Toronto Police have released a picture of a suspect they are looking for related to a sexual assault in the PATH system near Union Station. On Friday around 2am a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. The suspect is described as in his 20s, medium build, goatee, curly short black hair with acne. He identified himself as James and Jay. The … Read more
A mother has shared her unconventional trick for easing her baby’s chest congestion. The mom, who hasn’t been identified, said that when her little one is sick, she rests her vibrator on his back to make her feel better. She shared her secret with the Facebook group Melons and Cuties, where it’s leaving thousands of people in stitches. In a … Read more
If you’re heading to Disney World anytime soon, you’re in for a treat. A giraffe gave birth yesterday at the Animal Kingdom park, and it’s in an area that guests can see. Disney officials say it’s still too … Read more
The government has updated its travel advisory for Canadians visiting China. Global Affairs still advises Canadians to “exercise a high degree of caution” when visiting the country, but yesterday’s update explains that the warning is “due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws.” It also now warns of the death penalty, as well as … Read more
This Saturday movie-goers will get a nice treat. Saturday January 19 is National Popcorn Day so Cineplex is giving away Popcorn Day for free. The offer is only available to the 9 million Scene Club Members in Canada. To take advantage of the deal, Scene members can visit any one of Cineplex’s 165 theatres from coast-to-coast and scan their membership … Read more
President Trump welcomed the NCAA college football national champion Clemson Tigers to the White House yesterday evening with a spread of “great American food”—McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Arby’s and Domino’s. Trump, who personally paid for the food, was asked if he had a favoyrite among the fast food chains he chose for the dinner. He diplomatically chose all … Read more
Oral-B Glide dental floss contributes to elevated levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the body, according to a new study from the Silent Spring Institute in collaboration with the Public Health Institute in Berkeley, California. Scientists are concerned about widespread exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the population because the water- and grease-proof substances have been linked with … Read more
Frontier Airlines has instituted a tipping method allowing passengers to leave individual contributions for flight attendants. The budget-friendly airline began accepting voluntary contributions on January 1, when a message was first issued via a digital payment tablet that said: “Gratuities Are Appreciated!” Travel blogger JT Genter shared a photo of the checkout screen showing the option to provide … Read more
Here’s an interesting problem that we don’t ever have to deal with in Toronto: A tiny western Newfoundland town called Roddickton is dealing with an invasion of harp seals. The town’s mayor says about 40 seals have been trapped by ice in the town’s harbour since last week and they’re now clumsily moving around looking for food and crying out. … Read more
A publisher says Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli has demanded a full retraction of allegations of sexual misconduct that Patrick Brown made in his tell-all book. Dean Baxendale says the finance minister’s lawyers served both him and Brown with a notice of libel.
Brown, who resigned as party leader last year amid allegations of sexual misconduct that he denies, portrays … Read more
Starbucks is welcoming a new drink to its winter lineup. They announced yesterday that the Cinnamon Shortbread Latte is now available for a limited time. The drink, which can be ordered hot, iced or as a Frappuccino blended beverage, features espresso combined with notes of brown butter and vanilla, and topped with cinnamon and nutmeg. On the food side, Starbucks … Read more
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a new toy: a 357-foot yacht that costs a reported quarter billion dollars. The “Bravo Eugenia” was completed near the end of 2018, and according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the ship came in at $250 million and is named for Jones’s wife, Gene. The yacht reportedly has a pad to land … Read more
Toronto Police have announced a major blitz for next week. First: They are going after distracted drivers. Police say officers will be out in marked and unmarked vehicles, pick-up trucks, vans, bicycles and even riding TTC vehicles to try and catch drivers hiding a phone in their lap. They will also be doing a ‘tag-and-tow’ blitz to catch … Read more
Update: 7:00am – It appears G.M. workers are on the job as-of this morning.
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G.M. workers in Oshawa appear to be on strike this morning. Yesterday G.M. made it clear that it is proceeding with the closure of the Oshawa plant. They rejected union proposals to keep the plant open past 2019. It’s not clear how many or … Read more
Oreo is releasing a limited edition new flavour – Buttered Popcorn. Details are light at the moment, however without knowing what flavour it was a food blogger was sure the new Buttered Popcorn Oreo was actually … Read more
Due to the weather, there are some school bus cancellations. Here are the details, being updated until 8:00am:… Read more
Monthly and hourly rates are going up at Green P parking lots across Toronto, starting later this week. Monthly rates are going up between $5 and $30 while the half-hour rates are increasing, on average of 25 to 50 cents. The rate increases will vary based on location at 160 different lots. In a memo, Green P says the … Read more
President Trump is taking his case right to the American people. Tonight, he will address the nation in an Oval Office speech — his first as president – to explain why there is a national emergency crisis at the U.S / Mexico border, and why he needs $5.6 billion dollars from congress to pay for a wall. Reports say Trump … Read more
A driver has been arrested after crashing through the window of a Porsche dealership in downtown Toronto last night. Police were called to the dealership at Front St. and Parliament St. just before 11pm. A few vehicles inside were damaged, but no one was injured. Apparently, after the vehicle crashed into the dealership the driver revved the engine and spun … Read more
A petition on the White House website calls for the government to make America great again by giving part of the country to Canada. The petition urges the government to correct a centuries-old geographic error by giving Canada a part of Minnesota known as the Northwest Angle. The Angle, which lies between the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, is the … Read more
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A WWE competitor pulled out her tampon and shoved it down an opponent’s throat. Priscilla Kelly’s stunt from December’s Suburban Fight event quickly went viral as thousands were left repulsed by the spot in her match.
