Ontario’s colleges and universities minister has barred three career colleges from being able to offer publicly funded student financial assistance until at least 2030, after previously blocking them from the program just for this year. An order in May from Nolan Quinn meant that six schools, including four Academy of Learning locations, could not access the Ontario Student Assistance Program for the 2026-27 academic year, which most of them are fighting in court. Quinn’s decision followed government inspections that found evidence suggesting third parties were completing the coursework — sometimes entire courses in one day — and a few students…
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Toronto police say they will provide an update Wednesday morning on an abduction investigation involving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Chief of Police Myron Demkiw will address reporters at 11 a.m. at Toronto Police Headquarters, where he will be joined by Chief Superintendent Joe Matthews of Detective Operations. Police have released few details about the investigation ahead of the briefing. The Canadian Armed Forces consist of personnel serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force. It was not immediately clear whether the investigation involves active-duty military personnel, reservists or individuals connected to the armed…
A watermain break in Scarborough has led to a sinkhole and road closure along Kennedy Road early Wednesday morning, causing traffic disruptions and TTC bus detours. Toronto police said they received reports of a watermain break near Kennedy Road and McNicoll Avenue at approximately 4:31 a.m. The break damaged the roadway, creating a sinkhole and compromising the asphalt in the area. No injuries were reported. As a result, northbound Kennedy Road is closed at McNicoll Avenue while crews assess the damage and work to make repairs. According to Toronto traffic officials, the northbound lanes of Kennedy Road at McNicoll Avenue…
E-bikes and e-scooters are having their moment across North America. Along with the popularity comes the criticism against them, citing safety concerns, etiquette, lack of regulation and more. Host Maria Kestane is speaking with Ahmed El-Geneidy, a professor at McGill University’s School of Urban Planning, about the popularity of micromobility, what infrastructure is needed across provinces to keep everyone safe, and who bears the responsibility for when things go south. You can subscribe to The Big Story podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.E-bikes and e-scooters are having their moment across North America. Along with the popularity comes the criticism against…
A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open more than a decade after the Chinese side of it was built, in the latest sign of closer ties between the two countries A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open more than a decade after the Chinese side of it was built, in the latest sign of closer ties between the two countries Business A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open more than a decade after the Chinese side of it was built, in the latest sign of closer ties…
Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus. Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus. US Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus.
Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability Business Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability
At least 600,000 people were without power early on Wednesday in Ukraine, after Russia launched an aerial attack that struck energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said. At least 600,000 people were without power early on Wednesday in Ukraine, after Russia launched an aerial attack that struck energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said. International At least 600,000 people were without power early on Wednesday in Ukraine, after Russia launched an aerial attack that struck energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said.
The same judge issued a temporary restraining order last month. The same judge issued a temporary restraining order last month. Politics The same judge issued a temporary restraining order last month.
President Donald Trump and his advisers are mulling whether to no longer livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. President Donald Trump and his advisers are mulling whether to no longer livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Politics President Donald Trump and his advisers are mulling whether to no longer livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced that a man involved in rigging college basketball games has been sentenced to six years in prison Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced that a man involved in rigging college basketball games has been sentenced to six years in prison Sports Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced that a man involved in rigging college basketball games has been sentenced to six years in prison
Families along the East Coast woke up to a majestic sight in the sky during SpaceX’s launch to the ISS. Families along the East Coast woke up to a majestic sight in the sky during SpaceX’s launch to the ISS. WNT Families along the East Coast woke up to a majestic sight in the sky during SpaceX’s launch to the ISS.
Authorities responded to a room at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pocono Township, on Monday for a suicidal caller, according to the complaint. Authorities responded to a room at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pocono Township, on Monday for a suicidal caller, according to the complaint. US Authorities responded to a room at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pocono Township, on Monday for a suicidal caller, according to the complaint.
Tropical Storm Trudy has formed in the Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm Trudy has formed in the Pacific Ocean US Tropical Storm Trudy has formed in the Pacific Ocean
Potential jurors in the federal trial of Payton Gendron are expected to be questioned by attorneys on Tuesday about their opinions on the death penalty. Potential jurors in the federal trial of Payton Gendron are expected to be questioned by attorneys on Tuesday about their opinions on the death penalty. US Potential jurors in the federal trial of Payton Gendron are expected to be questioned by attorneys on Tuesday about their opinions on the death penalty.
Eyewitnesses described to ABC News the harrowing events that led to a death at an amusement park in Georgia. Eyewitnesses described to ABC News the harrowing events that led to a death at an amusement park in Georgia. US Eyewitnesses described to ABC News the harrowing events that led to a death at an amusement park in Georgia.
ICE’s tactics are facing increased scrutiny after video showed agents pulling a man from his car in New Jersey in front of his young children. ICE’s tactics are facing increased scrutiny after video showed agents pulling a man from his car in New Jersey in front of his young children. GMA ICE’s tactics are facing increased scrutiny after video showed agents pulling a man from his car in New Jersey in front of his young children.
Royce and Rachel Moser appeared in court on Tuesday for their arraignments in the killing of Karoline Heintz, a college student who was found dead in her car in August. Royce and Rachel Moser appeared in court on Tuesday for their arraignments in the killing of Karoline Heintz, a college student who was found dead in her car in August. US Royce and Rachel Moser appeared in court on Tuesday for their arraignments in the killing of Karoline Heintz, a college student who was found dead in her car in August.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis — the only person ever charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur — was sentenced Tuesday in a Las Vegas court after being convicted. Duane “Keffe D” Davis — the only person ever charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur — was sentenced Tuesday in a Las Vegas court after being convicted. US Duane “Keffe D” Davis — the only person ever charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur — was sentenced Tuesday in a Las Vegas court after being convicted.
Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter Health Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter