A man in his 20s is in serious condition in hospital after he was stabbed in Toronto’s Corktown area, paramedics say. Emergency crews were called to Trolley Crescent, near Cherry Street and Eastern Avenue, at 7:29 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. They arrived to find...
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United States extends support to Philippines in criticising China’s fishing ban in South China Sea
Washington DC: The United States on Thursday extended support to the Philippines in opposing China‘s unilateral seasonal ban on fishing in the disputed South China Sea, reported AFP. The US State Department cited a 2016 ruling by a court in The Hague to criticise China’s move....
Continue reading...Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee celebration: Biden, Macron amongst world leaders pay tribute to Britain’s monarch
Day 1 of 4 of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee celebrations concludes (Twitter/royalfamily) Photo : Twitter Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday began four days of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee, the first British monarch in history to achieve such a feat. As thousands converged on central London...
Continue reading...What to know about the California reparations task force’s sprawling, historic report
On Wednesday, California’s reparations task force, the first of its kind in the nation, released a sprawling report detailing its recommendations for a plan that would hold the state accountable for its role in slavery and its residual impacts. It represents the most significant, statewide step...
Continue reading...Mexico revises Hurricane Agatha death toll to nine
Mexico lowers Hurricane Agatha toll to nine dead (Representational image) Photo : AP Mexico City: Mexico on Thursday lowered the death toll due to Hurricane Agatha. The number of casualties was adjusted to nine from 11 as previously reported. Six people are still missing due to...
Continue reading...Toronto police looking for man who allegedly punched another man on TTC bus
Toronto police have released security camera images of a man who allegedly punched another man on a TTC bus in February. Police said they responded to the incident in the area of Lawrence Avenue West and Greer Road on the afternoon of Feb. 9. It happened...
Continue reading...Police arrest 17-year-old boy for allegedly threatening Brampton school
Peel police have charged a teenage boy after a threat was made against a Brampton school on social media. Police said they were alerted about the “disturbing” social media messages on Wednesday. They have not specified what was on the posts or the nature of the...
Continue reading...United States to back European resolution urging Iran to cooperate with IAEA
Photo : iStock Washington DC: The United States on Thursday said it would support a European resolution to urge Iran to cooperate with the United Nations‘ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The US is planning to join the United Kingdom, France and Germany in seeking the...
Continue reading...Congress turns up the heat on NFL over abuse allegations
Congress is turning up the heat on the NFL and one of its most beleaguered team owners. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder to testify at a hearing June 22 about allegations...
Continue reading...Danforth shooting survivors, Toronto mayor welcome new Canada gun legislation
A new federal bill that would essentially make it impossible to buy, sell, transfer, or import handguns anywhere in Canada is being welcomed by Toronto residents directly impacted by the July 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue. Scarborough resident Ali Demircan, who was one of the...
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