Beyond Local

Got $200K and a desire to lead a party? Federal Tories launch 2020 leadership election

Candidates have until Feb. 27 to apply 

Jan 13, 2020 9:00 PM Read more >

Erroneous nuclear alert issued during training exercise, Ont. government says

Investigation launched into how such an error could happen and how future mistakes can be avoided

Jan 13, 2020 7:07 AM Read more >

Festive RIDE results disappointing and concerning says OPP

Impaired driving charges and suspensions had been in decline since 2016 but now both have increased

Jan 12, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Fewer trees, less undergrowth: Study says wildfires changing boreal forest

Climate change linked to longer fire seasons and larger fires, significantly impacting the forest and it's dependents

Jan 12, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

Trudeau says Iran must take full responsibility for jetliner's downing

Government looks to launch a transparent international investigation into the crash on threat of formal sanctions

Jan 12, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Updated: Emergency Alert about Pickering nuclear plant issued accidentally

There was no abnormal release of radioactivity from the station

Jan 12, 2020 8:46 AM Read more >

How a missile might have shot a plane down in Iran, and what a probe will look for

What is a surface-to-air missile? How does it work? And why would it target a commercial airplane?

Jan 11, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Iran's president says Ukrainian jet unintentionally shot down, cites human error

The crash Wednesday claimed the lives of 176 people, including 138 who the federal government says were bound for Canada

Jan 11, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

Three dead in transport collision on Highway 11/17 Thunder Bay

Highway remains closed until further notice, with no detour available.

Jan 11, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Legendary drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

Member of Canadian rock trio Rush was considered one of the best rock drummers in history

Jan 10, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >