Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet says he’ll donate $100K from defamation suit win

  Superior Court Justice Martin Castonguay ruled on Monday that Paméla Groleau's accusations against Ouellet were unfounded and ordered her to pay him $100,000.

  Canada

  11 hours
• New Brunswick wants public feedback on data centre plan

  A news release says the draft policy will support Canada's efforts to control its own data and develop Canadian artificial intelligence.

  Tech

  12 hours
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• $55M win means new Jeep, paid-off house for some in Quebec lotto group

  The Crown corporation in Quebec announced on Monday that 49 people won the $55-million jackpot in the Aug. 21 Lotto Max draw, with each person winning about $1 million.

  Canada

  Sep 1
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• Halifax LGBTQ2S bar ‘Rumours’ at risk of closing due to rising costs

  The previous "Rumours" closed in the 1990s but a couple brought it back in 2024. They're now facing the potential of having to close this iteration because of rising costs.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• Why some Canadian website maps show ‘Lake America’ instead of Lake Ontario

  The issue first arose after several websites including Hydro One, Elections Canada, Infrastructure Ontario and others showed Lake America on their maps.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• Former Ontario lawyer charged, accused of defrauding victims of $4.3M

  The lawyer from Brampton had his licence revoked last year in Ontario after a tribunal determined he knowingly participated in a mortgage fraud scheme in late 2019. 

  Crime

  Aug 31
• Suspect wanted for attempted murder after Mississauga double stabbing: police

  Peel police said they found two men with stab wounds in a parking lot in Mississauga after a reported parking dispute and are now searching for a second suspect.

  Crime

  Aug 31
• Some Ontario government, business websites show ‘Lake America’ on maps

  Google previously said people in Canada would see Lake Ontario displayed on its Maps application, while it would say Lake America for people in the U.S.

  Canada

  Aug 30
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• Google Maps to show ‘Lake Ontario’ in Canada, ‘Lake America’ in U.S. Here’s why

  The company said it updates Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, which includes the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.

  Canada

  Aug 30
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• Canadians set to cast their ballots in B.C., Ontario and Quebec byelections

  The vote is taking place in three ridings across the country, one in B.C., another in Ontario and a third in Quebec following the resignations of their MPs. 

  Politics

  Aug 30
• Byelection called as B.C. Conservative leader faces questions over leaked audio

  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay currently does not hold a seat in the legislature. The byelection is set for Sept. 26.

  Canada

  Aug 29
• Ford says world will always ‘call it Lake Ontario’ after Trump’s renaming

  Trump’s order says the U.S. lays claim to most of the 'volume' of Lake Ontario and is largely responsible for its security, economic activity and environmental stewardship.

  Canada

  Aug 29
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet with U.S. officials amid trade war

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was originally heading to the U.S. on a pre-planned trip, but her office says she's now going to meet with officials amid the trade war.

  Canada

  Aug 29
• Woman who disappeared from Markham home has been found: police

  Officers with the York Regional Police said the missing woman was found several days after she went missing and thanked those who helped locate her.

  Canada

  Aug 28
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• Former MP faces 26 new weapons charges amid firearms trafficking case

  Former MP Inky Mark was charged last month with gun trafficking after more than 400 firearms were allegedly seized from his Dauphin, Man. home. He now faces more charges.

  Crime

  Aug 26
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• Pair accused of murder in 2023 shooting death of Ontario teen: police

  Anthony Dixon, 17, was shot in 2023 and Durham police have been pursuing all avenues in an effort to find those responsible for the teenager's death.

  Crime

  Aug 26
• Marineland beluga dies at U.S. aquarium weeks after transfer

  A group of aquariums in the U.S. and Spain have been taking in the beluga whales and dolphins from Marineland in recent months, with a few more remaining.

  Canada

  Aug 26
• Police-involved shooting in Kingston leaves man seriously injured, SIU investigating

  The Wabaan Crossing will be closed in both directions for an extended period of time. People are asked to avoid the area and choose an alternative route. 

  Crime

  Aug 26
• Halifax bomb threat suspect could face life in prison on terror charge: Crown

  The suspect in the bomb threat made against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax appeared for a bail decision but the hearing was adjourned again.

  Canada

  Aug 26
• Saskatoon reports new cases of Dutch elm disease with removal planned

  Dutch elm disease is caused by a deadly fungus that spreads through elm roots and by a specific species of bark beetle that carries the fungus from tree to tree.

  Environment

  Aug 25
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• Sex assault charge against Ontario Catholic priest dropped

  D'Sa has been a member of the clergy since 2010 and the diocese said he's served as pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Oakville since 2016, as well as the Dean of Halton.

  Canada

  Aug 25
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• N.B. RCMP warn against vigilantism in child exploitation cases

  Police say there are dangers to taking matters into your own hands: not only putting themselves at risk but also potentially compromising ongoing police investigations.

  Crime

  Aug 25
• Montreal airport worker dies after being struck by plane

  Officials say staff and passengers on board the plane who witnessed the the plane strike the man have received support resources following the event.

  Canada

  Aug 25
• Abandoned puppies now in foster homes after found in box in Brantford

  The puppies were sent to Sato Saved End of the Line Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation as Hillside Kennels Animal Control noted they need special attention and require bottle feeding. 

  Canada

  Aug 25
• Back-to-school lunches need ‘flexibility’ amid uneven food prices: report

  When it comes to what the lab considers a "focused school-lunch basket," comprised of 12 popular school-lunch staples, prices declined about 2.8 per cent.

  Canada

  Aug 25