rain in some areas, wildfire risk in northwestern Alberta remains extreme
With temperatures set to warm up this weekend, Albertans are being warned that the danger in the northwest is still extreme.
Fire
May 9
Over 300 dead after flash floods in Afghanistan, UN says
Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.
World
May 11
WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto’s Kilmer Group for 2026 season: reports
The reported deal would have Toronto's WNBA team start playing in May 2026.
Sports
May 10
Canadian man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets 30 years in prison
David DePape, who moved to the U.S. from B.C. over 20 years ago, was found guilty last year of charges related to his attack on Paul Pelosi in the couple's San Francisco home.
U.S. News
May 17
Peterborough Musicfest 2024 lineup boasts Metric, I Mother Earth, Dwayne Gretzky and more
The lineup of Season 37 features free live music concerts every Wednesday and Saturday from June 29 to Aug. 17 at Del Crary Park.
Entertainment
May 14
What is OPEC and how does it affect oil prices?
The members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies including Russia will meet on June 2 to discuss their joint oil production policy.
Economy
May 24
New prosperity index indicates $9,000 income gap for African Nova Scotian men
The index notes a gap in average after-tax income of $8,960 for Black men compared to the province's general male population.
Canada
May 22
Ozempic among ‘bogus’ drug patents being challenged by U.S. to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other reparatory conditions.
Health
Apr 30
U.K. defence ministry hit by data breach, ‘malign actor’ exposed personal data
The Ministry of Defence would not confirm media reports that Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out the cyberattack, but said it "cannot rule out state involvement."
World
May 7
UN approves resolution that grants Palestine new rights, revives membership bid
The U.N. General Assembly approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions, including Canada.
World
May 10
‘Pretty scary’: Ill Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica finally recovering in Canada
The daughter of a seriously ill Ontario man who was stranded in a Costa Rica due to a lack of available hospital beds back home is relieved now that he's recovering in Canada.
Canada
Apr 24
