Kevin Hart to headline this summer’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Edmonton
Kevin Hart will bring his "Acting My Age" standup tour to Kinsmen Park in Edmonton on July 13.
Entertainment
Apr 16
S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets rally after jobs report shows cooling
Canada's main stock index rose Friday, led by strength in base metals, utilities and telecom, while U.S. markets rallied after the latest jobs report came in cooler than expected.
Economy
May 3
Jury makes three recommendations in Fredericton ER waiting room death
A jury made three final recommendations in the coroner's inquest into the death of Darrell Mesheau, who died in the Fredericton hospital ER waiting room.
Health
Apr 9
Carimas festival in Montreal replacing Carifiesta with month-long celebration
For some people this summer's Caribbean carnival, now known as Carimas, can't come soon enough.
Canada
Apr 19
Brampton, Ont., man accused in deadly fire found guilty on two charges, including murder
Helder Vertentes-Arruda of Brampton, Ont., has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his mother-in-law, and attempted murder of his wife.
Crime
Apr 20
Three men found guilty of mischief for roles in Coutts border blockade
Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.
Canada
Apr 17
Almost half of Quebecers have high levels of financial anxiety: survey
A new survey shows 48 per cent of Quebecers have high levels of financial anxiety, mostly regarding food and housing costs.
Canada
Apr 30
Kevin Spacey lashes out at docuseries highlighting new abuse allegations
The docuseries 'Spacey Unmasked' will see 10 men detail new allegations of sexual abuse by actor Kevin Spacey, spanning several decades.
Entertainment
May 3
‘Slender Man’ stabbing: Woman who nearly killed classmate denied release
Morgan Geyser, now 21, had asked for early release from her court-sentenced 40-year commitment.
Crime
Apr 12
Mortality rates among Hamilton’s unhoused are not getting better: report
Life-expectancy studies over the past three years from health and outreach workers suggest the mortality rate of people without shelter in Hamilton, Ont. hasn't changed much.
Health
Apr 30
Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced three new proposed reforms in the 2024 budget that aim to protect Canadian renters.
Economy
Apr 15
Mayors approve ‘stopgap’ 2024 TransLink funding, but ‘fiscal cliff’ still looms
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn described the investment plan as a 'stopgap' measure to address congestion on the system as work continues to secure stable, long-term funding.
Canada
Apr 25
2021 heat dome fuelled by climate change, intensified wildfire risk: study
The study found the heat dome in June and July 2021 was 34 per cent larger and lasted 59 per cent longer than a similar event would have without climate change.
Environment
Apr 23
Trump’s historic hush money trial begins in New York. Here’s the latest
In a singular moment for American history, the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection.
U.S. News
Apr 15
Peterborough Musicfest generates $4.3M annually for region, study shows
Of the 110,000 in attendance during the 2023 Peterborough Musicfest season, the assessment says 63 per cent were considered local (within a 40-kilometre range).
Economy
May 1
Maple Leafs turn their attention to Bruins
Sheldon Keefe usually spends time during intermissions breaking down film of that evening's opponent.
Sports
Apr 18
University of Idaho murder suspect says he was ‘out driving’ in new alibi
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers said the murder suspect was on a typical late-night drive 'to see the moon and stars' at the time four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed.
Crime
Apr 18
Carbon rebate payments going out to some Canadians. Here’s what to expect
The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians on Monday as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.
Canada
Apr 15
Biden says ‘order must prevail’ as police clear U.S. campus protests over Gaza
Several pro-Palestinian encampments were broken up by police overnight, notably at the University of California, Los Angeles, where officers arrested dozens of demonstrators.
U.S. News
May 2
Baltimore bridge collapse: Biden tours wreckage site, says nation ‘has your back’
Aboard Marine One, Biden circled the warped metal remains and the mass of construction and salvage equipment trying to clear the wreckage of last week's collapse.
U.S. News
Apr 5
