More than 400 Canadian artists sign letter denouncing ‘anti-trans’ policies
The open letter denouncing "alarming and destructive" anti-trans legislation was released by Canadian music superstars Tegan and Sara.
Canada
Mar 31
Emergency planning part of Kingston’s total solar eclipse prep: ‘This is the big one’
Officials in Kington, Ont., expect the solar eclipse on April 8 could lead to traffic jams lasting four hours if things go well, or gridlock lasting up to 15 hours if they don't.
Canada
Mar 22
‘I enjoy being the first’: Maestro Fresh Wes doesn’t mind breaking hip-hop barriers
Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes will officially become the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Why Crown struggled to prove dangerous driving in crash that killed B.C. child
Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh was acquitted of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and bodily harm in the crash that killed a 23-month-old.
Crime
Apr 10
Priest in Northwest Territories prays for plane crash victims, first responders
A priest asked his congregation to pray for victims and first responders at a church service in Fort Smith on Sunday days after six people died in a tragic plane crash.
Canada
Jan 29
Canadian soldier feared dead in ‘tragic avalanche’ in Switzerland
Capt. Sean Thomas, a Canadian Armed Forces member, was on leave in Switzerland from his Middle East deployment when he went missing in an avalanche last week.
Canada
Apr 8
Doctor shot in Vancouver revealed to be Surrey anesthesiologist
The 46-year-old doctor was struck in the face by a bullet as he was walking near Homer and West Pender streets on April 3.
Crime
Apr 12
Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls
William Brock, 81, is accused of shooting Loletha Hall after he received a number of scam calls from a person demanding money and threatening to harm him and his family.
U.S. News
Apr 17
Officers who spoke to man accused of running over cop testify at trial
A man accused of running over a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago offered a tearful apology to the man's family in court, saying he didn't mean to hurt the officer.
Crime
Apr 11
Kelowna mother who lost son in crane collapse organizes fundraiser for memorial
So far, over $200,000 has already been raised through a United Way BC campaign in support of erecting a memorial site at Knowles Heritage Park in Kelowna in honour of the victims.
Canada
11 hours
‘Chaos’: Witnesses describe Vancouver crash that killed toddler, injured dad
Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh has pleaded not guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm in the July 6, 2021 crash.
Crime
Apr 3
‘Tragic accident’ claims life of COSAR K9 member
Chase, COSAR’s first certified K9 member died Thursday night after a team training exercise. He was said to have played a vital role in dozens of searches across the province.
Canada
Mar 10
Dual Canadian-U.S. citizen killed in Gaza was a military veteran
Jacob Flickinger, a Canadian-U.S. citizen who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza working for World Central Kitchen, was a Canadian Armed Forces veteran.
Canada
Apr 4
11-year-old boy dies after dog attack in south Edmonton
An 11-year-old boy was declared dead after police found him 'severely injured' after being 'attacked by two very large dogs' in Summerside on Monday.
Crime
Apr 2
‘Tragic’: Notoriously ramshackle Kelowna home faces wrecking ball
Janusz Grelecki learned that the house, long deemed unsafe and unsightly by neighbours and city officials, was finally slated for demolition through an eviction notice.
Canada
Apr 9
Toronto cop reveals Const. Jeffery Northrup’s final moments during trial testimony
A Toronto police officer who witnessed the death of Const. Jeffery Northrup nearly three years ago gave his testimony in the Umar Zameer trial on Monday.
Crime
Mar 25
Families of mentally ill men killed in Winnipeg police shootings call for joint inquest
Two families are calling for a joint-inquest into the deaths of two men who were shot and killed by Winnipeg police in recent months.
Canada
Apr 5
6 years later, new digitally aged photo of missing Montreal child released
Officials hope the image will bring in new information that could help police with their ongoing investigation into his disappearance.
Canada
Mar 12
Man accused of running over Toronto constable testifies at murder trial
Umar Zameer, the man accused of running over a Toronto cop nearly three years ago, described that evening as he took the stand in his murder trial Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 9
Partner of slain Toronto police officer tears up on the stand at murder trial
A Toronto police officer teared up on the stand this morning as she described the events that led to her partner's death in an underground parking lot nearly three years ago.
Crime
Mar 21