TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index dived, then pared back some of its losses to finish the day 2.2 per cent lower on Tuesday as investors worried about a widening of the war between Iran and the United States and Israel. “The big fear with this conflict, the social ramifications aside, is what’s the impact going to be on energy and oil prices and how is that going to potentially translate into inflation?” said Michael Greenberg, head of Americas portfolio management at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions. He said that higher energy prices could also raise costs for other goods, given…
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Queen’s Park North, the oldest municipal park in Toronto, is set to receive a suite of improvements with a donation of up to $50 million from the Weston Foundation. A report to be voted on by the City of Toronto’s executive committee on March 10 outlines a formal request to accept a donation, as well as plans for public consultation in March and April to finalize a proposed concept for the park. City staff said the plan to revitalize Queen’s Park North, which is just north of the Ontario legislature and Wellesley Street West, is based on submissions from more…
TORONTO — A woman’s encounter with Frank Stronach decades ago was consensual, the businessman’s lawyer suggested Tuesday as she questioned the seventh and final complainant in his Toronto sexual assault case. Leora Shemesh’s suggestion during cross-examination appeared to stun the complainant, who initially only responded by saying “oh my God” three times with increasing emphasis. When the defence lawyer repeated her suggestion, the complainant replied: “Absolutely not.” “I’m going to say to you: you weren’t there that night,” the woman continued. “If you think that was a consensual act — having your pantyhose ripped, being held down and penetrated —…
Warning: The article contains details that some readers might find disturbing. Forty years ago, he was convicted of raping and strangling a 14-year-old Toronto boy to death. Today, he’s free, somewhere in Oshawa. On Monday, Durham Regional Police issued a community safety alert, warning the public that convicted child killer, Darren Scott Ray, was granted an Unescorted Temporary Absence Permit (UTA) and was released into the community under “strict conditions.” Community Safety Alert for High-Risk Offender Darren Scott RAY has been released on an Unescorted Temporary Absence Permit (UTA). RAY is currently serving a life sentence for first degree murder…
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the flow of foreign direct investment into the economy came close to a two-decade high last year, while economists caution the volume of capital entering Canada isn’t the only metric that matters. Agency data released last week shows foreign direct investment, or FDI, hit $96.8 billion last year, up about $10 billion from 2024 and the highest level recorded since 2007. Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the investment surge as “good news for Canadians” in a social media post last week. “More international investment means more of our businesses can scale up faster, creating more…
York Regional Police (YRP) have charged three Toronto residents in an alleged long‑running fraud scheme that investigators say siphoned more than $360,000 from a Markham business through falsified invoices and shell companies. The investigation began after the victimized business uncovered suspicious billing following the termination of a senior manager. According to police, between Jan. 9 and Sept. 12, 2025, the manager allegedly submitted fraudulent invoices for services that were never provided. Those payments were then routed to companies connected to two additional suspects. Police say the discovery triggered a broader criminal investigation, ultimately leading to multiple arrests and the release…
We’ve officially arrived in the silly season, with the National Hockey League trade deadline set for Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Read MoreOttawa’s captain has been involved in multiple rumours with the NHL trade deadline set for Friday. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Sun We’ve officially arrived in the silly season, with the National Hockey League trade deadline set for Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Read More
After ongoing complaints about the state of many public litter bins in various Toronto neighbourhoods, there’s a push at city hall for a new way to handle the installation and maintenance of the problematic containers. In a motion to be voted on at a March 10 executive committee meeting, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Paula Fletcher said they want staff to be directed to investigate creating a separate process for the bins when the City’s 20-year agreement with Astral Media ends in 2027. “Over the life of the current contract, there have been five different designs for the litterbins…
Ronja Savolainen’s Olympic experience was draining. Read MoreOttawa Senators Swedish goaltender helped out the PWHL Ottawa Charge star after suffering disappointment at Winter Games. PWHL, Hockey, Sports, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Senators, Ottawa Sun Ronja Savolainen’s Olympic experience was draining. Read More
