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12-year-old boy rushed to hospital after being struck by vehicle in midtown
A 12-year-old boy has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in midtown Toronto on Friday night.
Two Iranians charged with planning attack on Manchester Jews
Two Iranian men have been charged with plotting a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, UK police said Friday.
Toronto man arrested following number of break-ins in Weston area
A Toronto man has been arrested in connection with several alleged break-ins in the city’s Weston area between August and September.
Toronto police release images of man who allegedly tried to use stolen credit card at several stores
Toronto police have released images of a suspect who they allege tried to use a stolen credit card at several stores in Toronto in August.
Police search for driver after pedestrian killed in Scarborough hit-and-run
Toronto police are searching for a driver who fled after striking a 35-year-old man who was lying down in the middle of the road in Scarborough early Friday morning.
Christa Pike is on a ventilator and unconscious after surviving lethal injection. What happened?
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her via lethal injection on Wednesday, but her medical and legal future remain remarkably unclear.
Zidane’s first home game in charge of France ends in 1-1 draw with Italy
A roar of approval greeted Zinedine Zidane when his name was read out by the stadium announcer ahead of France’s home game against Italy in the Nations League on Friday.
WHO decries delays getting aid into Gaza
Getting humanitarian aid through Israel into Gaza is layered with “delay after delay”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday, as it decried “chronic shortages” of medical supplies.
U.S. and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns
U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy in Brazil closed Friday citing security concerns, two days before the country’s presidential election, authorities from both countries said.
'Disturbing': Belleville, Ont., synagogue receives antisemitic flyers after shooting
Antisemitic flyers were distributed this week to a Belleville, Ont., synagogue targeted in a shooting last month as well as the surrounding neighbourhoods, the synagogue’s president said Friday.
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
The Group of Seven wealthy democracies said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States.
After arson attack, Liberal MP warns violent rhetoric puts all MPs at risk
Liberal MP Salma Zahid says she’s concerned about escalating violent rhetoric directed at MPs — including the leader of another party.
FBI gives employees a classified 'Patel Report' about times when it 'fell short'
The FBI has released a classified report to its workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history “where this institution fell short,” according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
Raptors coach Rajakovic leaves the door open a crack for Leonard to play against Heat
The Toronto Raptors held their final practice at Laval University on Friday before opening their pre-season against the Miami Heat. The question is: will returning Raptor Kawhi Leonard play Saturday night at the Videotron Centre?
Bridal shop owner who hung boy on hook gets absolute discharge
A Newfoundland bridal shop owner found guilty of assaulting a seven-year-old boy has received an absolute discharge. A judge cited the man’s lack of a criminal record and the circumstances of the incident in deciding against entering a conviction.
Snowbirds flocking to the U.S. can expect extra scrutiny as clampdown on foreigners intensifies: Dale Jackson
Ottawa continues to warn Canadians to expect extra scrutiny when travelling to the United States. That includes the estimated one million retirees, called snowbirds, set to flock to warmer states like Florida and Arizona this winter.
TSX rises nearly 350 points amid investor focus on economic resilience
Canada’s main stock index rose as investors evaluated the resilience of the domestic economy amid higher bond yields and heightened trade tensions.
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
Federal prosecutors have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student, prosecutors announced Friday.
Truck split, caught on fire after driver collided with an East Vancouver nursing home: VPD
An impaired 34-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after crashing a pickup truck into a nursing home in East Vancouver, according to police.
Radio signal detected for the first time from a planet outside our solar system
Astronomers say they have have detected a radio emission from Beta Pictoris b, an exoplanet 63 light-years from Earth, according to new research.
Chad Kelly sidelined as Argos turn to Nick Arbuckle against Lions
Nick Arbuckle will celebrate yet another birthday playing football at BMO Field. The veteran quarterback will be the starter when the Toronto Argonauts (9-6) host the B.C. Lions (8-6) on Saturday afternoon. Arbuckle will replace Chad Kelly, who is out with an injured right hand.
U.S. stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report eases worries about inflation
U.S. stocks climbed near their all-time high after the latest update on the U.S. job market cooled worries that a hot U.S economy could make inflation much worse.
An Ebola treatment centre was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 4,000 deaths, authorities said, as they struggle to contain the spread of the virus.
Retailers face tougher search for space as construction drops to 10-year low: JLL
The amount of retail space under construction in major Canadian markets dropped to its lowest level in a decade.
Dolly Parton's nephew wants more time to defend himself against restraining order from her estate
Dolly Parton’s nephew wants more time to get a lawyer in place to defend himself against a temporary restraining order granted to her estate against him and his security company.





















