Giant pumpkins battle for heavyweight glory and the world record in California

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Giant pumpkin growers and their massive gourds will converge on Monday in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest, competing for the top prize…

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How top mayoral candidates plan for more affordable housing in Ottawa

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Saravanamuttoo said Thursday that Ottawa needed more public options for rental units, including subsidized housing, to solve the affordability crisis.…

Unionized workers at Metro produce centre in Laval, Que., ratify new deal

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MONTREAL - A months-long strike at Metro’s Laval, Que., fresh produce distribution centre is coming to an end after workers…

Crime victims ask for more mental health support in Ontario

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For family members of crime victims, the road to recovery can be a long one. A Vaughan woman, whose husband…

Ottawa police seeking missing youth, 12

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The Ottawa Police Service on Thursday requested public assistance in locating a 12-year-old youth listed as missing. A news release…

Volkswagen delays production at Ontario electric vehicle battery plant until 2029

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SAINT THOMAS - The opening of a massive Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario has been pushed back…

AFN regional chiefs to represent First Nations at meeting with Carney, premiers

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OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations regional chiefs will join premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney for a rare meeting…

Belleville attack should be ‘wake up call’ on rising antisemitism, Jewish group says

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The head of a major Jewish advocacy group says the recent violent attack at a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., should…

Ottawa police seek man, 50, for jewelry store robberies

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The Ottawa Police Service has released a photo and issued a request for public assistance in finding a 50-year-old man…

Toronto’s Michelin Guide is back. See which restaurants made the 2026 list

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Dozens of chefs from the GTA and beyond traded their chef whites for suits and dresses at the Liberty Grand…