Winnipeg firefighters say Anderson Avenue blaze likely caused by vape battery
While the blaze was extinguished in less than 15 minutes, two people were assessed by paramedics at the scene, with one sent to hospital for further treatment.
Fire
May 2
Gypsy Rose Blanchard files for divorce from estranged husband
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Scott Anderson, who tied the knot in a jailhouse ceremony, were married for less than two years.
Trending
Apr 11
Grammy winner Emmylou Harris to headline Halifax Jazz Festival, more bands announced
Emmylou Harris, Matt Anderson, Fitz and the Tantrums, and The War and Treaty were all announced as the first wave of headlining performers for the 2024 Halifax Jazz Festival.
Entertainment
Mar 7
How toy guns brandished by Ontario youth in ‘assassins game’ is prompting real fear
Ontario's Halton Regional police issued a public alert after getting multiple calls over the past week from residents insisting they had seen teens on school ground with weapons.
Crime
May 3
Gypsy Rose Blanchard talks divorce, nose job and death threats in new docuseries
The eight-part docuseries 'Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up' premieres on Lifetime in early June.
Entertainment
May 2
Regina council unanimously passes motion to designate Indigenous ceremonial site
Regina City Council unanimously pass a motion to designate some city land as an Indigenous ceremonial site located at Kings Park campground by Tor Hill golf course east of Regina.
Canada
May 1
Tories grill Liberals in question period about minister’s ties to lobbyist, PPE company
Conservative MP Michael Barrett questioned the Liberal government on Randy Boissonnault’s connections to a lobbying firm and a medical supplies company, revealed by Global News.
Politics
May 2
Federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault linked to PPE company embroiled in lawsuits
Global Health Imports Corporation, a company that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault co-founded in 2020, faces $7.8 million in court-ordered debts.
Investigations
May 1
First Nations men wrongfully convicted in Manitoba file lawsuits claiming racism
Two First Nations men wrongfully convicted of murdering a restaurant worker are suing three levels of government saying their imprisonment was the result of racial discrimination.
Trending
Apr 5
Driver acquitted in Vancouver crash that killed baby, seriously hurt father
Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh has pleaded not guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm in the July 6, 2021 crash.
Crime
Apr 9
Crews battle large grass fire between southeast Edmonton and Beaumont
Fire crews remained at the scene of a grass fire in south Edmonton early Friday, as officials said the blaze had shrunk in size overnight.
Fire
Apr 25
Man escapes from central Edmonton minimum-security facility
A man serving time for robbery, break and enter and theft under $5,000 escaped from a minimum-security facility in central Edmonton over the weekend.
Crime
Apr 29
1st round of NHL playoffs to see Oilers face familiar foes in ‘heated’ matchup against Kings
For the third-straight year, the Oilers will face the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the postseason.
Sports
Apr 19
Call of the Wilde: Detroit shades Montreal Canadiens in OT as Habs’ season nears end
The Canadiens and Red Wings played perhaps the most exciting game of the year. The Wings kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-4 overtime win. Brian Wilde has more.
Sports
Apr 15
Surrey Police Service officers complained of ‘harassment’ by RCMP: court documents
The claims that Surrey Police Service officers working alongside the RCMP in Surrey were subjected to a 'toxic work environment' are contained in documents.
Canada
May 3
Manitoba to fund $21m in road upgrades for Norway House Cree Nation and community
The Manitoba government said Thursday that it will spend more than $21 million to repave about 30 kilometres of road in the area of Norway House and Norway House Cree Nation.
Canada
Mar 31
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections
Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections by convincing margins.
Politics
May 3
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton turned to back-up Calvin Pickard goalie and he posted the win — but not before Montreal gave it a tremendous effort, losing 3-2 in overtime.
Sports
Mar 20
Edmonton Oilers rock Kings 7-4 for Game 1 win
Zach Hyman scored a hat trick for the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-4 trouncing of the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the opening round playoff series.
Sports
Apr 23
Edmonton police lay charges in connection with weekend homicide
Police have laid charges in connection with the death of a 29-year-old man in north Edmonton last weekend.
Crime
Mar 21