Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe says she was “surprised and shocked” to learn that a Waterloo Regional Police Service sniper was deployed as part of law enforcement’s efforts to manage an unsanctioned street party during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the city’s university district. Waterloo police confirmed to The Canadian Press that a photo and video circulating of a sniper monitoring the St. Patrick’s Day crowd on Saturday was indeed a Waterloo police officer. McCabe says she has requested a meeting with police Chief Mark Crowell to ask why officers felt a sniper was necessary to respond to the street party. …
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Toronto and the GTHA are under a special weather statement for strong winds until Tuesday. The multi-day wind event will see strong gusts of between 70 and 90 km/h, which could result in downed tree branches and isolated power outages. “For Monday, strong winds will remain from the southeast to start the day, but then shift to the southwest. Those southwesterly winds are known to pump in warmer air into the GTA and will make the atmosphere more unstable as the cold front rolls towards the GTA. Gusts on Monday could be as strong as 90 km/h during the afternoon.”…
Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points as the Toronto Raptors upset the Detroit Pistons 119-108 on Sunday. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., added 27 points and six rebounds as Toronto (38-29) won back-to-back games. The win helped the Raptors hang on to sixth in the Eastern Conference. Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each had a double-double. Poeltl finished with 21 points and a season-high 18 rebounds while Barnes added 14 points and pulled down 10 boards. Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine assists as the first-place Pistons (48-19) had their three-game win streak snapped. Jalen Duren had a…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “KPop Demon Hunters,” Amy Madigan and “Frankenstein” won early awards at the 98th Academy Awards, and the first Oscar for best casting went to Cassandra Kulukundis for “One Battle After Another.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences introduced the casting category for the first time in 2026. The inaugural award went to the best picture favorite. “I have to thank the academy for even adding this category,” said Kulukundis. As expected, the Netflix sensation “KPop Demon Hunters,” 2025’s most-watched film, won best animated feature. It was a big win for Netflix but a more…
Nineteen players, six coaches and a three-part game plan. Read MoreHere’s how the hoops team claimed its spot as national champs — again Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Nineteen players, six coaches and a three-part game plan. Read More
Gender economist Katica Roy breaks down the latest data, which shows that the gender pay gap more than doubles over the course of a woman’s career. Gender economist Katica Roy breaks down the latest data, which shows that the gender pay gap more than doubles over the course of a woman’s career. US Gender economist Katica Roy breaks down the latest data, which shows that the gender pay gap more than doubles over the course of a woman’s career.
Hollywood’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Dolby Theater on Oscars night. Hollywood’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Dolby Theater on Oscars night. GMA Hollywood’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Dolby Theater on Oscars night.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra nearly had a wipeout before even hitting the red carpet at the Oscars … after their golf cart ride to the entrance got a little too wild. We’re told the couple’s Sprinter van didn’t get clearance to drive all the… Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra nearly had a wipeout before even hitting the red carpet at the Oscars … after their golf cart ride to the entrance got a little too wild. We’re told the couple’s Sprinter van didn’t get clearance to drive all the… Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra nearly had a wipeout before even…
Oscars host Conan O’Brien came out swinging in his opening monologue, going right after Netflix honcho Ted Sarandos! In a hilarious barb, Conan kidded that this marked Ted’s first time in a theater. And it’s a good thing Ted seems to have a sense… Oscars host Conan O’Brien came out swinging in his opening monologue, going right after Netflix honcho Ted Sarandos! In a hilarious barb, Conan kidded that this marked Ted’s first time in a theater. And it’s a good thing Ted seems to have a sense… Oscars host Conan O’Brien came out swinging in his opening monologue, going right…
Another day, another round of Guess Who — so can you figure out which acting legend we’re chatting with in this video? Here’s a hint … he’s a true British icon with one of the most legendary film careers in the game. These days, he’s 92… Another day, another round of Guess Who — so can you figure out which acting legend we’re chatting with in this video? Here’s a hint … he’s a true British icon with one of the most legendary film careers in the game. These days, he’s 92… Another day, another round of Guess Who — so…
