Enwin crews help restore power after Chatham-Kent, Orillia ice storms

Frank Stronach, 92, faced preliminary hearings in Toronto for multiple sexual assault charges, including serious offences against 13 women dating from 1977 to last year. He asserts his innocence, claiming his accusers are seeking financial gain, and plans to plead not guilty when trials commence next year. The Ontario Court Justice ruled that two of the historic charges could advance to trial, but Stronach's lawyer stated the low threshold for moving forward should not be...

SummaryAmid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war, cross-border trips have significantly decreased, coinciding with the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this fall. This new bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan, is being fully funded by Canadians, with no financial contribution from Americans. The situation highlights the economic tensions and impacts on travel between the two countries as they approach the completion of this important infrastructure project. Full Article

Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada, took his campaign to the U.S. by appearing on the Tucker Carlson Show, where he criticized Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as "fake patriots." He claimed they exploit fears related to tariffs and the economy, and emphasized the PPC's stance on immigration as a pivotal election issue. Bernier also attacked former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asserting that he has harmed Canada economically,...

Since Mark Carney became Prime Minister on March 9, the Liberals have been leading in opinion polls, largely due to public reaction against U.S. President Trump's tariffs. While Carney's strategy to galvanize the progressive vote has worked, recent polls indicate a slight increase in support for the NDP and Bloc Quebecois, suggesting that some Canadian progressives are less enamored with Carney as a political savior. Despite potential challenges, both the NDP and BQ remain within...

Canadian universities, particularly the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo, are experiencing a surge in interest from American students amid U.S. federal cuts and visa revocations. U of T noted a significant increase in U.S. applications for the 2025-26 academic year, while UBC Vancouver reported a 27% rise in graduate applications, attributing the spike to the Trump administration's scrutiny of foreign students. However, Canadian institutions face challenges due to a federal cap on...

An Ontario judge has significantly increased Martin Moore's sentence, more than doubling the joint recommendation of 120 days in jail for his string of crimes, including attempting to disarm a police officer. Justice Angela L. McLeod deemed the joint submission "unhinged" and sentenced Moore to 300 days, of which he will serve 162 after credit for time served. Moore pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including break and enter, fraud, and assaulting a police officer, following...