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was one of … Read more
This is a good day for commuters. Daily Go Train service to and from Niagara Falls began this morning. The Go Train leaves Niagara Falls at 5:19am and stops in St. Catharine’s before reaching Hamilton and then continuing on to Union Station. The return train from Union Station leaves at 5:15pm, goes to West Harbour station in Hamilton and continues … Read more
A 22-year-old woman suffered critical and life-altering injuries when she was hit by a car on Highway 401 in Cambridge yesterday morning. Police say the woman had pulled onto the shoulder near Highway 8 and was changing her tire when she was hit by a vehicle around 5:30am. The vehicle involved fled the scene. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says police … Read more
There are various weather statements in effect for southern Ontario. Environment Canada says a weak band of light snow at times mixed with ice pellets could hit the GTA late this morning or early this afternoon. Very little accumulation is expected but the roads could get slippery fast. A more significant area of precipitation is expected this evening. A brief … Read more
Over the holidays, the Scott Fox & Kat Callaghan Show will be on hiatus. On Christmas Eve morning and on Boxing Day, you can hear Scott Fox with a special edition of the Hit 20 Countdown. Another holiday Hit 20 Countdown will air on New Year’s Eve starting at 9am. In between, the Best Of the Scott & Kat … Read more
Today is predicted to be the busiest travel day of the year. Pearson airport says they are ready for the rush but they’re reminding you to give yourself lots of extra time when heading to catch your flight, check the status of your flight before heading to the airport and if you’re traveling with gifts, make sure they are unwrapped … Read more
Two people are in custody and the search is on for another suspect following a collision involving a Peel Police cruiser in Mississauga last night. It happened around 8pm near Hurontario and Dundas St. Police say the suspect vehicle crashed into one car and fled the scene. Officers pursued the vehicle, which apparently lost control and crashed into two other … Read more
Ottawa is out with a proposed set of rules for edible cannabis products as it prepares to add them to the list of legal pot products by (no later than) October 17, 2019. The draft regulations propose a set of hard caps on the amount of THC that can be in any package, depending on the product. The government says … Read more
An Orangeville police officer is facing criminal charges. Constable Stephen Fisher, a 10-year veteran of the force, was charged by the OPP on Tuesday with Disclosure of Private Communication and Breach of Trust by a Police Officer. Police will not comment on what the disclosure of private information was or who it was disclosed to. “We always hold our … Read more
A total of seven students are now facing charges related to allegations of physical and sexual assault at St. Michael’s College School. Police had previously arrested six students in connection with one alleged incident that was captured on video. Yesterday, while saying the investigation had come to an end, they announced arrests in two more alleged incidents. They say the … Read more
Love Actually is one of the most popular Christmas films around. But one person has noticed a small detail that they say is the worst part of the 2003 movie. Cheating husband Harry (played by the late Alan Rickman) gifts his wife Karen (Emma Thompson) Joni Mitchell’s album Both Sides Now. However, Twitter user @heyspacebones claims that the so-called … Read more
There was a scary incident at Lawrence Station last night when a passenger was hit by a TTC subway train. It’s not clear why he was on the tracks but his injuries are described as quite serious. It appears he was pinned between the train and the platform. Trains were holding for quite a while.
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A disgusted air traveler has shamed another passenger – after she was spotted giving her partner a pedicure mid-flight. Lyneé Ruiz was flying to Milwaukee with her husband Jake when she noticed the woman next to them was tending to the toes of her sleeping partner. In the clip, Ruiz mouths “Oh my God” as she pans her … Read more
Scientists have calculated that if you want your house to be seen from space at Christmas time, you would need … Read more
The mother of Kaden Young made her first physical court appearance in Orangeville yesterday. Michelle Hanson is accused of impaired driving causing death, criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving causing death, related to her 3-year old who was swept into the Grand River last February. According to the lawyer accompanying her yesterday, Hanson was given addition disclosure from … Read more
It was a really violent day on Toronto streets yesterday. There were 6-shootings including a double shooting near King & Spadina early this morning that killed a man and sent a woman to a trauma centre with serious injuries. The male was in his 30’s and the woman in her 20’s. This was Toronto’s 95th homicide of the year.
Other … Read more
A man eating oysters for lunch at a New York restaurant found a pearl in his meal that could be worth thousands. New Jersey resident Rick Antosh was having lunch with a friend at Grand Central’s Oyster Bar in New York when he found a hard object. “I just all of a sudden felt something like a tooth or … Read more
A pub in England has cooked up what appears to be the world’s biggest Christmas dinner: a 16,500-calorie mountain of food featuring a turkey heavier than a small baby. The George Pub and Grill in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, has rustled up a traditional Christmas day feast ”to beat them all,” the owners say. The feast is made up … Read more
According to police in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks’ mascot was involved in an altercation with a fan on Friday night at the United Centre. Police say Tommy Hawk was attacked by a man on the concourse. The Chicago Sun-Times, which posted video of part of the brawl, attributed police as saying that the mascot was attacked by a white … Read more
