Brantford’s annual Santa Claus parade — a cherished holiday tradition that has delighted families for half a century — experienced an unusual disruption this year when a series of anti-Santa signs displayed outside a downtown home drew numerous complaints from concerned residents. While the incident generated frustration among parade-goers and required police attention, authorities confirmed that the behaviour, though unwelcome, was not illegal. On Nov. 29, thousands of families lined the streets of Brantford’s downtown core to enjoy the festive procession filled with carollers, sparkling floats, community groups, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. But amid the excitement, a…

As early winter conditions settle into southern Ontario, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is issuing a serious warning to residents across its watershed: stay off all frozen waterways. Despite the seemingly early formation of ice on rivers, reservoirs, ponds, and lakes, officials say the ice is dangerously thin, unstable, and unpredictable — posing significant risks to anyone attempting to venture onto it. With fluctuating temperatures and rapidly shifting weather conditions, the GRCA is urging the public to exercise extreme caution near all waterways and to keep children and pets well away from banks and ice-covered surfaces. Early Onset of…

As Air Transat passengers gear up for the busy holiday travel season, the airline is warning of potential flight suspensions as it prepares for a possible nationwide pilots’ strike. The looming job action, driven by stalled contract negotiations, could disrupt travel for thousands of customers in the coming days. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents roughly 750 Air Transat pilots, issued a formal 72-hour strike notice over the weekend. That notice clears the way for a potential work stoppage starting as early as 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, raising concerns among travellers about cancellations, delays, and last-minute changes…

In a sweeping, months-long investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions across Ontario and Québec, York Regional Police (YRP) announced that 13 individuals have been arrested in connection with an extensive series of violent crimes—including murders, attempted murders, kidnappings, armed robberies, and home invasions. Two additional suspects remain wanted on Canada-wide warrants as authorities continue to unravel what they describe as a sophisticated criminal network. The probe, known as Project Wrangler, represents one of the most significant multi-police collaborations conducted in recent years. Officers from several forces worked together to track, arrest, and charge suspects believed to be responsible for orchestrating violent…