Author: MAK Gojar

A building developer accused of illegally cutting down trees across Toronto has had another allegation made against them. Residents in the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue area say developer Modcity came and cut down several trees on a property on Kirknewton Road late at night on a lot they don’t actually own yet. “They cut down one big tree … there was two other trees here. In the video, you’ll see one of them still standing, the other one was cut down,” said local resident Stephanie Pacheco. “They came back because now that tree is no longer there so I…

Read More

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Toronto Blue Jays plan to “re-evaluate” Jeff Hoffman’s status as closer while they consider ways to get the struggling right-hander back to form.  Manager John Schneider added Wednesday morning that he didn’t want to make a knee-jerk decision after pulling Hoffman from another difficult inning Tuesday, in which he allowed a run on two singles and two hit by pitches to threaten a three-run lead.  Louis Varland induced a double-play ball from Nolan Schanuel to secure Tuesday’s 4-2 win, leaving questions about how to handle Hoffman moving forward after a third rough outing in his last four appearances.…

Read More

Lawyers for a MiWay bus driver argued in court Wednesday that she attempted to apply the brakes several times before a multi-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one person and injured eight others three years ago. Baljeet Dhaliwal has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing death in the June 2023 crash, which resulted in the death of 50-year-old Sharron Williams. The violent crash was captured on dashcam video from a separate vehicle. It shows the bus plowing into the back of Williams’ car as she sat stopped at a red light at the intersection of Derry Road and…

Read More

Manitoba Indigenous leaders denounced the province’s wildfire plan released Tuesday, saying issues affecting First Nations communities have not been resolved. The province released an interim report following the 2025 wildfire season, one of the worst in decades. First Nations leaders say that season exposed major gaps, especially in northern infrastructure, evacuation response, and how decisions are made.  “How many press conferences do we need to have? How loud do we need to speak when we say that we have the solutions, and our leadership know what they need for their communities?” said Kyra Wilson, Grand Chief, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.…

Read More

A Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation mother demands answers after she claims her newborn baby was taken away from the Portage District General Hospital without explanation last week. Heather Helen Beaulieu says her son Frank Jake Beaulieu Jr. was born on April 15 at 10:09 a.m., weighing 8 pounds and 6 ounces. Beaulieu says he was healthy. Her family was happy. That was until the Child and Family Services (CFS) came to her hospital room and took the newborn away, Beaulieu says. Sheldon Desjarlais, a spokesperson for the family, says Beaulieu wasn’t given any paperwork. “The case worker didn’t get…

Read More

There is “zero” chance the Ottawa Redblacks will use the first-overall choice in next week’s Canadian Football League draft to actually take the “best player” of those eligible, even though he’s a locally grown product and considerably better than the rest. Read MoreOne thing they won’t do is take Ottawa’s Akheem Mesidor, who could be a first-round NFL draft pick.  Ottawa Redblacks, CFL, Football, NFL, Sports, Canadian Football League, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun There is “zero” chance the Ottawa Redblacks will use the first-overall choice in next week’s Canadian Football League draft to actually take the “best player” of those eligible, even…

Read More

A man was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the Bells Corners neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon. Read MoreThe victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, Ottawa police said.  News, Local News, Bells Corners, Ottawa police service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, stabbing A man was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the Bells Corners neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon. Read More 

Read More

A 23-year-old Brampton man is facing a number of fraud charges after two elderly victims were scammed into making phony home repairs. Toronto police say a group of men approached the victims in July 2024, presenting themselves as legitimate contractors and workers with the City of Toronto. “The victims paid for “roof repairs”, “mandatory backyard clean-ups” and “emergency home repairs,” police said in a release on Wednesday. The repairs were never completed or required.” On April 21, 2026, 23-year-old Arashdeep Singh was arrested and charged with three counts of fraud over $5,000, three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over…

Read More

The Ford government held a rare late-night session at Queen’s Park as it attempts to pass its omnibus budget bill, which includes controversial changes to freedom of information (FOI) laws. A normal legislative process sees bills go to committee, where affected groups and members of the public have a chance to weigh in, and committee members from the government and opposition can propose and debate amendments. But government house leader Steve Clark indicated last week they would bypass all of that for the budget bill that includes changes to the province’s conservation authorities, caps resale ticket prices, and most controversially,…

Read More

An attorney representing the wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant said she was misled about her release from immigration detention Wednesday and faces deportation. ​An attorney representing the wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant said she was misled about her release from immigration detention Wednesday and faces deportation.  US An attorney representing the wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant said she was misled about her release from immigration detention Wednesday and faces deportation. 

Read More

The investigation began on March 8, after the individual reported a possible human skull near a wooded area of Hickory Hill, in southeast Memphis, police said. ​The investigation began on March 8, after the individual reported a possible human skull near a wooded area of Hickory Hill, in southeast Memphis, police said.  US The investigation began on March 8, after the individual reported a possible human skull near a wooded area of Hickory Hill, in southeast Memphis, police said. 

Read More

Before U.S. negotiators could take off for a second round of face-to-face talks with Iran, the White House’s hopes for a quick diplomatic breakthrough came crashing down. ​Before U.S. negotiators could take off for a second round of face-to-face talks with Iran, the White House’s hopes for a quick diplomatic breakthrough came crashing down.  Politics Before U.S. negotiators could take off for a second round of face-to-face talks with Iran, the White House’s hopes for a quick diplomatic breakthrough came crashing down. 

Read More

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan “is departing the administration, effective immediately,” the Pentagon’s top spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. ​Secretary of the Navy John Phelan “is departing the administration, effective immediately,” the Pentagon’s top spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.  Politics Secretary of the Navy John Phelan “is departing the administration, effective immediately,” the Pentagon’s top spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. 

Read More

Trump said the Iranian regime was “seriously fractured” as part of his pretext for indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran a day before the previous one expired. ​Trump said the Iranian regime was “seriously fractured” as part of his pretext for indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran a day before the previous one expired.  Politics Trump said the Iranian regime was “seriously fractured” as part of his pretext for indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran a day before the previous one expired. 

Read More

The new National Geographic documentary “Secret of the Bees” offers a glimpse into the world and importance of bees. ​The new National Geographic documentary “Secret of the Bees” offers a glimpse into the world and importance of bees.  Entertainment The new National Geographic documentary “Secret of the Bees” offers a glimpse into the world and importance of bees. 

Read More

D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of the teen, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, officials said. ​D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of the teen, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, officials said.  US D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of the teen, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, officials said. 

Read More

This time around, the president did not provide a new deadline for how long the ceasefire extension will last.  ​This time around, the president did not provide a new deadline for how long the ceasefire extension will last.   Politics This time around, the president did not provide a new deadline for how long the ceasefire extension will last.  

Read More