Man critically injured in early morning Brampton crash
A man has suffered critical injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Brampton.
Police in Peel Region say the crash occurred in the area of Castlemore Road and McVean Drive just after midnight.
The circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately available.
Paramedics tell CityNews a man in his 60s was taken to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
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Critics say Canada’s new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
OTTAWA — Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.
But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government’s new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries where they face persecution.
Devon Matthews, Rainbow Railroad’s chief program officer, said her organization is concerned about its working relationship with Ottawa as the federal government reduces the number of refugees it
PM Carney in Ireland to meet with leaders, visit family’s homeland
DUBLIN — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Ireland where he will drum up business and investment with European peers and visit his ancestors’ home on the Emerald Isle.
Carney arrived in Dublin Saturday morning, where he will meet with Micheál Martin, Ireland’s head of government, and attend a welcoming ceremony at Dublin Castle.
The leaders are set to hold a joint media availability in the afternoon, and Carney also plans to take part in a discussion on transatlantic ties between Canada and Europe.
In the evening,
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue’s operations.
Scaffolding was erected Friday around a section of the building that includes Trump’s name, but shortly after midnight, the Kennedy Center asked a judge to extend the deadline until noon Eastern Time on Saturday because of thunderstorms that had swept through the Washington
Woman mauled by shark off Sydney beach grabs onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 3.5-meter (11-foot) shark critically injured a woman off a popular Sydney beach on Saturday, and she managed to grab onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard before they made it to shore.
The 35-year-old suffered serious leg and arm injuries in the attack at 11:15 a.m. off Coogee Beach, a police statement said.
“I saw the shark come out of the water and just the size of
Two fans arrested during FIFA World Cup match in Toronto
Two men were arrested at Toronto Stadium on Friday moments before a FIFA World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina was set to kickoff.
Police say they were alerted to an altercation happening in the stands at approximately 2:20 p.m.
“When officers attempted to eject a fan from the stadium, items were thrown at them,” authorities wrote in a statement. “Additional officers were deployed to assist, and the situation was subsequently brought under control.”
Two officers sustained minor injuries during the incident
Toys “R” Us Canada reaches three deals to sell assets, one with current owner
TORONTO — Two months after putting itself up for sale to help pay off its millions in debt, Toys “R” Us Canada has reached several deals to sell assets including its name, trademarks, inventory and leases to three different buyers — one of whom is its current owner.
Court records show the retailer, which has been in creditor protection since February and up for sale since April, wants to sell the rights to the Toys “R” Us Canada and Babies “R” Us Canada names to Ad Populum.
Moment of silence held for 2 fallen officers at Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays game
Suspect wanted for assault, yelling anti-Black slurs at person onboard TTC streetcar: police
King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list
LONDON (AP) — Helen Mirren , one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, was added Friday to a very select group of people recognized by King Charles III for their “major contribution” over the years to British life.
The 80-year-old was named a “Companion of Honour,” one of the highest awards the king can bestow to citizens in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth, limited to only 65 people at any time.
Mirren’s elevation to the group,