Washington state congressman wants spill response review for Alberta pipeline to B.C.

A congressman from Washington State says the U.S. Coast Guard should review and update oil spill response plans as news of a planned pipeline from Alberta to B.C. would increase oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea.

Toronto police to deploy additional officers at Caribbean Carnival

Toronto police say they will deploy additional officers at this year’s Caribbean Carnival, which comes weeks after a deadly shooting at another popular cultural festival.

Police say public safety at festivals is top of mind this year, and annual events like Caribbean Carnival are a vital part of Toronto’s identity.

The force says it is stepping up its presence in nearby restaurants and bars, and officers will use drones to keep an eye on the celebrations from above.

The parade kicks off Saturday morning along Lakeshore Boulevard, packing streets

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U.S. Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently received refuted the idea that vandals were to blame.

Toronto Chinese language tutor accused of sexually assaulting a minor

A 51-year-old man is facing several sexual assault charges in connection with the alleged assault of a minor.

Police in York Region say a young person under the age of 16 contacted them, claiming their Chinese language tutor had touched them in a sexual manner during multiple occasions between January 2026 and July 2026.

Investigators have charged Yang Fu Luo of Toronto with two counts of sexual assault and two

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Police charge home care nurse in Markham with sexual assault of trainee

York regional police say a home care nurse in Markham is accused of sexually assaulting a nursing student he was instructing.

Police say the 58-year-old man worked as a nurse preceptor, a role where experienced practitioners guide and supervise newer nurses.

Officers say the man went to several home visits with a student he was instructing as part of her training.

Police allege that after the visits, he drove the student to a secluded location and groped her.

Investigators have charged 58-year-old Armin Azizi

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15-year-old wanted on murder charges in fatal Hamilton shooting

Police in Hamilton have received judicial authorization to name a 15-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a double-shooting in Stoney Creek.

Officers were called to Candlewood Drive, in east‑Hamilton, at around 2:30 a.m. on July 29, where they located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead in the hospital.

The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Abdulmalek Shibli and 16-year-old Afef Binafif, both

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Driver of green Lamborghini involved in violent street racing crash in Scarborough arrested

Toronto police have made an arrest in an alleged street racing incident near Port Union two weeks ago.

Investigators say a green Lamborghini and a white Mercedes E-Class were “racing at high speed” along Highway 2A near Meadowvale Road around 9:30 a.m. on the morning of July 17 when the Mercedes lost control, struck a white Ford F-150 pickup, left the roadway, and struck a tree.

The 15-year-old female driver of the Mercedes and

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Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems

OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the government wants input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems.

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez faces tough draw at National Bank Open

TORONTO — Canada's Leylah Fernandez will face a tough test if she advances at the National Bank Open.

Bank of Canada’s Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers.