Author: MAK Gojar

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that while his government could appropriate one third of a waterfront park under legislation to enable expansion of Toronto’s island airport, it will remain as a park. A bill is before the legislature that would allow the province to take over the City of Toronto’s role in Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, as Ford pushes for an expansion to allow jets to land. The legislation could also see the province appropriate one third of the waterfront Little Norway Park, the former site of a Second World War training base used by the Norwegian Air Force, and…

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The famous search engine and question-and-service “Ask Jeeves” has shut down after three decades. ​The famous search engine and question-and-service “Ask Jeeves” has shut down after three decades.  Technology The famous search engine and question-and-service “Ask Jeeves” has shut down after three decades. 

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Federal prosecutors on Monday sided with The New York Times, which petitioned a judge in White Plains, New York, to unseal a purported suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein.   ​Federal prosecutors on Monday sided with The New York Times, which petitioned a judge in White Plains, New York, to unseal a purported suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein.    US Federal prosecutors on Monday sided with The New York Times, which petitioned a judge in White Plains, New York, to unseal a purported suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein.   

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Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has died ​Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has died  Business Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has died 

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Zahkee Williams, a fifth grade math teacher at Camden Promise Charter School, reflects on his path to teaching, classroom challenges and what he hopes students remember. ​Zahkee Williams, a fifth grade math teacher at Camden Promise Charter School, reflects on his path to teaching, classroom challenges and what he hopes students remember.  US Zahkee Williams, a fifth grade math teacher at Camden Promise Charter School, reflects on his path to teaching, classroom challenges and what he hopes students remember. 

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A plainclothes Secret Service officer observed a “suspicious individual that appeared to have a firearm,” USSS Deputy Director Matt Quinn said during a press briefing. ​A plainclothes Secret Service officer observed a “suspicious individual that appeared to have a firearm,” USSS Deputy Director Matt Quinn said during a press briefing.  US A plainclothes Secret Service officer observed a “suspicious individual that appeared to have a firearm,” USSS Deputy Director Matt Quinn said during a press briefing. 

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their lawsuit centered around their film “It Ends With Us.” ​Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their lawsuit centered around their film “It Ends With Us.”  GMA Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their lawsuit centered around their film “It Ends With Us.” 

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May The 4th Be With You! The Mandalorian and Grogu celebrate Star Wars Day with new footage from the upcoming movie. ​May The 4th Be With You! The Mandalorian and Grogu celebrate Star Wars Day with new footage from the upcoming movie.  GMA May The 4th Be With You! The Mandalorian and Grogu celebrate Star Wars Day with new footage from the upcoming movie. 

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Police say a driver has plowed into a group of people in the center of the German city of Leipzig and several were injured ​Police say a driver has plowed into a group of people in the center of the German city of Leipzig and several were injured  International Police say a driver has plowed into a group of people in the center of the German city of Leipzig and several were injured 

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The Supreme Court on Monday issued an administrative stay of a lower court order that had rolled back access to mifepristone nationwide. ​The Supreme Court on Monday issued an administrative stay of a lower court order that had rolled back access to mifepristone nationwide.  Politics The Supreme Court on Monday issued an administrative stay of a lower court order that had rolled back access to mifepristone nationwide. 

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A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several illnesses. ​A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several illnesses.  Health A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several illnesses. 

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A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the airline said. ​A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the airline said.  US A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the airline said. 

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A former employee allegedly rammed his car through the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. The car was packed with explosives and the driver killed in the explosion, officials said. ​A former employee allegedly rammed his car through the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. The car was packed with explosives and the driver killed in the explosion, officials said.  WNT A former employee allegedly rammed his car through the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. The car was packed with explosives and the driver killed in the explosion, officials said. 

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely told his talk show audience that his voice was “a little under the weather.” The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, didn’t say what sent Giuliani, 81, to the hospital, how long he’s been there or what his prognosis is. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,” Goodman said in a statement. He said that…

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Even dark-tinted glasses couldn’t conceal the tears that welled up in Katherine Kennedy-Boisvert’s eyes. She looked up towards the scorching sun in an attempt to hold them in, though the sun only made them more visible. Read MoreDozens attended Peter Clark’s vigil on a warm but windy Sunday afternoon at the Weybridge Park in Barrhaven to commemorate the late crossing guard who was killed in a hit-and-run  Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Even dark-tinted glasses couldn’t conceal the tears that welled up in Katherine Kennedy-Boisvert’s eyes. She looked up towards the scorching sun in an attempt to hold them in, though the…

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Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man who allegedly shot himself during an attempted home invasion, according to investigators. Authorities were initially called to a home near Steven Street at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from “serious gunshot injuries” and he was transported to a local medical centre for treatment. “Investigators identified a blood trail believed to be associated to the shooting and while following it, located a discarded firearm,” detectives wrote in a press release issued Sunday. “Based on the evidence at hand, Detectives believe…

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Community Living BC Accessibility Advocate David Johnston was in Pouce Coupe Wednesday to outline and underline wheelchair accessibility issues to elected officials firsthand. All four councillors and mayor Danielle Veach took part in the challenge, designed to underline the challenges for those less mobile. Read MorePouce Coupe, British Columbia  News, Local News, community living, wheelchair accessible Community Living BC Accessibility Advocate David Johnston was in Pouce Coupe Wednesday to outline and underline wheelchair accessibility issues to elected officials firsthand. All four councillors and mayor Danielle Veach took part in the challenge, designed to underline the challenges for those less mobile. Read More 

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The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Jarrett Allen had a double-double with 22 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past Toronto 114-102 in Game 7 of their first-round series. The Cavaliers will travel to Detroit on Tuesday for Game 1 of their second-round series against the Pistons. Detroit eliminated the Orlando Magic with a 116-94 victory in Game 7 of their first-round matchup earlier in the day. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists as Toronto fell to 0-11 in post-season games in Cleveland. The Raptors were again without all-star forward…

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