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Two-year-old giraffe dies at Toronto Zoo while under general anesthesia

Two-year-old giraffe dies at Toronto Zoo while under general anesthesia

TORONTO — A two-year-old Masai giraffe died at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday while undergoing a medical procedure. The zoo says the giraffe, called Matu, stopped breathing and died while under general anesthesia during a castration procedure.
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OPP officers ratify four-year deal to become highest paid cops in Ontario

OPP officers ratify four-year deal to become highest paid cops in Ontario

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police officers are now the highest paid in the province, their union says, after they ratified a four-year deal last week. The contract covers 2023 to 2026 and the officers will see raises of 4.
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U.S. relaxes planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries

U.S. relaxes planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries

OTTAWA — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has rolled over on plans to require dog owners crossing the border from Canada to fill out onerous paperwork this summer, the agency announced Monday.
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'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November

'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November

TORONTO — Call it Taylor's Toronto, at least for a month. Toronto councillors have voted to temporarily mark a route through the downtown core with signs honouring megastar Taylor Swift when she brings her Eras tour to the city later this year.
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Defence seeking six-year sentence for former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard

Defence seeking six-year sentence for former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard

TORONTO — Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard should receive a six-year sentence for his sexual assault convictions, his lawyer told a Toronto court Thursday, arguing a lengthier sentence would be "crushing" for a man of his age and condition.
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Bob Rae elected to lead UN international development body

Bob Rae elected to lead UN international development body

OTTAWA — Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, will head the UN’s Economic and Social Council. Global Affairs Canada says Rae has been elected president of the council for a one-year term.
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Loblaw boycott had 'minor' impact as company says lawsuit settlement hit profits

Loblaw boycott had 'minor' impact as company says lawsuit settlement hit profits

Loblaw said a boycott of its stores during its latest quarter had a minimal impact, as the company attributed lower profits to a settlement over an alleged bread price-fixing scheme.
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Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace

Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace

OTTAWA — Norad says Canadian and American fighter jets have intercepted a group of Russian and Chinese planes flying near Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defence Command says the planes were detected and tracked on Wednesday.
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TSX ends lower, U.S. markets see worst drop since 2022 amid 'sizeable' tech selloff

TSX ends lower, U.S. markets see worst drop since 2022 amid 'sizeable' tech selloff

TORONTO — Losses in industrial and base metal stocks dragged Canada's main stock index lower Wednesday, while markets in the U.S. slid.
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Demi Moore, Paul Rudd oddities join TIFF's Midnight Madness lineup

Demi Moore, Paul Rudd oddities join TIFF's Midnight Madness lineup

TORONTO — A body horror flick led by Demi Moore and a dark comedy starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson are among the films bound for Midnight Madness at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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