An insane video is going viral right now of a man appearing to chomp on a cigarette live on television during a news report on President Trump’s Ohio visit. Watch the video … a man smoking a cigarette creeps up behind a reporter during a news… An insane video is going viral right now of a man appearing to chomp on a cigarette live on television during a news report on President Trump’s Ohio visit. Watch the video … a man smoking a cigarette creeps up behind a reporter during a news… An insane video is going viral right now of…
“Married at First Sight” stars Madison and David are engaged … after beginning their relationship with a bombshell cheating scandal. Madison shared the news on her Instagram Stories, posting a video of David popping the question in a crowded… ”Married at First Sight” stars Madison and David are engaged … after beginning their relationship with a bombshell cheating scandal. Madison shared the news on her Instagram Stories, posting a video of David popping the question in a crowded… “Married at First Sight” stars Madison and David are engaged … after beginning their relationship with a bombshell cheating scandal. Madison shared the…
Bert Kreischer had a super close call Sunday. His tour bus burned to the ground! Bert shared a picture of the charred vehicle, writing, “We are all safe but my bus is gone — God works in mysterious ways.” Look at the pic … the bus is completely… Bert Kreischer had a super close call Sunday. His tour bus burned to the ground! Bert shared a picture of the charred vehicle, writing, “We are all safe but my bus is gone — God works in mysterious ways.” Look at the pic … the bus is completely… Bert Kreischer had a super…
It’s hot in Los Angeles and the 2026 Oscars red carpet was even hotter … the stars brought their absolute best to Hollywood’s biggest night, and we’ve collected all the best looks for you to see in one place! Chase Stokes was super smooth in a… It’s hot in Los Angeles and the 2026 Oscars red carpet was even hotter … the stars brought their absolute best to Hollywood’s biggest night, and we’ve collected all the best looks for you to see in one place! Chase Stokes was super smooth in a… It’s hot in Los Angeles and the 2026 Oscars…
Three major wildfires, including the largest one in Nebraska history, have burned around 600,000 acres of wildland in rural central and western Nebraska . Three major wildfires, including the largest one in Nebraska history, have burned around 600,000 acres of wildland in rural central and western Nebraska . US Three major wildfires, including the largest one in Nebraska history, have burned around 600,000 acres of wildland in rural central and western Nebraska .
Judy Pace — who starred in the 1971 classic “Brian’s Song” — has reportedly died. The actress’ daughters Shawn and Julia Pace Mitchell confirmed the passing to Deadline, saying their mother “died peacefully in her sleep” Wednesday and was… Judy Pace — who starred in the 1971 classic “Brian’s Song” — has reportedly died. The actress’ daughters Shawn and Julia Pace Mitchell confirmed the passing to Deadline, saying their mother “died peacefully in her sleep” Wednesday and was… Judy Pace — who starred in the 1971 classic “Brian’s Song” — has reportedly died. The actress’ daughters Shawn and Julia Pace Mitchell…
Jesse James’ estranged wife Bonnie Rotten (Alaina James) was arrested in Texas … TMZ has learned. According to jail records, seen by TMZ, Alaina was booked into the Hays County Jail Saturday night on a charge of assault causing bodily injury… Jesse James’ estranged wife Bonnie Rotten (Alaina James) was arrested in Texas … TMZ has learned. According to jail records, seen by TMZ, Alaina was booked into the Hays County Jail Saturday night on a charge of assault causing bodily injury… Jesse James’ estranged wife Bonnie Rotten (Alaina James) was arrested in Texas … TMZ has learned. According to jail…
Tom Hanks’ son, Chet Hanks, is back in town after his Colombia travel drama … and he wasted no time hitting the Hollywood party scene with his mom, Rita Wilson. The actor and model stepped out with his mom at the CAA pre-Oscars party in L.A.… Tom Hanks’ son, Chet Hanks, is back in town after his Colombia travel drama … and he wasted no time hitting the Hollywood party scene with his mom, Rita Wilson. The actor and model stepped out with his mom at the CAA pre-Oscars party in L.A.… Tom Hanks’ son, Chet Hanks, is back in town…
All the top moments from the 98th Academy Awards, airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. All the top moments from the 98th Academy Awards, airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. GMA All the top moments from the 98th Academy Awards, airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Shawn Mendes and his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine looked like they were enjoying a laid-back day in Malibu … though things got a little too casual at one point. TMZ has obtained video of the “In My Blood” singer out for a stroll with the Brazilian… Shawn Mendes and his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine looked like they were enjoying a laid-back day in Malibu … though things got a little too casual at one point. TMZ has obtained video of the “In My Blood” singer out for a stroll with the Brazilian… Shawn Mendes and his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine looked like they were…