Jasper National Park is one of the most gorgeous protected pieces of wilderness in the world, attracting about 2.5 million visitors every year. But there are now fears for the community’s future as a devastating wildfire threatens it. Eric Sorensen looks at what makes Jasper so exceptional, and the hope that its beauty can be
A collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle in Scarborough has left one man dead. Toronto police say they received a call for a crash near Sheppard Avenue East and Atrium Lane, north of Kingston Road, shortly before 7:30 p.m. The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was transported to the hospital, where he was
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested three members of the Bacchus Motorcycle Club in connection with a year-long investigation into auto theft that also saw the group’s Oakville clubhouse raided. OPP say that the investigation, dubbed Project Abstract, began in June 2023 after the OPP-led Biker Enforcement Unit received information that members of the club were
Despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election, his long-lasting political career is sure to leave an impact on U.S. history. From pulling out troops from Afghanistan, to stemming the flow of illegal immigrants, to kickstarting the American economy after the pandemic, he also led NATO to help defend Ukraine against Russia’s
U.S. President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday, after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump. He endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to replace him as candidate, shortly after his initial announcement. Biden, 81, said in a post on social media platform X that he will remain
The Canadian government has denied a request to lift economic sanctions imposed on the daughters of a Russian billionaire and alleged “close associate” of President Vladimir Putin.Records obtained by Motorcycle accident toronto today show that Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly rejected the appeals of Larisa and Ekaterina Fridman, whose father is banking tycoon Mikhail Fridman.Wanted by the
A consumer rights advocate says the country’s airline regulator, the Canadian Transportation Agency, is pressuring passengers to stay silent about its rulings on their complaints. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Wednesday July 10, 2024.
There are new signs that Canada’s housing market might be perking up. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released an updated housing outlook on Friday, and the numbers were up on a month-over-month basis in June following an interest rate cut. Mackenzie Gray reports on what it means for expectations around home sales and prices.
A collision in East York left a motorcyclist seriously injured Saturday night. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of O’Connor Drive and Amsterdam Avenue shortly after 10:30 p.m. for a collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle. Toronto police say the motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Images from the scene
As climate change disrupts ocean temperatures, a significant trend is emerging: more sharks are heading north into Canadian waters. And experts say Canadians may need to get used to these new marine neighbours as sightings increase along the coast.This northward shift includes great white sharks, tiger sharks and blacktip sharks, which are now appearing closer