Andrew Harris to retire as Winnipeg Blue Bomber: ‘I lived out a childhood dream’
Running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Sports
Apr 5
Man pulls knife after being denied entry to bar: Guelph police
Investigators say a man was turned away twice by staff at an establishment on Silvercreek Parkway South Sunday night because he was not carrying identification.
Crime
Apr 15
$1 lottery turns into $1M win for Ontario man who forgot ticket ‘for almost a year’
A Barrie, Ont. man who thought he won $1,000 was happily surprised to find a few extra zeros at the end of his winning ticket when he found out he won $1 million.
Canada
Apr 9
Several baby products have been recalled by Health Canada. Here’s the list
Health Canada has recommended that users contact the concerned companies for a refund and stop using the recalled products immediately.
Canada
Apr 25
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving Indian family’s death at Manitoba border
New details have been released in the Manitoba human trafficking case that saw an Indian family freeze to death in 2022 while trying to cross into the U.S. on foot.
Crime
Mar 27
Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on campus encampment protests
Campuses, including McGill University and the University of British Columbia, have seen protests held by students demonstrating against Israel's conflict with Hamas.
Politics
Apr 30
Montreal commemorates 30 years since Rwandan genocide
As commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda continue, many survivors in Montreal are reliving some of the trauma they experienced.
Canada
Apr 13
U.S. to pay Larry Nassar abuse survivors $138M to settle lawsuits against FBI
When combined with other settlements, US$1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Man arrested after alleged random attack in Kelowna, B.C.
“I caught this guy out of the corner of my eye walking down the street with a 4X4, about four feet long,” West Kelowna resident Tom Groat told Global News.
Crime
Apr 3
Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses
Together, they shave down the time it takes to get products from trailers into the facility by 90 per cent — and their overlord, Walmart Canada, hopes this is just the start.
Canada
Apr 12
‘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
Canada’s Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm in WNBA pre-season action in Edmonton
Canadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as her Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Seattle Storm at Roger Place on Saturday.
Sports
May 5
Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity.
World
Apr 14
Full parole granted to man convicted in notorious ‘McDonald’s murders’ in Cape Breton
The board decided during a hearing today that 55-year-old Freeman MacNeil should receive a conditional release because his risk to reoffend is rated at low to moderate.
Canada
Mar 28
Lynx Air says passenger refunds will hurt investors because of defiant contractor
Lynx's shutdown comes as the budget airlines that have cropped up in recent years face ongoing financial pressures.
Consumer
Apr 15
Iran fires air defences at military base after suspected Israeli drone attack
An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defences at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan.
World
Apr 19
8 items to make your next camping trip a great one
Setting out on a camping trip this summer? Here are 8 great camping must-haves for your next adventure.
The Curator
May 3
U.S. appears set to ease marijuana restrictions in historic move
The proposa would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
U.S. News
Apr 30
CRA’s handling of bare trust reporting rules needs ‘systemic review,’ MP says
A Conservative MP is calling for a "systemic review" into the Canada Revenue Agency's recent handling of bare trust reporting requirements amid ongoing criticisms.
Money
Apr 9
Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board
The victims were identified last year as 23-year-old Christopher Lavoie and 55-year-old Regis Lavoie, who were not related.
Canada
Mar 28