Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application
Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health's top doctor to drop the city's drug decriminalization application with Health Canada.
Canada
May 16
90-day ban for driver after backing into parked Kelowna RCMP vehicle, refusing impairment test
Kelowna RCMP say officers were assisting paramedics early Saturday when one officer saw a white SUV come into contact with a parked RCMP vehicle.
Canada
May 7
Western University researchers make breakthrough on possible ALS treatment
Researchers at Western University have made a discovery, showing that a protein can reverse, halt or prevent the death of motor neurons.
Health
May 13
Search on for Florida boater who fatally hit ballerina, 15, then fled scene
Ella Riley Adler died from her injuries after she was struck by a boat while waterskiing off Key Biscayne in Miami.
U.S. News
May 13
Road repair work blitz in West Island begins
Some cities and towns across the West Island have already begun rebuilding and fixing their streets and sidewalks. But finding the funds to pay for it all is a looming challenge.
Canada
May 16
Met Gala 2024: The most daring, dazzling and outrageous red carpet looks
It's a bevy of floral, pastel and vintage pieces for this year's Met Gala red carpet theme, 'The Garden of Time.'
Entertainment
May 6
‘Very angry and very frustrated’: White Rock store closes due to repeated break-ins
Owner Mandy Johnston said it’s due to the sheer amount of crime she has to deal with in the neighbourhood.
Crime
Apr 19
Mother testifies in trial of man accused of abducting child to avoid COVID-19 vaccine
The mother told the courtroom she and Michael met in 2013 and after three and a half years of marriage, the couple separated.
Canada
Apr 9
Okanagan Fest of Ale celebrates 27th year
In the spirit of celebrating the province’s growing craft beer and cider scene, awards were also handed out by a selected panel of judges.
Features
Apr 14
RSS alumni left feeling ‘disheartened’ after school changes sports team’s name
RSS teacher Chris Werry says the change was necessary. In 2018, students began voicing their concerns about the team’s name and how it reflects poorly on the school’s identity.
Canada
Apr 22
Dan Schneider sues ‘Quiet on Set’ producers for defamation, calls show ‘hit job’
Dan Schneider sued the producers of 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' of falsely implying he is a child sexual predator 'for the sake of clickbait, ratings, and views.'
Entertainment
May 2
Trudeau briefed on alleged interference in Dong’s riding before 2019 election: document
The document was submitted at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference Monday evening.
Canada
Apr 8
6 arrested in connection with theft of idling vehicles: Edmonton Police
Police in Edmonton have arrested six people they believe are connected to a recent increase in thefts of idling vehicles.
Crime
Apr 4
Ontario First Nation leaders call for disbandment of Thunder Bay police
First Nation leaders are renewing calls to dissolve the Thunder Bay police as the force's former leadership faces charges in a widening misconduct probe.
Canada
Apr 22
Boeing to launch astronauts into space aboard new capsule
The company's long-awaited astronaut demo is slated for liftoff Monday night.
Tech
May 4
Poilievre booted from House of Commons after calling Trudeau a ‘wacko’
Speaker of the House Greg Fergus booted the Conservative leader from the House of Commons, after Pierre Poilievre called Justin Trudeau a 'wacko prime minister.'
Politics
Apr 30
Indigenous healing lodges face chronic underfunding across Canada, critics say
Healing lodges for Indigenous people convicted of crimes have a track record of success. Supporters are asking why the lodges don't get more government support.
Canada
Apr 20
Tesla to lay off more than 10% of global workforce amid falling sales
Tesla will lay off more than 10 per cent of its global workforce, an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday shows, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price war.
Money
Apr 15
Stormy Daniels’ testimony about sex with Trump questioned as trial continues
Donald Trump's defence attorney on Thursday accused Stormy Daniels of slowly altering the details of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump.
U.S. News
May 9
Sergio Camargo set to celebrate 100th appearance for Cavalry FC
Sergio Camargo, one of 10 original signings for the Canadian Premier League in November 2018, marks his 100th appearance for Cavalry FC on Saturday.
Canada
Apr 12