Hunter Biden’s bid to toss gun trial rejected, court date set for June
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial.
U.S. News
May 9
ANALYSIS: No guarantees as Winnipeg Jets’ playoff run set to begin
Depending on whom you might ask, Tuesday night's win over Seattle wasn't supposed to be that difficult for the Winnipeg Jets.
Sports
Apr 17
Three B.C. men fined, banned from hunting after killing pregnant deer
The BC Conservation Officer Service says three men have been sentenced for illegally killing two deer and a marmot near Kamloops back in 2020.
Environment
Apr 18
Fugitive arrested after 27 years running from child sex abuse charges
U.K. fugitive Richard Burrows went on the run in 1997 after failing to show up to his trial for indecent assault charges.
World
Apr 2
Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of fatally running over Toronto cop
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is set to continue her instructions to the jury today.
Crime
Apr 18
Senior in life-threatening condition after being hit by own vehicle in Calgary lot
Calgary police say a senior was sent to hospital in life-threatening condition after she was run over by her own vehicle in the community of Deer Run.
Traffic
Apr 10
Fake firearm draws real police response in downtown Guelph
Officers responded on Thursday after a man was seen with what was believed to be a real firearm and arrested at gunpoint. A replica gun was seized, among other items.
Crime
Apr 5
With the Canucks on the verge of a playoff run, the Green Men mull a revival
It's been eight years since silly Canucks superfans the Green Men have made an appearance at Rogers Arena. With the team now back at the top of the league, that changed.
Sports
Mar 1
Federal funding drying up for program that reviews sex assault cases
A unique Canadian program meant to ensure sexual-assault cases aren’t closed inappropriately by police is set to run out of federal funding at the end of the month.
Canada
Mar 14
UNB scores men’s and women’s hockey title hat trick
Both the men's and women's UNB hockey programs are enjoying an impressive run of success and will compete for national titles.
Sports
Mar 6
West runs risk of nuclear war if they send troops to Ukraine: Putin
President Vladimir Putin says Western countries risk provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow has weapons to hit targets in the West.
World
Feb 29
2 men convicted of murdering Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay in 2002 shooting
A Brooklyn federal jury found Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington guilty of killing the pioneering DJ over what prosecutors characterized as revenge for a failed drug deal.
Crime
Feb 27
Winnipeg police arrest 2 people with guns, drugs following midnight dispute
Winnipeg police say they arrested two men after a dispute led to a police chase in the early morning hours on Saturday. Guns and drugs were found at the scene of the arrests.
Crime
Mar 2
Raptors surprise girls basketball tournament
Schools from across the Greater Toronto Area had sent their girls' basketball teams to MLSE Launchpad for a mini-tournament and then some fun exercises and drills.
Sports
Mar 4
Arrest made in Calgary hit and run that sent senior to hospital last fall
Calgary police have made an arrest in connect with a hit and run that sent a 77-year-old woman to hospital in October.
Crime
Feb 21
First humpback whale calf of season spotted near Victoria
The calf, estimated to be around three and a half months old, was spotted with its mother, nickednamed Black Pearl, in the Haro Strait last week.
Environment
Apr 24
Instant ‘karma’ for faceplanting thief who stole Nanaimo business’ sign
The comeuppance was captured on NY-LA Fresh Thread's security cameras on Monday, when two men stole the retailer's 100-pound sign.
Crime
Apr 25
Man charged in surfer deaths told girlfriend he killed ‘3 gringos,’ court hears
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were found dead in a well after going missing during a surfing trip in Mexico.
World
May 9
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
Halifax skaters on board with new indoor park rolling in next month
A new indoor skate park and community hotspot called The Hub is coming to the Halifax area in May, and skateboarders are ramping up for its grand-opening.
Canada
Apr 26