Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections.
Springsteen and Rage Against the Machine guitarist announced the festival Wednesday while performing together at Nationals Park in Washington as Springsteen winds down his .
At the concert Wednesday, Springsteen played many of his most political songs, including “American Skin (41 Shots)” about a fatal police shooting and in response to the killings
Weekend need-to-know: DVP, Gardiner closing Sunday for Bike for Brain Health
The Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway will be closing Sunday for the annual Bike for Brain Health this weekend. Keep in mind, there is also a Line 2 weekend closure and service adjustments on the Lakeshore West and Barrie GO lines.
The annual Bike for Brain Health to support Baycrest Foundation. The bike ride kicks off at the Aga Khan Museum and cyclists can choose to ride 30, 60, or 90 kilometres.
The 20th year of the event will start at Aga Khan Museum on Sunday
No passport, no booze: Toronto World Cup fans face strict alcohol‑ID rule
4 charged in York Region break‑and‑enter spree tied to organized crime‑tourism group, police say
Man wanted for alleged assault, break and enter in Township of King
Police in York Region are searching for a man wanted in connection with a break and enter and assault in the Township of King.
Officers were called to a house in the Keele Street and Davis Drive area around 10:45 p.m. last Saturday for reports of a break and enter.
The suspect allegedly went to the home, assaulted two victims and fled prior to police arrival.
The next day, the suspect returned to the same address and allegedly committed a break and enter before fleeing.
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Ford government unveils framework to grow defence industry over next decade
As the federal government pledges billions of dollars towards defence, Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new plan to ensure Ontario can capitalize on the new projects.
Ford said the provincial expansion will lead to 43,000 jobs and contribute $6 billion to the provincial economy while generating over $400 million in annual provincial tax revenue by 2035. He made the announcement at CANSEC, a leading global tradeshow hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries in Ottawa on Thursday.
“As Canada
Familiar face Chris Bassitt set to take mound against Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are due to see a familiar face on the mound.
A fan favourite while with the Blue Jays from 2023-25, Chris Bassitt takes on his old team as his Baltimore Orioles open a four-game series against their AL East rival on Thursday.
Bassitt, 4-3 with his new club this season, will face Patrick Corbin of the Jays. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m. ET (Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet+).
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Toronto men charged in alleged kidnapping conspiracy after tracking device found on vehicle in Markham
York Regional Police (YRP) say three Toronto men are facing charges after investigators uncovered an alleged plot to kidnap an individual in Markham, a plot that began with a tracking device secretly attached to a vehicle.
, when officers were called to the area of Masseyfield Gate and Steeles Avenue for a suspicious incident.
Police say a suspect had affixed a tracking device to a parked vehicle and that someone associated with the vehicle was believed to be the intended victim of a kidnapping. Detectives launched an investigation and identified a suspect vehicle connected
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won’t run for president in 2028
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Gov. of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year.
Whitmer has long been viewed by some Democrats as a possible White House contender after her decisive election victories in the closely contested state that Republican Donald Trump has carried twice in presidential votes. For months, however, Whitmer had offered about her political
Ontario Liberal caucus member Rob Cerjanec enters party leadership race
Ontario Liberal caucus member Rob Cerjanec has tossed his hat into the party’s leadership race.
The rookie legislator who won the Ajax riding in 2025 will be running under the slogan “Let’s Build Ontario” and he pledges to rebuild the party.
Cerjanec says he will focus on affordability measures and improving the education and health-care systems.
He has the support of fellow caucus member Stephanie Bowman, who will help run his campaign.
Former federal Liberal cabinet member Navdeep Bains recently entered the race,