Trump suffers twin defeats in efforts to dismiss Georgia, classified docs cases
A federal judge refused Thursday to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, rejecting a defense argument that the case should be tossed.
U.S. News
Apr 4
Student-led Pointe-Claire, Que. blood drive aims to help Black community
According to Hema-Quebec, diversity in donors is important because ethnicity and heritage matter in treating some illnesses and some rare blood diseases.
Canada
Feb 16
Some improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist, community members say
The city launched a strategy to revitalize the historic LGBTQ district after locals raised concerns amid intersecting homelessness, drug use and mental health issues in the area.
Canada
Apr 21
2 arrested in Winnipeg police drug bust, cocaine and meth seized
Two people were arrested, and Winnipeg police say they seized about $26,000 in cocaine, $3,000 in meth, drug packaging materials, ID and $230 cash.
Crime
Apr 16
Youth in Guelph can apply for microgrants for climate change initiatives
The funds can be used towards environmental projects such as recycling and waste reduction, tree planting and greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.
Environment
May 9
Pickleballers raise a racket after North Saanich votes to shutter courts
Players of the popular racket sport were shocked to learn this week that the municipality's council has voted to shutter a set of busy pickleball courts at Wain Park.
Politics
May 3
Indian PM Modi raises anti-Muslim rhetoric as election heats up
In recent rallies, Modi has called Muslims “infiltrators” and said they “have too many children,” referring to a Hindu nationalist trope that Muslims produce more children.
World
May 7
B.C. announces centralized booking system for evacuees needing hotel rooms
Starting in June, emergency evacuees in three B.C. communities will be able to access an online hotel booking system when a climate crisis strikes, including wildfire or flooding.
Canada
May 4
Canada safe sport commission to be led by former Ontario chief justice
The commission's mandate is to delve into problems amid what the current and former federal sport ministers have called a safe-sport crisis in Canada.
Canada
May 9
Family says infant killed in 401 crash leaves a ‘void that can never be filled’
The infant and his grandparents, who were visiting from India, died in a crash on Ontario's Highway 401 in Whitby at the end of April.
Canada
May 8
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing armed teachers, angering protesters
If the bill is signed into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year's deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Abbotsford husband pleads guilty in wife’s killing from 2022
On Saturday, homicide police said Inderjit Singh Sandhu had entered a guilty plea to second-degree homicide.
Crime
Apr 21
Wildfire evacuation order lifted for homes on Cold Lake First Nation
Residents of a community in eastern Alberta who were told to flee their homes late Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area have been allowed to return home.
Fire
Apr 22
Calgary fatal stabbing victim ‘gave himself’ to help those fleeing war in Ukraine
Joel Clark, who died in a stabbing in Calgary on April 8, is being remembered as someone who dedicated his life to helping others, particularly Ukrainians.
Crime
Apr 22
Surrey councillors criticize 7% property tax hike for 2024
The hike will amount to an extra $177 for the average single-family household. But opposition councillors say the increase is actually higher.
Canada
Apr 23
Hot Docs left out of budget 2024 funds as financial woes cloud arts organization
Left out of the budget is Hot Docs, the nation's largest documentary film festival, which organizers said is in dire financial straits and may not be able to do an event next year.
Entertainment
Apr 18
Australian company launches app in Kingston to combat intimate partner violence
Milli is an app created by Australian-based company Genvis, which aims to connect victims of intimate partner violence with the right supports and services.
Canada
May 2
Peloton cuts 15% of its global workforce, CEO steps down
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down, the company said on Thursday as it announced a 15 per cent cut to its global workforce due to a post-pandemic slump in demand.
World
May 2
Canada, U.S., U.K. lay additional sanctions on Iran over attack on Israel
Canada announced it was sanctioning Iran's defence minister and top military command organizations while the U.S. and U.K. said they are targeting Iran's drone industry.
Canada
Apr 25
B.C. preparing for increased wildfire risk in northeastern region
Forests minister Bruce Ralston said the province is preemptively setting up a wildfire command centre in the Fort Nelson area, ahead of the coming weekend.
Environment
May 9