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U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence
The American ambassador to Canada is closely watching as Ottawa shapes its defence budget, but says the U.S. will not dictate what the Canadian government must spend. “We’re not expecting anything; ...
National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests
National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles early Sunday on orders from President Donald Trump in response to clashes in recent days between federal immigration authorities and protesters ...
Ottawa sending support from armed forces amid northern Ontario wildfire evacuations
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is deploying members of the Canadian Armed Forces to help evacuate a northwestern Ontario First Nation as wildfires rapidly spread in the region.
North York home hit by gunfire early Sunday morning: police
A home in North York was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning, according to authorities. The Toronto Police Service says its officers were called to the area of Needle Firway and Firgrove Crescent ...
‘Uphill battle’: Criminal Code must include definition for femicide, advocates say
As police in Ontario increasingly investigate killings of women and girls as femicides, advocates say a firm definition of the term must be embedded in the Criminal Code.
Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism and prays for reconciliation and dialogue
Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogu ...
Tropical Storm Barbara forms off coast of southwest Mexico
Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday. No coastal watches or warnings were issued.
‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
Jay Olson, a post-doctoral researcher in the University of Toronto's psychology department, led a 2023 global study that surveyed more than 50,000 people about their smartphone habits.
Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content
Some of the world’s biggest streaming companies will argue in court on Monday that they shouldn’t have to make CRTC-ordered financial contributions to Canadian content and news.
Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a ‘mobile security crisis’
Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.
1 man killed, 7 people sent to hospital after a collision near Square One in Mississauga
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Mississauga that killed one man and sent six other people to a hospital on Saturday morning.
Protesters and immigration authorities face off for a second day in LA area after arrests
Tear gas and smoke filled the air on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles on Saturday as confrontations between immigration authorities and demonstrators extended into a second day and top Trump ...