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Uber passengers dead in Highway 1 crash with suspected impaired driverDrive BC said the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m., shutting down all westbound lanes between Kensington Avenue and Sprott Street in Burnaby.TrafficSep 23
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Houston police officers jump into Uber to chase running suspect, video showsThe driver's dashcam captured the moment a suspect ran across the street in front of his vehicle while two police officers were running after them on foot.TrendingAug 25
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Ontario city spent more than $1.7K on Ubers during 10-day trade trip to ItalyTwo councillors and several staff from the City of Vaughan headed to Italy in the summer of 2024 for a trade mission. Internal documents show how the trip played out.CanadaSep 1
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Murder trial begins for nephew and uncle charged in Woodbine Beach shootingThe trial has begun for a nephew and his uncle who are jointly charged with second-degree murder of a 21-year-old man who was fatally shot near Woodbine Beach two years ago.CrimeOct 6
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Toronto man pleads guilty to manslaughter after fellow arsonist accidentally dies in fireA Toronto man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson after a fellow arsonist died in a Scarborough restaurant fire while the trio was allegedly setting it ablaze.CrimeSep 25
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AI smart glasses recalled in Canada, U.S. for burn risk: ‘Immediately stop’Health Canada is urging consumers to 'immediately stop using' a brand of AI smart glasses due to a burn hazard that could potentially injure users.ConsumerSep 25
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B.C. drug activists win constitutional fight, trafficking convictions tossedJeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx founded the compassion club know as the Drug User Liberation Front and were found guilty last year after Vancouver police raided the club in 2023.CrimeSep 29
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B.C. driver helps save man from knife-wielding suspect in Surrey park"In that moment, I'm filming, I'm reversing my car and I'm trying to unlock my car and all in that same moment, he opens my door," Robin Nuber told Global News.CrimeSep 10
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Looking for Canadian alternatives to U.S. tech? It’s not easy, experts sayAs the world reacted over recent days to Google Maps changing the name of Lake Ontario, MapQuest made a social media post that quickly drew praise and has seen downloads surge.TechAug 31
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Singer D4vd’s legal team withdraw from murder caseThe defence lawyers said in a statement that the judge granted their request to withdraw after finding that D4vd qualified for a court-appointed lawyer.CrimeAug 31
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Meta reaches US$18B settlement in youth social media harm lawsuitThe settlement was reached during a California federal trial, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.U.S. NewsAug 26
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Man sentenced to over 10 years in prison in Moss Park mass shootingA Brampton man convicted of firing a gun during the deadly 2023 shooting that killed one person and wounded three others has been sentenced to 10 years and nine months in prison.CrimeAug 28
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Ontario minister charged trade mission meals to riding association instead of governmentVic Fedeli, Premier Doug Ford's trade minister, hasn't charged the public for his meals or other expenses on trips, but records reveal party donors are footing the bill.PoliticsAug 21
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The best travel outfits for long flights & busy travel daysFoolproof travel outfits for frequent flyers, featuring comfortable and stylish picks from Aritzia, Alo and lululemon made for long flights, layovers and beyond.The CuratorAug 28
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Spotify says monthly users and profits will likely fall below estimatesSpotify said it expects operating income of €670 million (US$770.97 million) in the third quarter, below analysts' average estimates of €677.8 million.ConsumerAug 4
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Former HandyDART user says he’s not making much progress finding a solutionIn an updated statement on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson from TransLink said, 'Cretain’s mobility device exceeds the operating specifications of the vehicles.'CanadaJul 29
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Off-road vehicles banned on Crown land in many parts of B.C. as wildfires burnThis prohibition does not apply to emergency response, agriculture or commercial/industrial users who operate off-road vehicles for farming or business purposes.FireAug 10
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TransLink says it can no longer provide HandyDART service for passenger after 28 yearsTom Cretain has spinal muscular atrophy and isn't able to sit up. For decades he has relied on HandyDART to drive him to his destinations on an accessible bus or taxi.CanadaJul 27
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Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them?As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.TechAug 6
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Man in Spider-Man suit helps wheelchair user cross busy intersectionA real-life superhero dressed as Spider-Man jumped into action at a traffic light and helped push the man across the crosswalk to safety in the footage shared by police.TrendingJul 24