Motorcyclist dead after collision in Richmond Hill
Police say a motorcyclist has died after an early morning collision in Richmond Hill. The incident happened at about 6:15 a.m. in the Highway 7 and Leslie Street area. The victim, who is believed to be in his 30s, was transported to hospital with serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle. He was
Heat and smog warnings ahead of Canada Day weekend
Smog advisories were issued for much of southern Ontario on Friday, with a hot and sunny Canada Day long weekend expected to draw crowds into cottage country. Environment Canada says that Friday’s clear skies and high of 31 C is only the beginning of gorgeous temperatures expected over the weekend. Highs of about 30 C
New cross-border shopping rules take effect
TORONTO – Canadian bargain hunters and communities within easy reach of the U.S. border are beginning a new chapter in their relationship with U.S. retailers with new rules on duty-free shopping that went into effect Friday. The changes — previously announced in this year’s federal budget — put increased pressure on Canadian retailers and other
Guns N’ Roses plots extensive 2023 world tour with 4 Canadian dates
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Guns N’ Roses is hitting the road in 2023, mapping out an extensive, five-month world tour that will hit stadiums, arenas and festivals around the world, including multiple shows in Canada. The tour begins June 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel, before making its way across Europe for
Grounded gondolas: Venice canals dry up amid Italy drought – National
Grounded gondolas and dry canals have sapped the romantic energy out of Venice, disappointing tourists in one of Italy‘s most visited cities. A general view of a dry canal for low tide on February 16, 2023, in Venice, Italy. Getty Images Weeks of dry winter weather and no rain have turned Venice’s iconic waterways into
Close Roxham Road border crossing within 30 days, Poilievre urges
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the federal government to close the Roxham Road border crossing within 30 days amid a rising influx of migrants entering Quebec irregularly and spurring calls from Quebec leaders who say their communities cannot keep up with the pace. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, Poilievre laid the
Pedestrian dies from her injuries after being hit by light pole following Toronto crash
Toronto police say a woman has died 10 days after she was hit by a toppled light pole that had been struck by a vehicle. The incident happened Jan. 6 at 3:17 p.m. at Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue West, south of Eglinton Avenue. Police said a 2018 white freightliner delivery truck was parked in the northbound …
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