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Trump Organization’s Insurance Policies Under Scrutiny in New York

[What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] New York State regulators have issued an expansive subpoena to the Trump Organization’s longtime insurance broker, the first step in an investigation of insurance policies and claims involving President Trump’s family business, according to a person briefed on the […]

Suspect arrested after reported break-ins at 3 Oakville restaurants

A Newmarket man has been arrested, following a series of reported break-ins at Oakville restaurants. Halton police say during the early-morning hours of Feb. 13, 2019, a man and an unknown accomplice committed break-ins at three restaurants in town: Panera Bread, K+B Sushi and Browns Social House. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old […]

Canadian Civil Liberties Association threatens lawsuit over Sidewalk Labs project

TORONTO – The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is threatening litigation related to Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto’s plans for a high-tech neighbourhood. In a letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory on Tuesday, the civil society dedicated to defending Canadian rights and freedoms said the Quayside […]

Two teens arrested after report of Hamilton theft in progress

Hamilton police say they have caught two young thieves in the act. Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday, police say they received a call for a break-and-enter in progress in the area of Julian Avenue and Barton Street East. Police quickly responded, and say they arrived at the home just in time to see two suspects […]

OPP investigating threat towards Dunnville food processing plant

The OPP are investigating a threat at a food processing plant in Dunnville that caused the business to be evacuated. Shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, police were called to Original Foods on Broad Street East after an employee received a telephone call from someone who said the safety of everyone inside the building was at […]

Mystery winner claims massive $1.5bn Mega Millions in US

The South Carolina lottery says a single winner has stepped forward to claim the 1.5 billion US dollars (£1.1 billion) Mega Millions jackpot from a draw last October. A lottery commission statement says the person submitting the claim for what was the second-largest lottery in US history has chosen to remain anonymous. It adds that […]

In Pictures: Aftermath of Alabama tornado that killed at least 23 people

Rescuers are scouring the rubble of mobile homes and houses in search of survivors of a powerful tornado that rampaged through south-east Alabama and killed at least 23 people. The trail of destruction was at least half a mile wide and overwhelmed rural Lee County’s coroners’ office, forcing it to call in help from the […]

Deadly tornado hits Alabama

A tornado roaring across south-east Alabama killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured several others on Sunday as severe storms destroyed mobile homes, snapped trees and caused widespread damage. Dozens of emergency responders rushed to join search and rescue efforts in Lee County after what appeared to be a large tornado touched down, […]

Cohen's claims to blame for summit failure, says president

US President Donald Trump said the congressional testimony of Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer and fixer, was in part responsible for the collapse in negotiations with North Korea over its nuclear programme last week. During seven hours of testimony, Cohen said Mr Trump manipulated financial records and knew in advance about WikiLeaks’ efforts to […]

Pompeo sees more US-North Korea talks after Hanoi summit

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday (March 4) he was hopeful the United States would send a delegation to North Korea in the coming weeks, though talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without yielding any agreement between the two countries. “I […]