Toronto city council has voted against asking for a referendum on Premier Doug Ford’s plan to expand the island airport. Councillors voted 16-9 against a motion put forth by councillors Dianne Saxe and Josh Matlow, who wanted a question to be put on this fall’s municipal ballot asking Torontonians whether or not the city should “support and cooperate” with Ford’s plan to allow jets to land at Billy Bishop airport. During the debate, several councillors in favour of the motion expressed growing frustration with the Ford government, citing Ontario Place redevelopment, Science Centre closure, appointing administrators to school boards, and…
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The City of Toronto plans to go ahead with a pilot project that would see a portion of Church Street closed to vehicles to create a pedestrian-only area for part of the summer, including during the World Cup. Under the motion put forth by Coun. Chris Moise, Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street, would be closed to traffic from June 19 to August 21, leaving all east-west corridors open to vehicular traffic. Coun. Brad Bradford proposed adding an “escape hatch,” noting that congestion is already a massive problem and the arrival of the World Cup will make…
A man in his 40s is dead, and two others have been critically injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Scarborough. Toronto police say two vehicles collided on Sheppard Avenue East between Tallpines Court and Vandorf Street around 10 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say a man in his 40s was declared dead at the scene, while another man in his 40s and a 35-year-old female were taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition. Police say the driver of the second vehicle, a man in his 40s, is in custody for suspected impaired driving. A man in his 40s is dead, and two…
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An early morning fire in Grande Prairie had responders battling a structure fire in the city’s Crystal Ridge area. Read MoreAn early morining fire in the city’s Crystal Ridge neighbourhood was under control shortly after a 6:30 a.m. call to 911. No serious injuries were reported. Local News, Police & Fire, City of Grande Prairie Fire Department An early morning fire in Grande Prairie had responders battling a structure fire in the city’s Crystal Ridge area. Read More
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland — appearing to reverse a move announced last week. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland — appearing to reverse a move announced last week. Politics President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland — appearing to reverse a move announced last week.
Jan. 6 defendants and allies of President Trump are lining up to seek their share of the DOJ’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” announced this week. Jan. 6 defendants and allies of President Trump are lining up to seek their share of the DOJ’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” announced this week. US Jan. 6 defendants and allies of President Trump are lining up to seek their share of the DOJ’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” announced this week.
A statement from Kyle Busch’s family on Thursday said that the NASCAR champion died suddenly after undergoing treatment due to a “severe illness.” A statement from Kyle Busch’s family on Thursday said that the NASCAR champion died suddenly after undergoing treatment due to a “severe illness.” GMA A statement from Kyle Busch’s family on Thursday said that the NASCAR champion died suddenly after undergoing treatment due to a “severe illness.”
Career and success coach Eliana Goldstein shares tactical professional advice for job seekers who feel overwhelmed and priced out of today’s market. Career and success coach Eliana Goldstein shares tactical professional advice for job seekers who feel overwhelmed and priced out of today’s market. US Career and success coach Eliana Goldstein shares tactical professional advice for job seekers who feel overwhelmed and priced out of today’s market.
Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death US Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving Sports Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving
“On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.” ”On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.” US “On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.”
President Trump’s new “anti-weaponization fund” and ballroom project may both get pushback from Senate Republicans in the yet-to-be-released updated version of the bill. President Trump’s new “anti-weaponization fund” and ballroom project may both get pushback from Senate Republicans in the yet-to-be-released updated version of the bill. Politics President Trump’s new “anti-weaponization fund” and ballroom project may both get pushback from Senate Republicans in the yet-to-be-released updated version of the bill.
AI promises a “radical transformation” of the world’s financial capital, New York City Comptroller Mark Levin said. AI promises a “radical transformation” of the world’s financial capital, New York City Comptroller Mark Levin said. Business AI promises a “radical transformation” of the world’s financial capital, New York City Comptroller Mark Levin said.
The Army has canceled medical training courses as the service moves to manage a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. The Army has canceled medical training courses as the service moves to manage a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. US The Army has canceled medical training courses as the service moves to manage a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall.
Donald and Karen Whitaker were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Donald and Karen Whitaker were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. US Donald and Karen Whitaker were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
The Supreme Court spared the life of an “intellectually disabled” death row inmate, dismissing an appeal by Alabama officials who claimed he is eligible for execution. The Supreme Court spared the life of an “intellectually disabled” death row inmate, dismissing an appeal by Alabama officials who claimed he is eligible for execution. Politics The Supreme Court spared the life of an “intellectually disabled” death row inmate, dismissing an appeal by Alabama officials who claimed he is eligible for execution.
The Democratic National Committee has released a report on the party’s 2024 presidential election loss. The Democratic National Committee has released a report on the party’s 2024 presidential election loss. Politics The Democratic National Committee has released a report on the party’s 2024 presidential election loss.
NOAA forecasters have released their outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA forecasters have released their outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. US NOAA forecasters have released their outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Tex., and Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., discuss the volunteer effort which saw more than 20 veteran lawmakers gathering in an act of remembrance. Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Tex., and Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., discuss the volunteer effort which saw more than 20 veteran lawmakers gathering in an act of remembrance. Politics Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Tex., and Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., discuss the volunteer effort which saw more than 20 veteran lawmakers gathering in an act of remembrance.