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
Teamworks Career Centre fair sees hundreds of Lethbridge jobseekers
Hundreds of local jobseekers had the opportunity to meet with potential employers and showcase why they're the best candidate for hire at the Teamworks Career Centre job fair.
Canada
May 17
‘Any chance of a call?’: Inside Ford government’s lurch to cancel Peel Region split
New texts and emails paint a picture of the disorganization inside Ontario's decision to backtrack on its promise to dissolve Peel Region and show how its experts were sidelined.
Politics
May 8
Police seek help in Kelowna stranger sexual assault investigation
Police are asking the public if they were in the area during the evening of May 11 and recognize this individual to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300
Crime
May 17
‘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
Families urge passage of Ontario NDP bill to create missing vulnerable people alerts
An NDP private member's bill that would implement an alert system for vulnerable people similar to Amber Alerts is being studied by a legislative committee.
Canada
May 17
Crown appealing acquittal in dangerous driving crash that killed B.C. child
The BC Prosecution Service is appealing the not-guilty verdict for a man charged in a tragic crash that killed a Vancouver child.
Crime
May 7
Judge says construction on massive CN Rail hub in Milton can continue — for now
The Federal Court of Appeal says work on a massive rail-and-truck hub in the GTA can go ahead pending its decision on an appeal of a lower court ruling that halted construction.
Canada
May 13
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
Winnipeg Blue Bombers place 2 starters on 6-game injured list and cut 6 players
Adam Bighill, Jamal Parker, and Noah Hallett were all placed on the six-game injured list by the Bombers on Wednesday.
Sports
May 15
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
How a financial scandal rocked an Ontario agency for vulnerable children
A former Peel CAS finance director, who was arrested and had charges later withdrawn, is speaking out about an agency rocked by allegations of financial mismanagement.
Politics
May 13
Peel Region split costs grow to $4.4M as council demands reimbursement
The Region of Peel is asking the Ford government to pay $1.5 million of the costs, which will otherwise fall to local taxpayers in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.
Politics
May 9
Quebec man pleads guilty in hit and run that killed 7-year-old Ukrainian girl
Mariia Legenkovska was killed while walking to school with her brother and sister on Dec. 13, 2022. The driver fled the scene and turned himself in later that day.
Crime
May 9
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
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
Our honest review of Amazon Basics’ new ceramic cookware set
How it went when we tried Amazon Basic’s 11-Piece Ceramic Cookware set for two weeks with a family of four.
The Curator
May 6
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
Evacuation alert issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek as wildfire continues to grow
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo issued the evacuation alert for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek on Friday.
Fire
May 10