Crime

SickKids rheumatologist charged with child exploitation offences, suspended by medical regulator

Toronto police arrested Dr. Dilan Dissanayake on Tuesday following a months-long investigation into alleged possession and access of child sexual abuse material.

Trending

Texas officer pulls driver from burning car during traffic stop

Dashcam footage shows Corporal Joshua Swisher breaking a window and dragging a man to safety seconds before flames engulfed the vehicle.

Ford refuses to lift LCBO ban on U.S. alcohol as Trump threatens 50 per cent tariffs

Ontario's premier says the province will not back down on its removal of American products from liquor stores despite the White House citing the ban as justification for escalating trade penalties.

Winnipeg animal rescuer killed by stray dogs while volunteering at Manitoba First Nation

Amanda Nobiss, 37, was found dead in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation after attempting to retrieve dogs during overnight hours.

Marineland begins moving six beluga whales to U.S. aquariums under emergency rescue plan

The first group of whales is en route to Chicago and San Antonio as part of a cross-border operation approved by Canadian and American authorities.

Investigations

Alberta grants rare Amber Alert exemption for missing Calgary boy as families push for system reform

The two-day delay in issuing an alert for 11-year-old Parker has reignited debate over rigid criteria that prevented an alert for another missing Alberta child last year.

World

British police charge 28-year-old man with murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry faces murder and terrorism charges after the 78-year-old former MP was found dead in her rural Devon home.

Entertainment

Federal judge halts Paramount Warner Bros merger as states challenge deal

A California court has paused the $81 billion combination for at least two weeks while attorneys general argue it would reduce competition in entertainment.

Politics

Ford demands national firefighting strategy as northern Ontario burns and Trump threatens tariffs over smoke

Ontario's premier says the federal government must create a co-ordinated national response while rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada pay damages for wildfire smoke drifting south.

Crime

Nine wounded in Minneapolis nightclub shooting, two critically injured

Police are hunting for suspects after gunfire erupted outside a Minneapolis entertainment venue early Sunday morning.

Ontario MPP Stan Cho billed riding association for luxury meals, hotels and limousine after cabinet resignation

Willowdale representative expensed nearly $100,000 in restaurant bills and thousands more in travel and entertainment using donor funds and public subsidies.

Sports

Spain defeats Argentina in extra time to claim second World Cup title on Canadian soil

Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute as Spain denied Lionel Messi a second consecutive championship in the first 48-team tournament co-hosted by Canada.