Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts
The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.
World
Feb 1
Whale experts confident B.C. orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds
The video confirmation of the orca calf eating the seal meat gave the rescue team more time to consider their options.
Environment
Apr 21
Man accused of running over Toronto constable testifies at murder trial
Umar Zameer, the man accused of running over a Toronto cop nearly three years ago, described that evening as he took the stand in his murder trial Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 9
Police officer fell to ground before he was run over, crash reconstructionist says
A collision reconstructionist is telling jurors he believes a Toronto police officer was knocked to the ground before he was fatally run over.
Crime
Apr 3
Wife of man accused of running over Toronto cop tells jury she feared for her life
The wife of a man accused of killing a Toronto cop is telling his murder trial she thought the people approaching them that night were trying to break into their car to kill them.
Crime
Apr 2
Wife of man accused of killing Toronto cop said they didn’t know they were police: officer
The wife of a man accused of running over a police constable told the officer who pulled her out of the car at gunpoint that she didn't know they were police, court heard Tuesday.
Canada
Mar 26
Brilliant bubblegum blue: Eye-catching herring spawn filmed off B.C. coast
Geoff Johnson, a photographer in Ucluelet, B.C., off the coast of Vancouver Island, had always wanted to capture the herring spawn and this year was his chance.
Canada
Mar 18
Canadian businesses concerned AI bill moving forward without their testimony
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it is seriously concerned Canadian businesses weren’t able to testify on proposed federal artificial intelligence legislation.
Canada
Mar 7
Accident or choice? Crown, defence paint drastically different pictures of cop death
Defence lawyers painted the death of a Toronto police officer who was crushed by a vehicle as a tragic accident caused by panic and confusion.
Crime
Mar 20
Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums
Once upon a time, there was a trade records and CDs no one was supposed to have. It was a glorious time for hardcore fans.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Pakistan carries out retaliatory airstrikes in Iran after an earlier attack by Tehran
Pakistan’s air force launched retaliatory airstrikes early Thursday in Iran, allegedly targeting militant hideouts, an attack that killed at least nine people.
World
Jan 18
U.S. military strikes another Houthi target in Yemen identified as unsafe for Red Sea ships
The U.S. military's "follow-on" airstrike Saturday was on another Houthi-controlled site that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk.
Economy
Jan 13
Japan’s economy falls into recession after shrinking for 2nd straight quarter
The surprisingly weak performance in a second consecutive quarter saw Japan lose its title as the world's third-largest economy, replaced by Germany.
World
Feb 14
Dennis Edney, former lawyer for Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77
Dennis Edney died Saturday at the age of 77.
Canada
Jan 2
Canadians brace for another winter storm. Here’s what you can expect
Canadians seeking a break from significant winter weather will have to wait as parts of the nation are set to deal with another storm.
Canada
Jan 12
Binance founder pleads guilty to anti-money laundering charge, steps down
Changpeng Zhao, who started the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to one count of failure to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering program.
Money
Nov 21, 2023
B.C. buys land to expand 5 provincial parks
The additions, valued at about $1.9 million, include an old-growth forest on Haida Gwaii, a popular canoe circuit and a swimming hole in southern B.C.
Environment
Nov 7, 2023
2nd Calgary minor arrested for terrorism-related charge in national investigation
On Oct. 13, the RCMP federal policing integrated national security enforcement team in Alberta, and Calgary police, arrested a 15-year-old for terrorism-related offences.
Crime
Oct 20, 2023
U.S. declares ousting of Niger’s president a coup, suspends military aid, training
In the months since July's coup the U.S. has drawdown some of its troops and moved others from the air base near the capital Niamey, to another in Agadez.
World
Oct 10, 2023
Fire kills at least 100, hurts 150 more at Iraq wedding celebration
The fire happened in Iraq's Nineveh province in its Hamdaniya area, a predominantly Christian area just outside of the city of Mosul, authorities said.
World
Sep 26, 2023