Drescher Brown was responding to questions about Auld’s removal submitted by the Ottawa Citizen on Feb. 27. The newspaper had been informed of the removal by military officers. Read More“This decision follows a loss of trust in (Col. Fraser Auld’s) ability to command,” states the Department of National Defence. Defence Watch, Canadian Army, Discover, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Drescher Brown was responding to questions about Auld’s removal submitted by the Ottawa Citizen on Feb. 27. The newspaper had been informed of the removal by military officers. Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end trade with Spain, citing a lack of support over the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and the European nation’s resistance to increasing its NATO spending. “We’re going to cut off all trade with Spain,” Trump told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “We don’t want anything to do with Spain.” The U.S. president’s comments came a day after Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said his country would not allow the U.S. to use jointly operated bases in southern Spain in any strikes…
Central administration is on the chopping block as Ottawa’s largest school board faces a larger deficit than anticipated and looks to cut $15 to $20 million. Read MoreCentral administration is on the chopping block, special education is not, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board audit committee hears. News, Local News, OCDSB, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Central administration is on the chopping block as Ottawa’s largest school board faces a larger deficit than anticipated and looks to cut $15 to $20 million. Read More
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory, who resigned in 2023 after an inappropriate relationship with a staffer was revealed, will not be throwing his hat in the ring for the upcoming municipal election. Tory confirmed the news in a social media post, saying he didn’t lack the desire or energy but did not want to put his family and the people he cares about “through the inevitable attacks on me and my personal life that we’ve started to see before I’ve even announced my intentions.” In a interview with CityNews, Tory said he was heading in the direction of running. “But…
Durham Regional Police are looking for at least two suspects after a replica firearm was found at the Durham College Athletic Complex during a high school basketball game in Oshawa. Paid duty officers who were working at the basketball finals game on Monday responded to a fight in the lobby of the complex around 8:20 p.m. Officers tried to intervene, but two males fled the area. A firearm was located on the ground after the fight and it was later confirmed to be an imitation handgun. Police believe this is an isolated incident and no injuries were reported. Anyone with…
A Toronto man is facing a slew of charges after police found multiple weapons, ammunition, cash and marijuana at an address at Sheppard Avenue West and Weston Road. Police executed a warrant at the address on Monday at approximately 5:45 p.m. During the execution of the warrant, police allegedly found two loaded semi-automatic pistols, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a quantity of various ammunition, a quantity of overcapacity firearm magazines, a large quantity of marijuana, and cash. A firearm allegedly found after executing a search warrant at an address on Sheppard and Weston on March 2, 2026. HANDOUT/Toronto Police Service. Phillip…
Anyone who wants to get out on the Rideau Canal Skateway ice one last time this winter will need to do so before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Read MoreThe Rideau Canal Skateway will close on the night of Wednesday, March 4 after 56 “unforgettable days” of skating, the NCC has announced News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Anyone who wants to get out on the Rideau Canal Skateway ice one last time this winter will need to do so before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Read More
The murder trial for an Ottawa woman and man began on Tuesday at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, three years after police laid charges in relation to a seven-week-old infant’s death. Read MoreBoravy Buth and Patrick O’Connor have pleaded not guilty to all charges in the death of Colton in October 2021. News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, second-degree murder The murder trial for an Ottawa woman and man began on Tuesday at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, three years after police laid charges in relation to a seven-week-old infant’s death. Read More
It was a shocking moment for Cree artist Donita Large. Last month the Edmonton singer-songwriter found a photo used in an online publication about her new album that was not her; it was AI-generated. “My whole body just kind of responded with ‘what am I supposed to do with this,” Large told CityNews. “This is not me. “They published an article without using my photo – and my photo is readily available – and create an image of me. I kind of felt really helpless for a minute, and of course the shock, then the distress turned into ‘I can’t…
U.S. citizens face flight cancellations and embassy closures as tensions rise. Matt Rivers reports from Beirut amid black smoke and explosions at the airport. U.S. citizens face flight cancellations and embassy closures as tensions rise. Matt Rivers reports from Beirut amid black smoke and explosions at the airport. International U.S. citizens face flight cancellations and embassy closures as tensions rise. Matt Rivers reports from Beirut amid black smoke and explosions at the airport.
The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six American service members killed by an Iranian drone strike at a base in Kuwait that wounded 18 others. The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six American service members killed by an Iranian drone strike at a base in Kuwait that wounded 18 others. Politics The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six American service members killed by an Iranian drone strike at a base in Kuwait that wounded 18 others.