Lucas Casaletto

5 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Bacardi rum labelled as bottled in Jacksonville, Fla., is back for sale at the LCBO after being removed from shelves in March, along with other American alcohol, as part of the Ford government's decision to stop selling U.S.-made products at the retailer. The 1.5-litre bottles are labelled "A blend of Puerto Rican rum," yet they're stamped with "BACARDI BOTTLING CORP, JACKSONVILLE, FL, USA." Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, not a state.

5 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, a convicted gun smuggler from Toronto, was arrested in Atlanta this week after eluding authorities for years. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) said Kamar Cunningham, 43, was arrested on May 7, 2025, after the U.S. Marshals Service located him in Georgia. He is being held pending extradition. Cunningham was among Canada’s top 25 most wanted fugitives, placing 17th in the Bolo Program list.

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Anthony Santander hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Toronto’s four-run sixth inning, and the Blue Jays snapped their four-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Daulton Varsho homered and drove in three runs on three hits for the Jays, who rallied from an early four-run deficit with 14 hits to avoid a series sweep. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also had three hits as Toronto won for just the fifth time in 17 games. Daulton Damage ????

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

If you do a quick drive down a long stretch of William Jackson Drive between Earl Grey Avenue and Taunton Road in Pickering, you might label the view from the car seat as picturesque. “It’s a beautiful green space, which is privately owned, but it’s very scenic,” said Madelyn Graetz, who lives nearby. But upon closer inspection, you’ll see a much darker side.

6 days ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

A new pope has been chosen as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.