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‘Disbelief’ felt after school attacks prevented in Nova Scotia, ManitobaParents and students in Nova Scotia and Manitoba are dealing with the aftermath of what could have been two deadly school attacks, after FBI intel leads to arrests.CrimeMar 19
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Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala suffers surgery setbackCia Edmonds, whose daughter is Maya Gabela, said the 12-year-old did not undergo a scheduled skull repair surgery last week because doctors found a leaking abscess.CrimeMar 23
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B.C. man who stabbed, killed girlfriend gets lighter sentence partly due to raceEverton Javaun Downey was sentenced after admitting to killing Melissa Blimkie by stabbing her 15 times in a stairwell at the Metrotown Shopping Centre in 2021.CrimeMar 13
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Ford government could keep school boards under supervision for ‘years’Education Minister Paul Calandra has put eight school boards under supervision over the past year, sidelining trustees at some of the province's largest school boards.EducationMar 11
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Man found guilty of kidnapping Toronto teen gets 11.5-year prison sentenceOn March 4, 2020, the boy, whose name is protected by a publication ban, was kidnapped after leaving his home to go to school on Driftwood Court near Jane Sreet and Finch Avenue.CrimeMar 26
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Extended Sask. child care agreement to cause higher fees for some, say advocatesAdvocates say the Saskatchewan government's $10-a-day child care extension will leave some families paying more than others when it comes into effect.CanadaMar 5
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Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran warOne way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31, which under Israeli law would trigger a vote within 90 days.WorldMar 25
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School bus driver sentenced to 60 days jail for fatally striking pedestrianA school bus driver who struck and killed a 22-year-old pedestrian in a Toronto crosswalk has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and a two-year driving suspension.CanadaMar 13
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Trustee says they were ‘fully cut off’ from information on Ford government takeoverThe Ford government confirmed that the Peel District School Board would be under provincial supervision, a move that has sidelined trustees and replaced them with an appointee.PoliticsMar 6
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Passengers recount QEII drive-by shooting that killed Edmonton man: ‘No one deserves this’Three childhood friends were on a trip from Edmonton to Banff when their car was shot at while they drove down the QEII south of Leduc, killing 22-year-old Birinder Singh.CrimeMar 17
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2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. universityThe institution cancelled all in-person exams on Monday, and the students' union called off events and shut down venues in response to the outbreak.TrendingMar 16
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U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases.WorldMar 18
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Missing U.S. student tourist James Gracey found dead in water off BarcelonaJames 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was staying with friends during spring break.WorldMar 20
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Halifax teens lament the loss of government program offering free bus passesPremier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government has said it needs to cut $130 million in grant funding to address the province's $1.2-billion deficit.PoliticsMar 6
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Asylum claim denied for 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his family, says lawyerLawyers for the family plan to appeal the decision, but say Liam and his family could be deported to Ecuador if the appeal fails.U.S. NewsMar 19
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Teacher recognized for heroism following fire attack on girl at Saskatoon high schoolA teacher who suffered burns to his hands and face after rescuing a student set on fire at a Saskatoon high school has received a prestigious award for bravery.CrimeMar 26
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More snow falls on already large piles in Northeast U.S.Power had returned for many of the hundreds of thousands who had lost electricity in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware and Rhode Island.WeatherFeb 25
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Cher’s son, Elijah Blue Allman, arrested for 2nd time in 3 daysElijah Blue Allman was arrested again in New Hampshire after police say he broke into a home and was discovered inside, smoking a cigarette on the couch.EntertainmentMar 3
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‘Then he ran over my leg’: Calgary boy hit in crosswalk recovering at homeFor 12-year-old Calgary boy Bentley St. John, being stuck at home is a reminder of the scariest moment of his life.Mar 12
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Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school systemIn 1996, Rosalind Smith made history as the first Black female principal for the Edmonton Public School Board.PerspectivesFeb 23