TTC will use real-time subway station monitoring, announcements to address ‘anti-social’ behaviour
Canada launches new preventive health advisory committee after disbanding task force
OTTAWA — The federal government has launched a new advisory committee on preventive health care more than a year after pausing the work of a task force that had come under fire for failing to keep up with expert advice on cancer screening.
The National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services is a 14-member group led by Dr. David Keegan, a family physician and a professor at the University of Calgary’s school of medicine.
It replaces a task force that was launched in 2009 to develop preventive health
Atwood, Rae, Crombie among prominent Torontonians calling for halt to changes at island airport
A prominent list of 28 Torontonians has co-signed a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Toronto-area MPs calling for a halt to planned changes at the island airport until residents are properly consulted.
The letter, signed by prominent author Margaret Atwood, former Premier Bob Rae, former Mayors David Crombie and Art Eggleton, and former Waterfront Toronto CEO John Campbell, also calls on the Ford government to honour the tripartite agreement which governs the land at the airport.
“We call on your government to ensure that no
Carney says ‘no big drama’ on Gordie Howe Bridge — but opening may take a bit longer
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday there is “no big drama” surrounding the status of the Gordie Howe International Bridge — but it may take longer to open than anticipated.
“We are working hard to make sure the bridge is open as soon as possible. There is no big drama. If it takes a little longer it will take a little bit longer, but this will benefit Canadians, Americans, business, tourists,” Carney said on his way into the Liberal caucus meeting.
Carney said Tuesday that
Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response
Sceptres name Pascal Rheaume head coach
The Toronto Sceptres have found their new head coach.
Pascal Rhéaume will be behind the bench beginning in the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Rhéaume most recently served as the assistant coach of the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL, the affiliate of the New York Islanders. Before then, he’s had multiple stops that culminate in more than 14 years of coaching experience.
“We are excited to welcome Pascal Rhéaume to the Toronto Sceptres as our
Reports of ‘concerning coyote behaviour’ in Markham prompts another PSA from police
Carney to chair virtual meeting with the premiers as CUSMA talks loom on horizon
Prime Minister Mark Carney will chair a virtual meeting with the premiers today, as his government prepares to table online harms legislation that is expected to include a social media ban for youths.
Manitoba and Quebec are both working toward provincial laws banning social media for children and teens under a certain age, while other provinces have shown support or interest in the idea.
This will be the first meeting of all premiers since Alberta’s Danielle Smith announced a fall referendum to consider a future referendum on separation.
Tensions still persist between the
Honda in the U.S. recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury.
American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The recall includes 880,5
What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s best referee and is considered a hero to many in his country .
Omar Artan, 34, was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the tournament, bringing years of experience and hard work to soccer’s biggest stage. Artan’s