Canadian news in English – page 2
News from Hala Canada, Canada’s largest Arabic-language media network, translated from our Arabic articles.
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Greater Toronto
Living wage in Toronto reaches $27.60 an hour in 2026, report finds
A new report says workers in the Greater Toronto Area need $27.60 an hour to cover the cost of living, well above Ontario's minimum wage of $17.95 an hour.
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Greater Toronto
Man killed in shooting near Elmbank Community Centre in Toronto; police investigating
Toronto police are investigating the death of a man shot near the Elmbank Community Centre in Etobicoke in the early hours of Tuesday, Nov. 10, with no victim identity or arrests announced.
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Canada
T&T organic roasted black soybeans recalled in four provinces over undeclared milk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says T&T Organic Roasted Black Soybeans sold in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia may contain milk that is not listed on the label.
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Canada
Class action filed against Loblaw over data breach affecting about two million people
A new class action targets Loblaw after a cyberattack exposed the personal and payment information of about two million customers, as the Privacy Commissioner's investigation into the delayed notifications stays open.
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Life in Canada
Canada launches Real-Time Rail system for instant money transfers around the clock
Payments Canada has launched Real-Time Rail, a national instant payments system that runs 24 hours a day, with eight institutions joining at launch and access expected for more than 90 per cent of Canadians within a year.
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Canada
Toronto woman, 47, charged in alleged fraud of more than $500,000 from registered charity
Toronto Police Service says a 47-year-old charity employee has been arrested and charged with fraud, using a forged document and laundering the proceeds of crime in connection with losses of more than $500,000.
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Canada
Canada Post technical fault disrupts in-branch domestic shipping between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
Canada Post says a technical fault is affecting domestic parcel transactions at its outlets, especially between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, and has pointed customers to alternatives.
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Greater Toronto
Fire destroys Guelph Islamic centre, causing $1 million in damage; man arrested
Guelph police arrested a 38-year-old man after a fire destroyed the interior of the Al-Fatima Islamic Centre, and say early findings do not point to a hate-motivated act.
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Canada
Toronto road closures and service changes planned for Remembrance Day
Toronto will close main streets, suspend mail delivery and close bank branches on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with official ceremonies, two minutes of silence and free transit for veterans.
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Canada
Ford calls Ontario students protesting aid cuts 'naive' and says they act 'like a herd'
Premier Doug Ford criticized students protesting OSAP changes, calling them naive and urging them to return to class, amid demonstrations over reduced grants and higher tuition.
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Greater Toronto
Cold air, rain and possible snow headed for Toronto as temperatures fall to near zero
Toronto and the GTA face a sharp drop in temperatures this week, with rain, strong winds, possible light snow and frost starting Thursday, after an unusually warm start to November.
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Crime & Accidents
Large fire in Brampton garage spreads to house; fireworks debris found
A large fire that started in a Brampton, Ont., home garage spread to the house and led to a precautionary evacuation next door, as investigators look into whether fireworks debris played a role.
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Greater Toronto
Toronto police seek missing 81-year-old man with dementia last seen near Steeles and Islington
Toronto Police say Horace, also known as Sunling, 81, who has dementia, went missing Sunday in the city's northwest, and they have released a new photo and more precise details on where he was last seen.
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Canada
Canada recalls more than 35,000 Bose speaker batteries over fire risk
Health Canada says 35,399 rechargeable batteries for Bose S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ speakers may overheat and catch fire, and asks users to stop using them and request a free replacement.
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Life in Canada
Leaving Canada for long stays can cost you provincial health coverage, financial expert warns
Canadians who spend long periods abroad may lose eligibility for OHIP, RAMQ or MSP, and could face very large hospital bills if their travel insurance falls short.
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Canada
9.8 million litres of untreated sewage spill into Red River after Winnipeg plant malfunction
Manitoba authorities are investigating a spill at Winnipeg's North End treatment plant, amid concerns for Lake Winnipeg and for Indigenous communities downstream.
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Greater Toronto
Large fire destroys abandoned building in Milton, Ont.; residents of neighbouring building evacuated
A large fire broke out in an abandoned commercial building in Milton, Ontario, leading to the evacuation of a neighbouring residential building and road closures, with no injuries reported.
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Montreal
Quebec's medical helicopter service has completed 114 missions since its June 2026 launch
Quebec's air ambulance helicopter service has carried out 114 medical missions since June 2026, moving critically ill patients quickly with intensive care equipment and blood transfusion capability in flight.
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Greater Toronto
Toronto police identify 18-year-old killed in Etobicoke shooting
Toronto Police Service named the victim as Malik Abbas, 18, of Mississauga, and asked the public for help finding the suspects in the Saturday shooting in Etobicoke.
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Canada
Four-year-old in Quebec poisoned by cannabis after eating Halloween chocolate
A four-year-old was taken to hospital in Quebec after eating chocolate from Halloween candy, and tests found THC in his body. Police are investigating, and parents are being urged to check candy.
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Canada
Ontario student aid freeze threatens closure of Hamilton dental college in December
A suspension of OSAP payments to private institutions could force a Hamilton college that trains dental health workers to close in December, and an industry group warns other schools could follow.
