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Privacy commissioner says Grok deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law

Privacy commissioner to release results of Grok deepfake investigation OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner will today release the results of his investigation of sexual deepfakes created by Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot. Philippe Dufresne launched an investigation in January to examine the proliferation of sexualized deepfakes created by Grok and shared on the ...

UPDATE: Toronto police officer dead after being shot in North York, U.S. ambassador says.

Toronto police officer shot while executing search warrant Police said there was an exchange of gunfire, during which an officer was struck. The injured member was transported to the hospital.

World Cup begins as Canada braces for wave of matches, concerts and football fever

World Cup begins as Canada braces for wave of matches, concerts and football fever The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicks off today, as Canadian host cities prepare for an influx of matches, international fans and cultural events. In Toronto, buzz is humming as Fan Festival programming, public watch parties and other activations take shape throughout the tournament...

Police looking for suspect after hate-motivated assault in Kitchener

Police looking for suspect after hate-motivated assault in Kitchener Police say a woman yelled racial insults at a man around noon, Wednesday, near Victoria and Weber, and then fled the scene.

WDBA interim CEO says Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed

WDBA interim CEO says Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed The interim chief executive of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says Canada and the U.S. have agreed to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge.

Toronto police officer among 2 people critically injured after shots fired in North York

Toronto police officer shot while executing search warrant Police said there was an exchange of gunfire, during which an officer was struck. The injured member was transported to the hospital.

Regional police seized almost $2 million in drugs and 1,000 guns in 2025: report

Regional police seized almost $2 million in drugs and 1,000 guns in 2025: report Police seized nearly $2 million dollars worth of illicit drugs and 1,000 fi****ms in 2025, numbers included in an annual report.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen says he was surprised by Canadians’ support for Artemis II

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen says he was surprised by Canadians' support for Artemis II HALIFAX — Jeremy Hansen, one of four astronauts who returned to Earth two months ago after travelling around the moon, said nothing could have prepared him for the awe he felt in space or the overwhelming support he’s received from Canadians. The Canadian astronaut, who is the first non-American...

Most crime guns traced by RCMP came from within Canada, internal reports say

Most crime guns traced by RCMP came from within Canada, internal reports say OTTAWA — The vast majority of crime guns traced by the RCMP to identifiable sources in 2023 and 2024 came from within Canada and were not smuggled from abroad, say internal reports prepared by the national police force. The analyses found almost all of the long guns traced — and a substantial nu...

OPP officer killed in line of duty was former Kitchener bylaw officer

OPP officer killed in line of duty was former Kitchener bylaw officer An Ontario tragedy is hitting a little harder at Kitchener city hall. Constable Tarun Bali who was killed in the line of duty near Hearst this week was a former City of Kitchener bylaw officer. A statement from mayor Berry Vrbanovic on behalf of council said Bali worked for the city’s bylaw enforc...