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January 8, 2026
Man in hospital after vehicle 'slid' into water near Ashbridges Bay
The vehicle was “almost fully” submerged in the water, police said.
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal officials and local leaders clashed Wednesday over their differing characterizations of a fatal shooting by an Im...
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January 8, 2026
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifes...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Mogadishu's first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia ’s capital ranges from machine gunne...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Photos show migratory birds after their arrival at an Indian wildlife sanctuary
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Various species of migratory birds arrived on Wednesday at a wetland in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on the outski...
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January 8, 2026
Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is now on board with a hard-hitting sanctions package meant to economically cripple Moscow as his a...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Vancouver orchestra won't sue violinist who broke NDA to speak out about alleged rape
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it won't be taking legal action against a violinist who broke a non-disclosure agreement t...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Toronto's 2026 property tax has been announced. Here's how much it is
The city was facing an estimated $1 billion operating shortfall heading into 2026, as well as lower revenues.
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January 8, 2026
These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says it's going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the Un...
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January 8, 2026
Vancouver Island logging protesters hit out at arson 'insinuation'
VICTORIA - A group protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island is hitting out at an "insinuation" they were involved in the suspected...
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January 8, 2026
London Drugs shuts Downtown Eastside store, citing safety and operational conditions
VANCOUVER - Retail giant London Drugs says it is shutting down its location in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as of Feb. 1, citing a "careful...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
After losing home in wildfire, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for LA mayor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, announced W...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Teenager found dead after house fire in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY - Police in Langley, B.C., say a 15-year-old has died in a house fire in the city.
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed
VANCOUVER - The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau alleging he wa...
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January 8, 2026
Photos show a military funeral for Venezuelan soldiers killed during US operation
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s military held a funeral Wednesday for some of the soldiers killed during the U.S. operation that captu...
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January 8, 2026
Photos show Venezuelans mourning loved ones killed during US operation to capture Nicolás Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans gathered in mourning as the country’s military held a mass funeral in Caracas for dozens of soldiers k...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Father of dead toddler Nathaniel McLellan confronted babysitter looking for answers, trial hears
In an audio recording that he made, she tells him why she didn’t call 911 after the 15-month-old collapsed.
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January 8, 2026
Fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis raises questions about officers firing at moving vehicles
The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has thrust a long-running and deeply contested qu...
The Toronto Star
January 8, 2026
Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has thrust a long-running and deeply contested qu...
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January 8, 2026
Man receives suspended sentence for defacing National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA - A man who pleaded guilty after defacing Canada's National Holocaust Monument has received a suspended sentence and two years of pro...
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January 8, 2026
One person stabbed inside Dufferin Station, second person stabbed nearby Wednesday night
Both victims suffered injuries Wednesday night that are not life-threatening, police said. A male suspect with short blond hair, wearing an...
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January 8, 2026
Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strike
"It was a Great Honor to speak with the President of Colombia," Trump said about a phone call with Gustavo Petro — only days after Trump flo...
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January 8, 2026
Trump invites Colombian president to White House days after threatening it with military strike
"It was a Great Honor to speak with the President of Colombia," Trump posted on social media Wednesday — days after he suggested the possibi...
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January 7, 2026
Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees from Fani Willis' office over election interference case
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump is seeking more than $6.2 million in attorney fees and costs from the Fulton County District Attorney'...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Man who held himself out as Native American activist sentenced to 46 years for serial rapes
SEATTLE (AP) — A man who held himself out as a Native American activist was sentenced Wednesday to 46 years in prison for drugging and rapin...
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January 7, 2026
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) — Overpowering Speaker Mike Johnson, a bipartisan coalition in the House voted Wednesday to push forward a measure that woul...
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January 7, 2026
Man appealing human smuggling convictions to represent himself in U.S. court
One of two men convicted in a human smuggling operation along the Canada-U.S. border has been granted approval to proceed with his appeal in...
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January 7, 2026
Two people stabbed at Dufferin Station, suspect sought
Police are looking for a male with short blond hair and wearing an orange construction jacket and black hat after the stabbing early Wednesd...
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January 7, 2026
Chrystia Freeland resigning as Toronto MP on Friday
Earlier this week, Freeland accepted a voluntary role as an economic development adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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January 7, 2026
US will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
Trump signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 international bodies, including those affiliated with the United Nations.
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
U.S. will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
Trump signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 international bodies, including those affiliated with the United Nations.
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
U.S. will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
Many targets are U.N.-related bodies focusing on climate, labour, migration and other issues the Trump administration says cater to diversit...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give the first State of the Union address of his second term on...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Woman, 90, is fourth Quebec senior to die after being found outside in past month
MONTREAL - Quebec's coroner is investigating the case of a 90-year-old woman who died after her body was found outside her retirement home o...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo edi...
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January 7, 2026
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dang...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
TTC board warned of 'terrifying' outlook for next year during budget debate
TTC staff warned that there would be a $379-million shortfall next year requiring a huge fare increase, if no additional funding comes from...
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January 7, 2026
Nebraska senator faces historic expulsion vote over sexual misconduct allegations
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers were asked Wednesday to consider a motion to expel...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires
ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — It is a sight Ted Koerner feared he might never see again after his house burned down: His treasured golden retrieve...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Driver shot in Minneapolis is the at least the fifth person killed in US immigration crackdown
The fatal shooting Wednesday of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis was at least the fifth death to result from the aggressive...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Driver shot in Minneapolis is at least the fifth person killed in US immigration crackdown
The fatal shooting Wednesday of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis was at least the fifth death to result from the aggressive...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Police investigate deaths of two people found in Delta, B.C., home
DELTA, B.C. - The Delta Police Department says it is investigating the deaths of two people.
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January 7, 2026
US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday that it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegat...
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January 7, 2026
Kashechewan First Nation planning evacuation after water system failure
A remote First Nation in northern Ontario says it is looking to evacuate the entire community in the coming days due to multiple failures in...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Trump says U.S. will 'be there' for NATO as threats toward Greenland rattle alliance
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said the United States will "be there" for NATO after the White House refused to rule out the use of mil...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Moe says he hopes Carney can make trade progress in visit to China next week
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's glad to see Prime Minister Mark Carney go to China next week to talk trade as punishing ta...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Officials in Connecticut and Arizona are defending their decision to refuse a request by the U.S. Justice Department...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026
Propane-leaking Zamboni set off chain reaction blast in Alberta arena: officials
TABER, ALBERTA, CANADA - Officials in the southern Alberta town of Taber say it was a leaky Zamboni that set off a chain reaction fireball b...
The Toronto Star
January 7, 2026