Canada will celebrate the Gordie Howe bridge’s opening today. Here’s what to know
A new cross-border bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit is set to open Monday, with a Canada-only celebration today marking the end of a project mired by lengthy delays and political tension.
The Canadian ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge comes after the federal government cancelled a joint event with the United States in light of President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats.
Ottawa said it would be inappropriate to commemorate the opening with its southern neighbour, as Trump announced he plans to impose 50 per
WestJet offers customers chance to make changes ahead of possible strike
WestJet is offering customers set to fly ahead of a possible strike by the airline’s flight attendants this summer a chance to make one-time changes to their bookings without fees.
The airline says the flexible travel policy applies to those planning to travel between July 30 and Aug. 4.
WestJet flight attendants could go on strike as soon as Aug. 2 if they are unable to reach a new deal.
The airline says talks with the union continue to progress and it’s optimistic that it can reach an
‘This woman was targeted’: Victim fatally shot in Rexdale, suspect wanted
The biology of aging: B.C. research, programs working find ways to slow down the process
As 90-year-old marathoner Yul Kwan and 102-year-old record-breaking swimmer Betty Brussel represent, living well and staying active is one of the ways people can challenge the aging process.
Kwan started training for races at 60 years old and he’s never stopped.
“I don’t really feel like I’m ninety years old, honestly. And I like to behave younger than 90. But I hope I will succeed. I dream of running a marathon
Toronto man with alleged links to Hamas facing terrorist charge in connection to 2024 demonstration
A 33-year-old Toronto man with suspected ties to Hamas is facing a terrorism charge following his alleged conduct during a 2024 demonstration.
Toronto police say the man attended a pair of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on May 25, 2024 and Sept. 7, 2024, where they allege he used an amplification device to make public statements calling for harm against members of the Israeli and Jewish communities.
On Mar. 7, 2025, a search warrant
Toronto may be out of its depth on proposed surveillance pricing ban, experts say
Ottawa paid out $190M in federal EV subsidies this year as sales slowed
$24K worth of cocaine seized, 6 people charged in GTA drug trafficking investigation
Six people have been charged in connection with an investigation into cocaine trafficking in York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
York Regional Police began investigating in 2025 after officers became aware of a person involved in trafficking controlled substances and firearms in York Region and surrounding areas.
Investigators identified more suspects over several months, culminating in the execution of search warrants on July 16, 2026, at homes in Aurora, Vaughan and Toronto.
During the probe, officers seized 28 ounces of cocaine with an
Receipt left inside allegedly stolen SUV leads Hamilton police to 16‑year‑old suspect
Hamilton police say a seemingly ordinary fast‑food receipt left inside a stolen vehicle helped officers track down and arrest a 16‑year‑old boy in a theft investigation earlier this week.
Officers were called around 7:50 a.m. on Monday, July 21, to the area of Hwy. 8 and King Street East after reports of an abandoned black Ford Explorer blocking a live lane of traffic. The SUV was found unoccupied with its hazard lights flashing.
Investigators soon learned the vehicle had been