Speaking to reporters on Thursday, York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween confirmed the that “burned human remains” found in Parry Sound, Ont. on Aug. 12, have been identified as those from Markham-based real estate agent, Yuk-Ying Anita Mui, who disappeared on Aug, 9.
The Canadian government awarded billions of dollars in contracts earmarked for Indigenous enterprises without always requiring bidders to prove that they were First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, a Motorcycle accident toronto today investigation has found. A program that now helps Indigenous businesses land more than $1.6 billion in contract awards annually, the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB)
In recent months, the young parents to an 18-month-old girl have both received life-threatening news about their health. One has stage four cancer, and the other has a brain tumour that requires risky surgery. As Dan Spector reports, they’ve been heartened by an outpouring of support from the community during the darkest hours.
Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn, known as “Raygun,” faced intense scrutiny after losing all three of her round robin battles at the Olympics. Her unique dance moves became the focus of memes and jokes, causing a wave of backlash. Now, she is addressing the criticism head-on, speaking out about the media scrutiny and backlash she has
A tornado potentially touched down in Ayr, Ont., on Saturday morning amid a tornado warning for much of the area, according to North Dumfries Township. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the area at 10:42 a.m. and said they were “tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. This severe thunderstorm is
One person is dead after a motorcyclist collided with another vehicle in Mississauga early Friday morning, Peel Regional Police say. In a post on social media, Peel police confirmed that the collision occurred shortly after 2 a.m. in the area of Ridgeway and Odyssey drives. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital without
Nearly a year after actor Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose, five people have now been charged in the death of the ‘Friends’ star, including his personal assistant and two doctors. As Neetu Garcha reports, prosecutors allege the group “took advantage” of Perry’s past struggles with substance abuse and addiction to profit off him.
A 34-year-old motorcyclist is facing charges after allegedly striking a Toronto police officer near the Budweiser Stage earlier this month and fleeing the scene. In a release issued Wednesday, police said an officer was directing traffic near the concert venue on the evening of Aug. 7. Just after 7:15 p.m., police said they received a
Collective spending across Canada has been kept afloat by an influx of newcomers but households are feeling the pinch; it’s a phenomenon some economists have dubbed a ‘me-cession.’ Anne Gaviola has more on what’s fueling this belt tightening that has many of the same trappings as a technical recession, with some key differences.
Some air travellers may be feeling more nervous following recent incidents involving airlines, including the recent Alaska Airlines mishap when a door blew out while the plane was mid-air — despite it landing safely, without injuries. As Global’s Sean Previl reports, therapists and psychologists say there are many reasons behind it and ways to cope