Why was Umar Zameer tried for murder? Observers raise questions about prosecution
The critiques of the way the case was handled came ahead of Toronto police announcing Monday evening that they’ve asked Ontario Provincial Police to conduct an independent review.
Crime
Apr 22
‘Tar in a bottle’: Makeup brand faces backlash for jet-black foundation
Black beauty influencer Golloria George said the foundation shade was reminiscent of 'minstrel shows,' a form of theatre that involved mostly white actors wearing blackface.
Lifestyle
May 1
Man buys $19K Cartier earrings for $19 thanks to pricing error
Rogelio Villarreal bought two pairs of the earrings, made of 18-carat rose gold and 142 individual diamonds, while they were listed for the wrong price on Cartier's website.
Trending
May 1
Spice Girls reunite, perform at Victoria Beckham’s 50th — is a tour coming?
The iconic girl group came together to perform an impromptu rendition of their hit 'Stop' at Victoria's Beckham's birthday party, delighting guests.
Entertainment
Apr 22
Toronto police chief backtracks on comment after Umar Zameer verdict
Toronto's chief of police, Myron Demkiw, deflected criticism Tuesday regarding a controversial comment he made outside the Superior Courthouse Sunday.
Crime
Apr 23
Oubre leads 76ers past Raptors 135-120
A deflected pass bounced to Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown who immediately passed it up court to a streaking Jordan Nwora, who defied two Philadelphia 76ers closing in on him and went for an emphatic dunk.
Sports
Mar 31
Manitoba’s popular flag football league kicks off the season
With over 2,100 players this year, Manitoba's oldest and largest flag football league kicked off the season on Saturday at the Maple Grove Rugby Park.
Sports
Apr 27
Doug Ford gifted with can of gravy amid office spending blowback
Liberal MPP John Fraser, who levelled the gravy train accusation, attempted to drive home that point by gifting Premier Doug Ford a can of mushroom gravy.
Politics
Apr 9
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections
Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections by convincing margins.
Politics
May 3
Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie
Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.
Politics
May 1
Ford faces calls to apologize over Umar Zameer ‘heinous crime’ bail post
Zameer was acquitted on Sunday in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, who died after he was hit by a vehicle in an underground parking garage at Toronto City Hall.
Crime
Apr 24
Jurors hear closing arguments in trial for men charged after Coutts border blockade
Closing arguments were made at the trial of Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard Janzen in Lethbridge, Alta.
Crime
Apr 16
Spring cleaning: Calgary’s annual pathway and river cleanup underway
Thousands of kilograms of garbage are expected to be picked up in the annual pathway and river cleanup in Calgary over the next three days, beginning Friday.
Features
May 3
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks LCBO to bring back paper bags for customers
Premier Doug Ford has asked the LCBO to reverse its decision to stop giving Ontario customers paper bags as people are 'stuck openly carrying alcohol in public.'
Canada
Apr 8
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
We met a man this week who has lived for more than 30 years in Stanley Park. Christenson Bailey has made himself a home among the trees but now he is looking at a new future.
Trending
Apr 19
Canadians should expect politicians to support right to bail, Virani’s office says
A jury on Sunday found Umar Zameer not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto police officer who was run over in an underground parking garage in July 2021.
Crime
Apr 24
What the jury didn’t hear at the trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto officer
Jurors have begun their deliberations in the trial of Umar Zameer, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Toronto police Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup.
Crime
Apr 18
Gravy sent to Premier Doug Ford briefly shuts down Ontario government building
Toronto police said they were called to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto just after 11:30 a.m. after a suspicious package was found.
Politics
Apr 16
Toronto police chief apologizes for comments made after man acquitted in cop death
Toronto's police chief is apologizing for his "choice of words" in reacting to the acquittal of a man who had been accused of fatally running over an officer.
Canada
Apr 30
Crown seeks life sentence for Sask. Mountie who killed lover
Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt suggested to the judge on Thursday that Bernie Herman be given a life sentence, the defense suggesting four to six years behind bars.
Canada
Apr 25