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Newfoundland couple’s love note in a bottle found 13 years later on Irish shore
A romantic message in a bottle thrown from the cliffs of an island off Newfoundland nearly 13 years ago was found on a beach in Ireland this week — and the couple behind it are still in love. Brad and ...
Canada’s Wonderland set to debut AlpenFury, its fastest coaster yet
Canada's Wonderland announced AlpenFury last August. Guests who purchase a 2025 Gold Pass will get unlimited rides on AlpenFury in 2025.
Toronto Coldplay concerts offer lessons on GO Transit service, AI responses: observers
CityNews spoke with transit advocates and experts after GO Transit Barrie line customers voiced frustration over service and responses.
Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1 in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Thursday night. Trump said if Canada ...
Police seek 2 vehicles in connection with Mississauga homicide
Investigators are searching for two trucks that are believed to be connected to a homicide that happened in Mississauga earlier this year.
Officials are tracking an earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier but say there is no cause for concern
Officials are tracking the largest swarm of earthquakes in more than 15 years on Washington’s Mount Rainier but say there is no indication that the cluster of quakes is cause for concern. The U.S.
New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border
A new report from a New York-based think tank questions the drug trafficking rationale for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, saying the data shows the vast majority of fentanyl seizures ...
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value
Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa and alt-pop singer Nemahsis are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year.
NDP preparing to launch leadership race as financial questions linger
The NDP national council is expected to meet Thursday evening to continue work on rules for the upcoming leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh. Some in the party, including former MPs, say the race ...
Motorcyclist charged for allegedly going over 200km/hr on Hwy. 404 in York Region
A motorcyclist has been charged for allegedly driving recklessly and travelling at over 200 kilometres an hour on multiple different roadways in York Region.
Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month. The movie theatre company says a ...
Europe unveils deal for more food and fuel for Gaza. Israeli strike kills 15 waiting outside clinic
European officials struck a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said Thursday as Israeli airstrike killed 10 children ...