Chris Orr had never used a mover before. So when the Toronto man relocated from his semi-detached home in Leslieville in favour of Squamish, B.C., he hadn't considered the predicament he's in now.

"This crime put the occupant of this home in significant danger, as well as the numerous emergency personnel who responded," said police.

Ron Joyce, the co-founder of the Tim Hortons doughnut chain, has died at age 88.

A predawn fire quickly engulfed a two-story house Friday, killing a couple's four grandchildren, a son and a nephew, authorities and family said.

This year, 131-year-old Texas boot-maker Lucchese expanded its offerings, starting with a shoe line that includes everything from sleek sling-backs to burnished oxfords.

Due to the decreased threat of flood in the area, the City of Courtenay is rescinding the evacuation alert issued on Dec. 10 for the Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers area.