Northlander train linking Toronto to Timmins set for relaunch in 2026. What we know about it

The upcoming PWHL draft, starting at 7 p.m. ET, features New York with the 1st overall pick, though this year's choice is less clear-cut compared to the previous selections of Taylor Heise by the Minnesota Frost and Sarah Fillier by the New York Sirens. The uncertainty surrounding the top pick highlights a shift in the selection dynamics for the 2024-25 season. Need More Context? 🔎

Edward Rosenberg, also known as Ed Rose, was sentenced to 34 months in a U.S. prison for his role in a $21 million investment fraud scheme involving colored diamonds while working with Paragon International Wealth Management in Toronto. Arrested in December 2024 during a trip to the U.S., he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, asserting he played a minor role in the operation, despite his history as a rabbi and community figure....

Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel acknowledged public skepticism towards military intervention, recalling the Iraq War's fallout while asserting that Iran's nuclear capabilities present a significant threat. She urges younger generations to learn from history, emphasizing that Iran's violations of the 2015 nuclear deal create urgency for decisive action against its growing menace. Need More Context? 🔎

Khaled Elgamal, 28, survived a rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park that killed his friend Hamza Benhilal, 33, and another hiker. While Elgamal suffered significant injuries, he fondly remembered Benhilal as a supportive and mature friend, emphasizing their shared journey from immigration to pursuing MBAs together in Canada. Need More Context? 🔎

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran effective Tuesday at 7:00 AM, following a 12-day conflict marked by Israeli preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iranian missile attacks that killed 24 and injured over 1,300. As tensions escalated, Israel targeted Iranian regime assets, while Iran retaliated by launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar. Need More Context? 🔎

Survivors and relatives of victims from the 2018 mass shooting in Toronto's Greektown can advance their class-action lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson after Ontario's highest court reversed a previous dismissal of their certification motion. The shooting resulted in the deaths of a 10-year-old girl and a young woman, injuring 13 others. Need More Context? 🔎