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Dozens of drivers went wrong way on Highway 401 since Gordie Howe bridge opened: OPP
Wrong-way driving near Gordie Howe bridge flagged
Ontario Provincial Police are urging drivers to pay closer attention to traffic signs when approaching the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ont., after dozens of cars were seen driving the wrong way on the nearby stretch of Highway 401.
Police say there have been 64 incidents involving wrong-way drivers on the highway since the bridge opened in July.
They say drivers who miss the exit before the bridge should not panic, make a U-turn or reverse down the highway to avoid getting on the new border crossing to the United States.
Police say drivers can head toward the toll booths and staff there will let them out at a gate so they can avoid approaching border customs.
Drivers who don’t want to enter the United States are asked to exit the highway at Ojibway Parkway, or Exit 1.
Police are warning that the consequence of driving the wrong way is "either a $110 ticket or a deadly crash."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Cultural sector concerned about lack of news on Ottawa's promised $600M
Cultural sector concerned about funding wait
THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
Cultural sector groups say they’re starting to worry about the Liberal government’s silence on $600 million in promised funding.
In June, the federal government said it would tell the CRTC to change course on requiring big streamers like Netflix to contribute to Canadian content, and would instead provide funding directly.
But four months later, the government still isn't saying when it will provide the new direction to the CRTC or disburse the $600 million.
This has left the sector without either payments from streamers or the promised government funding.
A group representing independent producers says funding that was supposed to provide the sector with a sense of certainty is now a source of uncertainty itself.
Canadian content contributions and rules for streamers became a flashpoint in the ongoing trade talks with the United States, and were among the reasons Canada ended the latest round of negotiations.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2026.
By Anja Karadeglija | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Suspect arrested after catalytic converters stolen from food charity's trucks
Suspect arrested after charity's trucks vandalized
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a 29-year-old man accused of breaking into a charity's parking lot over Thanksgiving weekend and stealing several catalytic converters from their trucks.
Police say they arrested the man after executing a search warrant at an Oakville residence on Wednesday and charged him in connection with the thefts at Second Harvest, a charity that rescues food en route to landfills and redistributes it to people in need.
Police say they were called to Second Harvest's headquarters in the city's west end just after midnight on Sunday after an unknown number of suspects broke into the charity's parking lot and stole truck parts.
Police say the accused, who faces three counts of breaking and entering, is also believed to have pulled off other catalytic converter thefts in the area.
Police allege the Oakville man was involved in thefts at nearby businesses in September and October that caused vehicle damage.
At a Wednesday news conference, Second Harvest CEO Lori Nikkel said the charity has received an influx of support in the wake of the thefts, and that local food importing business Aurora Foods donated $60,000 to help cover the cost of the truck repairs.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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L’émission MasterChef recrute partout au Canada et c’est ta chance d'empocher 100 000 $
On connaît tous quelqu'un qui a des « skills » de chef hors pair!
Le célèbre concours culinaire MasterChef Canada fait un retour très attendu sur nos écrans pour la saison 2025-2026. Après avoir séduit des millions de téléspectateurs et téléspectatrices à travers le monde, cette émission revient sur CTV avec un format légèrement revisité, mais toujours aussi intense. La huitième saison, composée de onze épisodes, promet une aventure exaltante pour les passionné.e.s de cuisine du pays, et la période de recrutement est commencée.
Le principe reste simple, mais efficace : des amateurs et amatrices en cuisine s’affronteront dans des épreuves diverses pour tenter de décrocher le prestigieux titre de MasterChef Canada et empocher la somme de 100 000 $. Chaque candidat.e devra faire preuve de créativité, d’audace et de technique devant un panel de juges, dont les noms seront bientôt dévoilés. La compétition s’annonce relevée, avec des défis individuels et en équipe conçus pour pousser les talents culinaires à leurs limites.
Si tu aimes cuisiner, que tu es prêt.e à innover et que tu rêves de transformer ta passion en carrière, cette compétition est faite pour toi. Comme annoncé par des communiqués et sur les réseaux sociaux le 25 octobre, les inscriptions sont ouvertes à toutes les personnes canadiennes et celles ayant la résidence permanente, étant âgées de plus de 19 ans au 1er octobre 2024. La seule condition : ne jamais avoir travaillé comme chef.fe professionnel.le.
Pour t’inscrire, rends-toi sur le site de CTV avant le 17 novembre 2024. Tu devras soumettre deux vidéos : l’une pour expliquer pourquoi tu mérites ta place dans la compétition et l’autre pour démontrer tes talents culinaires en action. Prépare-toi également à être disponible entre janvier et février 2025 pour environ quinze jours de tournage.
Que tu sois un.e autodidacte passionné.e ou l'expert.e des repas du dimanche, c’est l’occasion rêvée de transformer ton amour de la cuisine en une aventure inoubliable. Alors, enfile ton tablier, aiguise tes couteaux et tente ta chance pour décrocher la fameuse veste blanche de MasterChef Canada!