Métis groups will trudge on toward self-government as bill faces another setback
Métis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they'll stay on the path toward self-government, despite the uncertain future of a contentious bill meant to do just that.
Canada
Apr 18
‘Tragic’: Notoriously ramshackle Kelowna home faces wrecking ball
Janusz Grelecki learned that the house, long deemed unsafe and unsightly by neighbours and city officials, was finally slated for demolition through an eviction notice.
Canada
Apr 9
Fake OxyContin pills stronger than fentanyl may be circulating in Hamilton: police
Hamilton police are warning the public about the potential circulation of a deadly drug in Hamilton that's potentially several times stronger than fentanyl.
Crime
Apr 10
Hamilton man wanted in Kitchener killing makes Canada’s most wanted list
A Hamilton man who is wanted in connection with a killing that occurred in downtown Kitchener last summer has been named one of Bolo’s top 25 most wanted fugitives.
Crime
Apr 23
Lawyers make final pitches to jury in trial of man accused of killing Toronto cop
Prosecutors say a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer made deliberate choices to drive dangerously knowing there were people nearby.
Crime
Apr 17
Suspect uses movie prop money to buy item in Peterborough: police
Police say a woman received a fake $50 bill after completing a buy-and-sell transaction. It was determined the bill was prop money used in movies.
Crime
Apr 5
Winnipeg man facing 2 murder charges arrested in 3rd killing, police say
A Winnipeg man in custody facing charges in two homicides has now been arrested for a third, police say.
Crime
4 hours
‘Sad human being’: Toronto mother faces speeding drunk driver who killed son
Gregory Girgis was walking in downtown Toronto almost two years ago when he was fatally struck by an impaired driver who a red light and collided with two cars.
Crime
Apr 18
Vancouver police make arrest in ‘targeted’ killing of 49-year-old woman
The victim of what police have described as a 'targeted' killing was found next to a black Acura in the 2700-block of Rosemont Drive just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
Crime
Apr 6
Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant after a spike in benzene readings and after members Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill.
Environment
Apr 19
Red Deer RCMP warn about counterfeit currency
The RCMP in Red Deer is warning the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 and $100 bills that have been found circulating around the community.
Crime
Mar 26
Charges dropped against 3 Ontario police officers for killing toddler in shooting
The SIU say a Kawartha Lakes OPP shooting in 2020 claimed the life of 18-month old Jameson Shapiro and his dad, William Shapiro. OPP were responding to a reported abduction.
Crime
Mar 25
Lori Vallow’s husband, accused of ‘doomsday’ killing of kids, ex-wife, faces trial
Chad Daybell is accused of murdering his wife's two youngest children in a bizarre plot that involved 'zombies' and fringe religious beliefs.
U.S. News
Apr 1
Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament
The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.
World
Apr 16
Man injured during Auburn Bay dog attack speaks as pit bull owner faces 18 charges
The owner of two large dogs that attacked several other dogs -- one fatally -- in southeast Calgary in February is facing 18 city bylaw charges.
Canada
Apr 3
Budget 2024 makes changes to capital gains tax. Who will it affect?
The changes to capital gains taxation have been billed as a way to ensure the government can make up some for some of the big spending measures announced in Tuesday’s budget.
Canada
Apr 17
Driver who had child in truck faces impaired driving charges in Mill Woods crash
The two-vehicle crash happened Sunday night at the intersection of 66th Street and 34th Avenue, where police said a truck ran a red light and t-boned a car.
Crime
Mar 25
Ottawa police open hate speech probe after alleged pro-Oct. 7 chants at rally
Video posted on social media from Saturday's rally through downtown and past Parliament Hill included audio of protesters making comments that are now under investigation.
Crime
Apr 22
N.B. not ruling out notwithstanding clause in bill to force people into drug care
N.B.'s public safety minister said the bill would force people with severe drug addiction into treatment if they are not in a mental state to make that decision voluntarily.
Politics
Apr 3
Budget 2024 failed to spark ‘political reboot’ for Liberals, polling suggests
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is facing a steep hill to climb in the polls after the 2024 budget failed the sway voters back to Liberal Party, new polling shows.
Politics
Apr 23