Inside the making of Toronto’s Carnival sound systems

On a Friday afternoon, the sun blazes down on a Mississauga truck yard. With less than 24 hours before Toronto’s annual Carnival parade, Freedom Mas hasn’t started building its sound system. The... Read more »

Israel says bodies of 2 hostages returned as military begins Gaza City offensive

Gaza City is now a dangerous combat zone, Israel says, adding that it is in the “initial stages” of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation. Israel’s military said it suspended... Read more »

Quebec plans to outlaw public prayer in move to strengthen secularism

Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge on April 8. Earlier this week, an independent committee made 50 recommendations on how to strengthen secularism.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press The Quebec... Read more »

Abuse and maltreatment report says Canadian sport has lost its way

Open this photo in gallery: Justice Lise Maisonneuve, who will lead the Future of Sport in Canada Commission, participates in a news conference with Minister of Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough,... Read more »

This long weekend, famous B.C. park Joffre Lakes is open. At what cost?

Canadians everywhere are planning where to hike, swim or set up a picnic this long weekend — and top of that list, for many British Columbians, will be the turquoise-blue waters and... Read more »

Labour Day brings Air Show to Toronto

You’ll want to keep your eyes on the lakeshore this weekend to catch a glimpse of the annual Air Show. It’s one of several notable events happening on the last weekend before... Read more »

Oil and gas CEOs lobbied Carney on climate plan

When Prime Minister Mark Carney met with oil and gas executives in June, he touted “partnerships” to make Canada an “energy superpower,” but disclosure reports show industry leaders had something else in... Read more »

Cabinet ministers meet with U.S. Attorney-General in Washington to discuss border measures

Open this photo in gallery: U.S. Attorney-General Pam Bondi met with two federal cabinet ministers, as well as Canada’s fentanyl czar, on Wednesday. During the meeting, U.S. officials acknowledge the work Canada... Read more »

Ford to maintain U.S. booze ban until tariffs removed or new trade deal reached

CALEDON — Ontario’s ban on American booze will remain until U.S. President Donald Trump removes tariffs on Canadian goods or when the two countries strike a new free trade deal — which... Read more »

U.S. deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes: advocates

SEATTLE (AP) — Immigration advocates gather like clockwork outside Seattle’s King County International Airport to witness deportation flights and spread word of where they are going and how many people are aboard.... Read more »