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Carney says he studied risk of U.S.-led military action in New York Times interview

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he studied the possibility of U.S.-led military action in Canada.

Synagogue shooting suspect's online username alluded to killing Jews weeks before attack, friend says

Sean Ward, the man who died after a shootout with police outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., was a former Armed Forces member who attempted to use an antisemitic handle to play an online video

Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’

Venezuela’s acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections Wednesday and said the nation’s people will determine the “right moment.”

‘What I said is the way I feel’: Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. addresses contract comments

Amid a trying season for both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays, the franchise first baseman is standing by some viral comments he recently made during an interview with Spanish podcaster Veronica Batista.

Officer injured in Belleville synagogue shooting faces ‘long, difficult’ road ahead, wife says

The wife of a Belleville police officer who was wounded Sunday night during a shooting outside of a local synagogue is breaking her silence on what she describes as “the scariest and darkest day” of

Ontario government increasing tire recycling target after rollback led to backlog

The Ontario government is backtracking on a tire recycling target in the hopes of addressing a pile-up of used tires that has developed across the province over the past year.

Anonymous $100M donation boosts Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

Though the name of the $100 million donor was not released, a news release about the donation said they had a "personal connection" to cancer.

Affordability, property taxes: What you need to know about Toronto's mayoral debate

The three frontrunners in Toronto’s mayoral race went head-to-head Tuesday night at a debate co-hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and the Toronto Star. CBC’s Dale Manucdoc breaks down what candidates had to

Blue Jays eliminated from playoff contention after another uninspiring offensive performance

Pete Alonso hit his 41st home run of the season, former Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt took a shutout into the sixth inning, and the hometown Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-2 in the first game

Canada defender Cornelius hospitalized after suffering injury in training

Defender Derek Cornelius has been taken to a Toronto-area hospital after getting hurt while training with the men’s national soccer team on Wednesday. Canada Soccer says Cornelius sustained a “non-contact lower body injury” and was

What Mark Carney’s new plan could mean for Pearson travellers

It’s been a week since Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants private investors to take over operations at Canada's four largest airports, including Toronto's Pearson airport. And there are still questions around how it

Blue Jays eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Orioles

The reigning American League champs won’t be playing post-season baseball in 2026. The Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first game

Opioid use among Ontario seniors an ‘overlooked and evolving crisis’: study

The study showed the number of adults 55 and older seeking care doubled in eight years from about 7,100 in 2017 to more than 15,000 in 2025.

Defence minister says it’s concerning that synagogue shooting suspect was ex-soldier

Defence Minister David McGuinty says it's very concerning that the suspect in Sunday's shooting outside a Belleville, Ont., synagogue was a former soldier.

Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities

OTTAWA — The federal government will not reverse a decision to close several agricultural research facilities across the country, a move the opposition Conservatives are calling a threat to Canada's food security.

TTC Line 1, GO Lakeshore East and Stouffville line service adjustments this weekend

Getting around some parts of Toronto might need some extra planning this weekend, with major service adjustments planned on two GO train lines and a portion of a TTC subway line. Thousands will be making

NDP leader says Ottawa breaking labour law as Bank of Canada strike nears 100 days

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Avi Lewis said the federal government is defying its own labour laws after the head of the Bank of Canada admitted to using replacement workers during a strike involving security officers.

Police watchdog clears officer who tackled Toronto cyclist after ignoring stop sign

In late May, as Toronto police officers were handing out tickets to cyclists who failed to stop by Little Norway Park, one cyclist was tackled by police after he failed to stop.

Whitby man charged after allegedly promoting anti‑Muslim violence online, Durham police say

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) have charged a Whitby man after investigators allege he used social media to promote violence and hatred toward the Muslim community. The Hate Crime Unit concluded its investigation on

Canada’s Derek Cornelius to hospital after non-contact injury

A key member of Canada’s national soccer team could be out for a while. Derek Cornelius sustained a non-contact lower-body injury at practice on Wednesday in Toronto, Canada Soccer confirmed in a statement. Cornelius was

Immigration Department looking into termination of refugee sponsor policy: Diab

OTTAWA — The Immigration Department will monitor for any negative effects from a recent decision not to extend a policy that gave permanent residency sponsorship exemptions to some refugees, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.

‘A new beginning’: Ottawa council votes to rename Trump Avenue

During council Wednesday, all councillors agreed to begin the renaming process for Trump Avenue in the city’s Central Park neighbourhood.

David Suzuki says Mark Carney is driving Canada ‘into a ditch’ with shift on climate

David Suzuki said that when Prime Minister Mark Carney was first elected last year, he celebrated. Having met and interviewed the prime minister before, the national environmentalist icon said he knew Carney understood the challenges

Ottawa votes to rename ‘Trump Avenue’ as city distances itself from U.S. president

Ottawa city council has voted to rename Trump Avenue, ending ongoing debate over the street’s politically charged name and formally severing its symbolic link to U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision follows a staff report

Ontario court orders 3rd OHIP review of out-of-country treatment for man with terminal cancer

An Ontario court has quashed a decision denying provincial coverage for out-of-country cancer treatment to a young father with Stage 4 melanoma, saying the government offered no basis for its main reasoning.

Toronto Zoo seeking names for ‘little potato’ baby wombat

In a social media post, the tourist attraction said its southern hairy-nosed wombat had given birth to a baby girl who needs a new name.

Police investigating fire at Leslieville store selling Hells Angels merchandise

Toronto police are investigating a fire that broke out Wednesday at a Leslieville retail store connected to the Hells Angels. They say the fire is now considered suspicious and they are still trying to determine

NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season

Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang.

‘Real-life miracles’: Support pours in for officer injured in Belleville shooting

Const. Jeff Smith remains in hospital in critical but stable condition after he was shot in a flurry of bullets discharged outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue on Sunday.

Roads reopen after fire in Toronto’s east end

Around 6:30 a.m., firefighters and police were called to the area of Carlaw and Eastern avenues for reports of a fire.

Brad Bradford promises property tax freeze if elected Toronto mayor

Brad Bradford is vowing to freeze property taxes for one year if he’s elected mayor this October — something that hasn’t been done since Rob Ford did it in 2011.

Raptors confirm extension for Kawhi Leonard

Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a multi-year extension with the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed Wednesday.

Toronto tech conference Elevate rebrands to Nrth, has plans to expand

They decided to change the name because they say the tech industry has transformed since Elevate's conception a year ago and they want the event to evolve as well.

'I am empty, hollow': Families voice anguish as sentencing hearing begins for Ontario man who aided suicides

Anonymous donor gifts $100M to Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation has received an anonymous donation of $100 million, marking the "single, largest gift" in the foundation's history, according to the CEO. The donation will go toward the cancer centre's highest

Drones to deliver life-saving equipment to emergencies in Bolton as part of Peel pilot

Drones in the sky may be first to respond when residents in Bolton, Ont., call 911 as part of a new pilot program aimed at getting potentially life-saving equipment to the scene while paramedics are

No charges for Toronto cop after cyclist seriously injured in arrest in May, SIU says

Ontario's police watchdog will not lay criminal charges against a Toronto police officer involved in an arrest that seriously injured a cyclist in May.

Voting in Toronto’s municipal election? Here's what you need to know

We're just over a month away from the municipal election — and the city is working to improve voter turnout. With deadlines for mail-in voting and advance voting around the corner, CBC’s Mercedes Gaztambide has

Arrests made in GTA firearm trafficking network linked to 14 shootings in region: Peel police

Peel police say they have arrested four people in connection with an alleged firearm trafficking network, which investigators say was linked to 14 different shootings in the Greater Toronto Area.

Leonard signs 2-year, $115M US extension with Raptors

Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed on Wednesday.

Water main break forces Trent University campus to close for week

Trent University’s Symons Campus buildings in Peterborough are closed and in-person classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the week after a water main break.

Rising diesel costs 'pretty devastating,' Ontario farmers say

Ontario farmers are looking for help as the cost of diesel hits record levels amid the war in Iran that has disrupted global crude oil shipments.

Suspect in Belleville, Ont., shooting is dead, SIU says

Ontario's police watchdog says 29-year-old Sean Ward, the man accused of shooting at city police near a Belleville, Ont., synagogue on Sunday night, has died.

Toronto race for mayor narrows but Chow still ahead by 7 points: poll

A new poll suggests Toronto's mayoral race is tightening, but Olivia Chow still leads by seven points among decided and leaning voters in a mayoral race that is increasingly tied to the cost of living.

York police arrest 5, dismantle alleged criminal drug network operating through dark web

York police say they have arrested five people and dismantled a criminal network operating through the dark web following a months-long investigation.