Cockroaches, mould, heat: Peel tenants decry rental conditions in surveyPrisha Dev
1 in 3 Peel tenants report cockroaches and pests, as ACORN’s 2025 survey reveals rising rents, poor repairs, and urgent calls for landlord licensing.
Daily Beast roasted for ‘absolutely bonkers’ article defending Florida death row inmates and slamming DeSantis
The Daily Beast faced widespread backlash on Wednesday after publishing an “absolutely bonkers” report claiming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for letting the state carry out executions of…
Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across CanadaGlobalnews Digital
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister…
Bristol sign Wales’ Rees-Zammit on rugby union return
Bristol sign Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit for the 2025-26 Prem Rugby season following his return to rugby union from NFL. BBC News
City council cracks down on ‘vulgar’ merchandise at popular beach destination
Provocative and profanity-labeled merchandise has long been a feature of oceanfront stores in Virginia Beach, but that could soon be a thing of the past if local officials get their…
Mamdani rivals defiant against dropping out despite facing long odds in NYC mayor battle
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he’s confident he could defeat Democratic Party nominee and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in a two-candidate race for New York City mayor. “I believe…
Feds rescue 4 victims including minor in massive LA sex trafficking bust targeting gang
For decades, the infamous Figueora Street corridor in downtown Los Angeles has been a seedy haven for sex workers and human trafficking. In a new effort to take down a…
Judge reduces suspension for two Montreal officers sanctioned for lying to watchdogAlessia Simona Maratta
Judge Alexandre Henri ruled that police watchdog investigators had not informed the officers of their right to remain silent.
Worker killed by falling tree branch in Montreal backyardGlobalnews Digital
The man was cutting trees in a backyard when a branch fell on him.
Ford considers widening ‘jammed up’ Hwy. 407 East weeks after tolls were removedIsaac Callan
At an unrelated event, Premier Doug Ford said he was considering widening the public portion of Highway 407 only a few weeks after removing tolls on the route.
Trump says Elizabeth Warren has ‘got to take a drug test’
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Sen. Elizabeth Warren has “got to take a drug test” when asked to respond to her claims of him trying to cut Social Security.…
Louisville woman shot and killed walking child to school bus stop
Police in Kentucky are searching for a suspect who shot a woman dead at a school bus stop. It happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday, the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD)…
Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur
Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club’s ownership suggested she “sleep with someone at the RFL” to ease their situation. …
Ontario health officials report 3 new measles cases, all in Southwestern regionSawyer Bogdan
Health officials in Ontario are reporting just three new measles cases over the past week, all of them in the province’s southwest region. Public Health Ontario says that brings the…
Canada’s Caissie makes debut for Cubs against JaysGlobalnews Digital
After a frenzied travel day, Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie was set to make his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
Taylor Swift’s music gave Travis Kelce a roadmap on how to be her perfect boyfriend
Taylor Swift gave Travis Kelce all the clues he needed on how to be her ideal man. The 35-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer made her podcast debut when she appeared on…
Teen pleads guilty to weapons charges in Halifax high school threats caseGlobalnews Digital
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to seven weapons charges in a case where police alleged the youth threatened to harm students at a Halifax high school.
DC police announce major action on immigration enforcement after Trump’s crime crackdown
Washington, D.C., Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an executive order giving limited cooperation with federal immigration authorities on Thursday. The move comes after the recent federal takeover of the department…
Kid Cudi says he ‘hated every minute’ of testifying in Diddy trialKatie Scott
‘I thought about, when I was up there. I’m here to support Cassie, and Cassie is my friend,’ Kid Cudi said of coming to terms with taking the stand. …