A transport truck fire early Friday forced the full closure of the eastbound collector lanes of Hwy. 401 at Winston Churchill Boulevard in Mississauga. The fire was reported around 1:58 a.m., prompting an emergency response and an immediate shutdown of the affected stretch of the highway. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say no injuries were reported, and crews have been focused on extinguishing the blaze and managing cleanup efforts. The northbound Winston Churchill ramp to the eastbound 401 has also been closed to prevent additional traffic from entering the blocked area. OPP officers remain on scene and warn that the closure…
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Bonnie Crombie, who is vying for her old job as Mississauga mayor back, has released a plan to combat the new 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States fell apart last week, which Prime Minister Mark Carney said was due to the Trump administration introducing unacceptable measures including restrictions on Canada’s ability to sign deals with other countries. In a press release obtained by 680 NewsRadio expected to released on Thursday, Crombie said her plan includes several measures to protect Mississauga businesses and jobs and help local companies diversify. Some…
Toronto’s Nathan Lukes wore the goat horns in the series opener against Kansas City after snuffing a rally with a baserunning mistake that ended the game. He made up for it on Wednesday night in a 3-0 victory over the Royals at Rogers Centre. Lukes hit a three-run homer and seven pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout as Toronto remained three games behind Cleveland in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. “I think that’s one thing that’s good with this team is we’re good about leaving things in the past,” Lukes said. “And that’s what I needed…
While some students are eager to return to class after a summer of freedom, others face a torrent of anxiety. Whether it’s struggles in the classroom or trouble navigating social relationships, the pressures of school can be most keenly felt in September. And while experts say that has always been a time when worries increase, they note the trend has been growing in recent years. They say that increased time spent online, along with economic and social pressures, is exacerbating mental health concerns for young people. And as the system struggles to keep up with more and more calls for…