Beloved stuffed bunny reunited with girl, 6, at Pittsburgh airport

New data from the Toronto Police Service indicates a 19% rise in reported hate crimes in 2024, with the Jewish community, comprising under 4% of the population, targeted in 40% of incidents. Jaime Kirzner-Roberts from the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center highlighted that the Jewish community faces the highest volume of hate crimes, primarily "mischief" offenses like graffiti and vandalism. Despite increased charges for hate crimes, the low arrest rates signal a systemic issue, prompting...

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada has significantly cooled Canadian housing markets, leading to a sharp decline in home resales, with March 2025 marking a 15% drop from December. Major markets like Toronto and Vancouver have seen resales plummet, while new listings have increased, creating an imbalance that favors buyers and pressures prices downward. The downturn is particularly severe in trade-sensitive regions, such as southern Ontario and Vancouver, where economies are closely...

SummaryOTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil his first post-election cabinet on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET at Rideau Hall, aiming for a small and efficient team while adhering to gender parity. Carney's transitional cabinet, formed in March, consisted of 24 ministers, with 13 men and 11 women, and he has streamlined roles by cutting more than a dozen positions from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. While details about the retention of senior figures like Finance...

A 75-year-old man in New York was charged with animal cruelty after authorities discovered nearly 100 cats in his home, many dead and others living in squalid conditions. Following a complaint, SPCA detectives found the residence filled with filth and high ammonia levels, leading to the recovery of over twenty deceased kittens in a freezer. The man, who recently lost his wife, faces multiple misdemeanor charges and could be banned from pet ownership for five...

The IWK is establishing a new research unit to assist breast cancer patients in Nova Scotia, where the province has the highest breast cancer mortality rates in Canada. This initiative was inspired by a surgical oncologist's desire to investigate the underlying causes of these alarming statistics. Breast Cancer Canada emphasizes that, while only 5-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary, genetic testing can guide treatment options, research efforts, and preventive strategies for individuals with genetic...

As the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers compete in their NHL playoff series, librarians from both cities engage in playful banter. The Toronto Public Library started the friendly rivalry with a poem on social media, while the Broward County Library responded with their own verse, humorously referencing the grammatical debate surrounding the Leafs' name. This lighthearted exchange aims to entertain both library communities and sports fans, celebrating the excitement of the playoffs and the...