Mayors call on federal government to deny parole to Robert Pickton
Robert Pickton was charged with 26 murders in the deaths of women who disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, but only convicted of second-degree murder for six of them.
Crime
Apr 25
Canada’s new grads face an active job market. How can you stand out?
Business consulting firm Robert Half found 64 per cent of companies surveyed say they intend to hire entry-level professionals in the first half of 2024.
Canada
Apr 5
30 tenants displaced after fire destroys apartment in Bobcaygeon, Ont.
CIty of Kawartha Lakes Coun. Pat Warren says 30 tenants in 16 apartment units have been displaced following a large fire late Thursday afternoon.
Fire
4 hours
‘Always noise’: B.C. senior spends 9 days in hospital hallway due to overcrowding
When asked about Roberts' situation, Premier David Eby said it is hard enough to be sick and have to require treatment, let alone have that treatment in a hallway.
Health
Mar 21
Saskatoon Tribal Council addresses letter demanding wellness centre closure
Fairmont Baptist Church pastor Robert Pearce called on the province to close a Saskatoon shelter after claiming someone tried to break into the church on Wednesday night.
Canada
Feb 15
SPSA warns of dry conditions for Saskatchewan’s wildfire season
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency gave an update on how they expect to see the upcoming fire season play out.
Fire
Apr 8
Pedestrian killed after being hit by truck in Montreal’s east end, police say
Montreal police launched an investigation after a pedestrian was hit by a truck in the city's east end Wednesday.
Crime
Apr 24
Quebec unveils $603 million five-year plan to protect French language
The provincial government said its nine priorities include better monitoring of language trends, boosting the French cultural offering, and improving students' mastery of French.
Canada
Apr 28
Toronto man given conditional sentence for fatal hit-and-run
At a sentencing hearing Thursday, the man told the court that he regretted leaving the scene after striking a pedestrian around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2021.
Crime
Apr 25
Peterborough police arrest man following south-end fatal shooting
Police say a shooting occurred at Sunshine Homes on Crystal Drive around 5 a.m. on Friday. A man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased.
Crime
Apr 26
Why more Canadian workers are motivated to find new jobs in an uncertain economy
Forty-two per cent of employed Canadians are already looking or plan to look for a new job in 2024, a new survey by Robert Half found.
Canada
Feb 8
Officers under investigation after alleged altercation in Saint John, NB: police
A release said a man was arrested without incident, but later an alleged altercation occurred between the man and arresting officers while he was being placed into a holding cell.
Canada
Apr 17
30-year amortizations will only impact a ‘sliver’ of the housing market: BMO
The Liberal government's shift to allow 30-year mortgage amortizations for some first-time homebuyers will impact a 'small segment' of the housing market, a BMO economist says.
Money
Apr 12
Winnipeg man facing 2 murder charges arrested in 3rd killing, police say
A Winnipeg man in custody facing charges in two homicides has now been arrested for a third, police say.
Crime
Apr 24
Pro-Palestinian protest shuts down Deltaport
The protest was part of a co-ordinated effort of protest happening around the world in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Canada
Apr 15
Kelowna City Concert Band returns to stage for spring concert
The Kelowna City Concert Band is getting ready to strike a new tune.
Lifestyle
Apr 12
Sold-out crowd gathers in Kingston’s downtown theatre to view Point Frederick documentary
The screening of a short documentary on Point Frederick in Kingston saw a sold-out crowd making their way to The Screening Room downtown.
Canada
Apr 24
Ontario hockey prospect to compete for roster spot at arena he once sold peanuts at
Micah Della Croce, 16, was working the concessions at Sleeman Centre in Guelph, Ont., last season. He was recently picked by his hometown team in April's OHL Priority Selection.
Sports
Apr 23
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration
The organization that led the legal fight to exonerate Walter Gillespie and his friend Robert Mailman of their 1984 murder convictions, says Gillespie died Friday in his home.
Canada
Apr 20
Quebec to invest $603M to protect French language. Critics say province has it all wrong
Critics say the province is relying on data that reflects the private sphere versus the public, and intends on using coercive measures to bolster and protect the French language.
Canada
Apr 30