N.S. premier faces pushback at tense public meeting over Antigonish amalgamation
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston faced opposition in Antigonish Tuesday night during a community meeting about potential plans for amalgamation.
Canada
Apr 3
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
A Russian victory over Ukraine would embolden other authoritarian regimes, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. He said China is waiting to see the West "falter."
World
4 hours
Crash in rural Manitoba ditch leads to possession, trafficking charges: RCMP
RCMP arrested two people on drug-related charges after their car drove into a ditch in Brunkild, Man. The vehicle was in the process of being towed when police arrived on scene.
Crime
Apr 12
Mike Pence says he won’t endorse Trump for 2024 election
The decision makes Pence the latest in a series of senior Trump administration officials who have declined to endorse their former boss's bid to return to the Oval Office.
U.S. News
Mar 15
China’s Huawei faces potential January 2026 trial in U.S. criminal case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon told U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly that "settlement discussions ended in an impasse," and that a trial date should be scheduled.
U.S. News
Apr 4
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in southeast Calgary
Police say homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a home in southeast Calgary on Monday morning.
Crime
Apr 8
Possible firearms at Nestleton home prompts heavy police presence
On Sunday afternoon, police responded to a domestic-related call at a home in Nestleton. Police say firearms were known to be in the home, prompting a heavy police response.
Crime
Mar 25
‘We’ve had to make a 180’: What Oregonians say they got wrong with decriminalization
In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which replaced drug possession charges with a $100 citation that could be avoided by calling a state-funded hotline seeking treatment.
Health
Apr 18
‘More detail’ on large mixed-use development beside Aldershot GO station expected in Q2
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward says the development would be more than just residential towers to help their housing targets, but potentially a university campus and large arena.
Politics
Apr 4
David Chang’s Momofuku to stop ‘chile crunch’ trademark battle after outcry
Momofuku started selling its Chili Crunch product in 2020, a crunchy spicy oil with dried peppers and other ingredients like sesame seeds and garlic.
Trending
Apr 15
‘I cried’: Disabled seniors relieved after Quebec budget axes penalties for early retirement
Currently, if someone goes into early retirement — before the age of 64 — they're hit with a penalty that could reduce their pension benefits by 36 per cent.
Canada
Mar 13
Video shows group smoking illicit drugs in Maple Ridge Tim Hortons
A group of men are seen passing around a crack pipe in a booth, right next to two women who are seemingly unaware of what's happening.
Crime
Mar 29
S&P/TSX composite ekes out new record closing high, U.S. markets also set new records
Canada's main stock index rose Thursday to scrape out a new all-time closing high, while U.S. markets continued to set their own records.
Economy
Mar 21
TSX closes lower as Bank of Canada holds rate, U.S. markets fall on inflation report
Losses in financial and utilities stocks helped drag Canada's main stock index down more than 160 points, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
Economy
Apr 10
CFL officials to evaluate 84 prospects at league’s national combine in Winnipeg
They're the glamour events of any football combine but neither the bench press nor the 40-yard dash are major points of emphasis in Chris Jones's evaluation of a pro prospect.
Sports
Mar 20
‘Everybody should be in Love’: Saskatchewan village embraces name with new chapel
The Village of Love is fully embracing its name with a new wedding chapel. It will give couples the chance to share their love in Love.
Canada
Apr 14
B.C. Mounties seize huge trove of allegedly stolen Lego, Jellycats
Police say they seized over 1,000 items worth more than $150,000 in a recent bust, including large volumes of Lego and Jellycat toys.
Crime
Mar 14
Edmonton woman receives Governor General’s medal for exceptional volunteer service
Jean Henderson received the Governor General of Canada Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers at a ceremony in Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.
Features
Mar 27
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
‘Rust’ movie armorer sentenced to 18 months for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Entertainment
Apr 15