Saskatchewan rural crime rates a focus on final day of SARM convention
According to Statistics Canada's most recent report on rural crime in 2021, Saskatchewan had the highest crime severity index for rural offenses.
Canada
Mar 15
Saskatchewan introduces bear spray regulations after ‘thousands of disturbances’
Bear spray incidents across the province, such as last year's Wascana Pool incident, have become more and more common.
Canada
Mar 12
Trial for Brampton, Ont. man accused in deadly 2020 fire nears its end
First-degree murder trial for Brampton man accused of setting a fire that killed his mother-in-law and nearly five others is coming to a close.
Crime
Apr 16
85-year-old woman kills home intruder in act of self-defence ‘heroism’
The 85-year-old Idaho woman was handcuffed to a wooden chair and shot several times by her attacker — and yet, she survived.
Trending
Apr 11
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
The lawsuit, which accuses Christian 'King' Combs of sexually assaulting a woman onboard a yacht in 2022, also names Sean 'Diddy' Combs as a defendant.
Entertainment
Apr 5
‘Vigil for Tatjana’: Memory of homicide victim in Lumby, B.C. to be honoured Friday
Residents of Lumby, B.C., will host a vigil Friday evening to honour Tatjana Stefanski, whose body was discovered earlier this month near Mable Lake Road. A suspect faces charges.
Crime
Apr 26
Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may collect users' information and share or sell it without people's permission for advertising, a report found.
Canada
Apr 25
Muslim human rights activist in need of kidney finds help from Jewish community
'She's been helping the Jewish community and the Muslim community with the Council of Muslims against antisemitism and it's our turn to help her.'
Canada
Apr 26
2 women missing in Oklahoma, investigators believe they are ‘in danger’
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley are both moms and connected to churches in nearby area.
U.S. News
Apr 3
Edmonton residents calling for dangerous knife sale restrictions speak at city hall
'When you hold these in your hand you realize they're for one purpose only, and that's to — when you're in a fight — kill the other person.'
Crime
Apr 9
New revolutionary clinic for Indigenous community opens in Montreal
A first of its kind health care clinic in Montreal opened its doors. Native Montreal’s Family Clinic aims to provide culturally safe services to the Indigenous community.
Health
Apr 12
Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ while praising value of immigration
The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, came after the White House has hosted the leaders of Japan and India and as the U.S. seeks strategic alliances with both.
U.S. News
May 2
‘It’s frustrating’: Dartmouth city councillor worried about proposed housing site
Tony Mancini worried there will be a lack of consultation for a housing project slated for Dartmouth that includes a Pallet village and modular housing.
Apr 22
Singh mulls TikTok return as U.S. nears potential ban over security fears
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is considering personally reactivating his TikTok account, as the U.S. moves towards a ban on the popular social media platform.
Politics
Apr 24
Nova Scotia rates of poverty, food insecurity in 2022 worst among all provinces
New data from Statistics Canada shows that Nova Scotia’s rates of poverty and food insecurity in 2022 were the highest of any province.
Canada
Apr 30
Mental health support still lacking 4 years after mass shooting: Nova Scotia mayor
Four years after the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history, the mayor of the community where the tragedy began says accessing mental health resources is still a challenge.
Canada
Apr 19
Alberta school honours children from military families
Teal Up Day was marked at Guthrie School in Parkland County, to honour all military children for the sacrifices they make coming from parents who choose to serve their country.
Features
Apr 12
Central Edmonton residents call for ban on knife sales at corner stores: ‘They’re designed to kill’
A group of central Edmonton community leagues and organizations say knives are too easily bought in convenience stores, and want the city to crack down.
Crime
Apr 3
Gérard Depardieu in police custody over latest sexual assault allegations
Gérard Depardieu, 75, has faced sexual assault allegations from more than a dozen women, blighting his reputation as one of France's most well-known actors.
Entertainment
Apr 29
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada
As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'
Money
Apr 23