Feds poised to legislate an end to CP Rail strike: Raitt

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt said Wednesday the federal government stands ready to introduce back-to-work legislation if striking employees and the Canadian Pacific Railway can’t reach a deal.

Late-game double earns Rays 5-4 win over Jays

B.J. Upton hit an RBI double in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Wednesday.

Alligator appears in Brampton backyard

Brampton residents had an unexpected long-weekend visitor drop by when they spotted a three-foot alligator in their backyard.

Crocodile appears in Brampton backyard

Brampton residents had an unexpected long-weekend visitor drop by when they spotted a three-foot crocodile in their backyard.

Teen stabbed in chest in Kensington Market

A 16-year-old who was stabbed in the chest on Augusta Avenue Wednesday afternoon was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Friend recalls Canadian Everest climber’s gusto for life

A close friend of Shriya Shah-Klorfine says she still isn’t sure what happened to the Canadian climber on Mount Everest, but is content knowing that she died in pursuit of her dreams.

Fire Marshall probing cause of Bolton blaze

The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a massive fire in Bolton that gutted six townhomes early Wednesday morning.

Charles, Camilla present Jubilee Medals in Regina

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla toured a rainy Regina on Wednesday in weather Premier Brad Wall joked was brought in especially to make the royal couple feel at home.

Parents of teen killed by TTC bus launch lawsuit

The parents of a teen struck and killed by a Toronto bus say their son would be alive if the TTC and police had been doing their jobs properly.

Controlled chipping begins on crumbling Gardiner

City crews went to work clearing loose concrete from beneath the Gardiner Expressway on Wednesday, one day after another chunk of debris fell from the raised downtown highway.

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