E‑bike explodes outside Toronto home, sending battery cells flying

Lithium‑ion battery fires have surged in recent years, driven by the popularity of e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and other personal mobility devices.

Ottawa lends Millar Western Lumber $100M to cope with tariff impacts

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending a $100-million loan to help a lumber company in Western Canada cope with tariffs and trade uncertainty.

Durham police deputy chief retires after probe into alleged use of N-word at meeting

A Deputy Chief with the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has retired after an investigation into his alleged use of the N-word at a meeting of the Afro-Caribbean Canadian Internal Support Network last February.

The probe by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) concluded that Deputy Chief Chris Kirkpatrick’s actions “constituted misconduct under the Community Safety and Policing Act,” a Durham police release stated.

“After a thorough investigation by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) and careful review and deliberation, the

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Truckers say Gordie Howe bridge means smoother transport — but not lower prices

Trucking firms say the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge promises more efficient transport — though not necessarily lower prices for consumers.

Toronto police identify victims in 1995 and 2004 cold cases using genetic genealogy

The human remains of two victims from cold cases in 1995 and 2004 have been identified using Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Toronto police say.

The first set of human remains was found on May 18, 1995, near Danforth and Coxwell avenues. The skeletal remains of an unknown woman were found buried underneath a building.

Forensics determined she had been buried after suffering from at least six blunt force injuries to the head with a hammer-like weapon and her death was classified as a

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Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy’s son charged in shooting of his mother in Virginia, authorities say

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, the wife of the Kansas City offensive coordinator, authorities in Virginia said Monday.

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

Blue Jays’ Scherzer to start Monday vs. Nationals

Toronto veteran right-hander Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday with a start, coming off the injured list and starting Monday’s series opener at Washington, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said.

“Max is going to pitch (Monday),” he said following their 6-1 series finale loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday.

“I think just talking to him and understanding where he was physically and how he has recovered from the rehab outing in (Triple-A)

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What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain

PARIS (AP) — Heat waves and scant rainfall in Europe have contributed to historic wildfires in France and Spain that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes in one of the continent's biggest evacuation efforts since World War II.

Questions mount after deadly Berlin Pride attack. Here’s what to know

BERLIN (AP) — Berliners mourned Monday after the deadly attack near the city's Pride festival as questions mounted over how the suspect was able to move freely following a conviction linked to his ties to the Islamic State group.