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Knicks beat Raptors for 13th straight time, keep Toronto from clinching playoff spot
11 April 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat Toronto 112-95, preventing the Raptors from clinching a playoff spot Friday night. Toronto entered the game needing to win Friday, or Sunday in its regular-season finale against Brooklyn, to clinch its […]
Police investigate after pedestrian struck, killed by train in Richmond Hill
11 April 2026
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill on Friday night. Police in York Region say the incident occurred at the Elgin Mills crossing east of Yonge Street, north of the Richmond Hill GO station, just after 6:30 p.m. No further details regarding the circumstances […]
1 person arrested following ‘violent incident’ at University of Ottawa
10 April 2026
One person is in custody following a suspicious incident that forced a lockdown of the campus at the University of Ottawa late Friday. The university issued an alert to students on its emergency alert website and app just after 5 p.m. Friday, saying there was a “violent incident” occurring at the campus. Students were told […]
Ontario jeweller accused in Ryan Wedding case challenges decision to deny him bail
10 April 2026
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of serving as the “de facto bank” for a violent criminal enterprise allegedly helmed by former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is challenging a judge’s decision to deny him bail. Ryan Sokolovski, a jeweller and former professional poker player, filed an application for judicial review last month, arguing the judge […]
What securing a majority would mean for Mark Carney’s Liberal government
10 April 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government is on the verge of securing a majority government ahead of three byelections next week. Here’s what a majority government would mean for him and for Canada. What is a majority government? A majority government is formed when a political party has more than half of the […]
Liberals set to debate age restrictions for social media
10 April 2026
MONTREAL — Liberal party members will soon grapple with the question of whether children and young teens should be barred from accessing social media accounts for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube. The policy resolution is expected to hit the floor at the Liberal party policy convention in Montreal for debate and a […]
Minister says AI safety institute now looking at OpenAI protocols
10 April 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s AI safety institute has now gained access to all of OpenAI’s “protocols,” Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Friday. Solomon added the AI Safety Institute is working on a report and promised that “we will get accountability.” Solomon met with the CEO of OpenAI in March after news emerged that the company […]
Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announce plan to merge
10 April 2026
Two colleges in eastern and central Ontario plan to merge, a move they say should help expand access, better align programs with regional labour market needs, and improve long-term financial sustainability. Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the announcement marks the beginning of the integration process under a framework approved by their boards. The […]
Rapper Offset released from the hospital after being shot outside a Florida casino
10 April 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday. Offset, one-third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami. On Tuesday, […]
Davies to act as NDP parliamentary lead after Lewis announces critic roles
10 April 2026
OTTAWA — Former interim NDP leader Don Davies will continue to act as the party’s parliamentary leader in the House of Commons while new leader Avi Lewis remains outside of Parliament. The House of Commons resumes sitting Monday for the first time since Lewis won the NDP leadership on March 29 and he announced the […]