Faced with a massive funding gap, TransLink has launched a crackdown on fare cheats – an effort the company hopes will prevent $5 million in fare evasion annually.
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Assault rifle allegedly found in car that crashed into TTC vehicle; 1 suspect sought
Three people are facing charges and police are searching for a fourth following a hit-and-run in downtown Toronto over the weekend.
More people are running into bears in the Prince Albert National Park. Here’s why that’s concerning.
Many of Saskatchewan’s summer destinations are known for providing an opportunity to see wildlife, and one of the most elusive of the animals in the province has been making more of an appearance this year. Experts say that’s cause for concern.
Ontario to close safe consumption sites near schools
The Ontario government is moving to close safe consumption sites for drug users near schools and prohibit any new ones from being built near schools as well.
Inflation cools to 2.5% in July, slowest pace in more than 3 years
July consumer price index data from Statistics Canada will be the central bank’s last look at the latest inflation trends before its upcoming rate decision slated for Sept. 4.
Statistics Canada to release July inflation figures today
Statistics Canada is set to publish its July consumer price index report today.
Global Affairs says Canadian reported dead after yacht capsized off Sicily
Global Affairs Canada said Monday it’s aware of reports that a Canadian has died after a luxury superyacht sank off Sicily during a violent storm, while Italian authorities said they continued to search for six people who remained unaccounted for.
Teen charged after Toronto police seize loaded gun, ammunition in North York
A teenage boy is facing numerous charges after Toronto police attended a call for a person with a gun in North York over the weekend.
New Brockville school ready for debut
Brockville’s brand-new west-end elementary school is ready to welcome students when the semester begins in just two weeks, board officials confirmed Monday. Swift Waters Elementary School, a brand-new school constructed for kindergarten to Grade 6 students on a 14.3-acre parcel of land at 556 King Street West in Brockville, is ready for when the […]
Heavy rainfall often localized on weekend: meteorologist
Heavy rainfall in Brantford and area over the weekend caused many roadways to flood as stormwater systems couldn’t drain the rain fast enough. The downpours were quite localized, as the nearest Environment Canada observation site to Brantford is at the Brantford Airport, where just 11 millimetres fell on Friday. 0.1 millimetres Saturday, and 3.9 millimetres […]