Edmonton explores ways to replace aging transit buses amid $240M funding shortfall
The City of Edmonton is exploring ways to replace its aging ETS bus fleet, as hundreds of the buses are nearing, or going past, their expected lifespan.
Politics
Mar 22
‘Cowardly option’: Family of woman killed in Toronto hit-and-run want lengthy sentence
The family of the 29-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Toronto two years ago is hoping the driver responsible receives a lengthy sentence.
Crime
Apr 20
Full parole granted to man convicted in notorious ‘McDonald’s murders’ in Cape Breton
The board decided during a hearing today that 55-year-old Freeman MacNeil should receive a conditional release because his risk to reoffend is rated at low to moderate.
Canada
Mar 28
Halifax Wanderers soccer team pitches $40M permanent stadium proposal
Halifax Wanderers President Derek Martin pleaded his case for a permanent, soccer stadium expansion in downtown Halifax during a municipal community planning meeting Thursday.
Sports
Sep 14, 2023
N.W.T. wildfire evacuees shelter in Edmonton area as blaze threatens Yellowknife
Less than 12 hours after opening, a reception centre at the Leduc Recreation Centre reached capacity and evacuees are now being redirected to the Edmonton Expo Centre.
Fire
Aug 17, 2023
New details on VPD officers facing possible dismissal in death of Myles Gray
One of the officers is currently facing a criminal trial for assault, while another has been named in a civil suit in connection with the high-profile suicide of a VPD constable.
Crime
Mar 14, 2023
Junior hockey: Kamloops embarrasses Kelowna 8-1, Penticton outclasses Merritt 13-1
By beating Merritt, Penticton cliched its second consecutive BCHL regular-season title. The Vees will now have home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
Sports
Mar 4, 2023
Edmonton Elks sign 3 players from 2021 draft class including local product Cole Nelson
University of Alberta Golden Bears defensive lineman Cole Nelson along with two other players from the 2021 CFL Draft were signed by the Edmonton Elks on Wednesday.
Sports
Jun 23, 2021
Blue Jays hammer season-high 20 hits, 16 runs in rout of Yankees
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays picked up where they left off at the all-star break — on a winning roll.
Sports
Jul 14, 2011
CC Sabathia get wins 14th of the season, Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-1
TORONTO - CC Sabathia didn't give the Toronto Blue Jays much room to work with en route to becoming baseball's first 14-game winner.
Sports
Jul 16, 2011
Former ECB Vice-President Lucas Papademos joins Greek powersharing talks for new government
ATHENS, Greece - Former European Central Bank Vice-President Lucas Papademos on Thursday joined Greek political leaders at powersharing talks to form a new government, in a strong indication that he's being lined up to be the country's new prime minister.
Politics
Nov 10, 2011
Abbotsford police warn of arrival of sex offender Donald Bakker
Abbotsford police issued a rare public warning that Canada’s first convicted sex tourist, Donald Bakker, will take up residence in the city’s core. <br /><br />
Aug 1, 2012
NHL Capsules
WINNIPEG - The loudest cheers were for a player wearing a rival uniform, but that only fuelled the Winnipeg Jets.
Dec 17, 2011
Ratcliff scores 3 as Washington gets revenge against Edmonton with 12-10 win
EDMONTON - The Washington Stealth weren't about to give up another game to the Edmonton Rush.
Sports
Jan 26, 2013
Spring Training Capsules
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Roy Halladay was yanked in the third inning after getting rocked in the Minnesota Twins' 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
Sports
Mar 14, 2012
Devils’ slumbering offence breaks out in big 4-1 win over Rangers
NEWARK, N.J. - David Clarkson and Ryan Carter scored 1:54 apart early in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils' slumbering offence broke out in a 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Sports
Mar 6, 2012
AL Capsules: Jeter scores on passed ball, Yankees hand Tigers fifth straight loss
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Derek Jeter scored on a passed ball with one out in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees rallied to hand the Tigers their fifth straight loss, 7-6 on Friday night, hours after Detroit left fielder Delmon Young was arraigned on a hate crime harassment charge.
Sports
Apr 27, 2012
Year In Review: 13 of the strangest stories in 2015
From a dress that broke the Internet to a goat arrested at a Saskatchewan Tim Hortons and even a dead raccoon memorialized on a Toronto street corner, here’s a look at some of the oddest stories of 2015.
Canada
Dec 22, 2015
25-year-old Ramara, Ont. man charged for child pornography offences: OPP
On Thursday, officers say they executed a search warrant at a home in Ramara and seized digital devices that are currently being examined by the OPP.
Crime
Jan 24, 2020
2nd man arrested in Scarborough hit-and-run that left toddler, 2 women injured
Toronto police say they have now arrested the second man wanted in a hit-and-run in Scarborough that injured a toddler and two women in October.
Crime
Dec 5, 2019