Trump faces possible fines for ‘flouting’ gag order at hush money trial
Citing 10 posts on his social media account and campaign website that they said breached the order, prosecutors called it a “deliberate flouting” of the court’s prohibition.
Crime
Apr 23
Trump hush money trial: What lawyers argued in opening statements
A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to reach trial.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Money Tips Monday: Growing number of Canadians facing high mortgage renewal rates
Financial experts have said some mortgage holders could see an increase of 30 to 40 per cent in their monthly payments when they renew.
Money
Apr 29
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
Ontario cities have the worst credit card debt in Canada, study finds
The latest data from money.ca shows that seven of the county’s top 10 worst cities for credit card debt are from Ontario, with Barrie, Ont. taking the number one spot.
Economy
May 2
Guelph region United Way sees donations down, use of services up
With donations down and more people using services like shelters and food banks , the United Way had to make difficult decisions on where the money goes.
Canada
Apr 17
Why climate change on the farm means a high cost for Canadian taxpayers
Taxpayer money already supports the agriculture industry and some say the bill will go up as climate change-driven natural disasters make it harder for farmers to eke out a living.
Canada
Apr 4
Calgary not-for-profit battles big bank after fraudsters make off with $50K
Not-for-profit Calgary business battles Alberta's biggest bank to get $50,000 refunded after scammers break into account and make off with the money.
Consumer
Mar 25
Ontario budget: 4 police helicopters worth $46M being bought to fight auto theft
Ontario's auto theft crisis makes up part of the Ford government's 2024 budget, with money for four police helicopters part of a broader police spending commitment.
Crime
Mar 26
Fake gold, jewelry schemes target victims in Richmond, police say
Richmond RCMP said that suspects have been using different techniques to lure victims into buying their fake valuables and stealing vanity items.
Crime
Apr 15
‘Piggy banks for them:’ Police crack down on fake Ontario bank accounts
Toronto Police say they have cracked down on a scheme where hundreds of bank accounts with fake names were opened by one person.
Crime
Apr 29
Peachland issues warning about fake emails using town information
“The District urges people to be cautious of phishing scam emails,” a public service announcement said on Friday.
Crime
Apr 19
Vincent René-Lortie nearly quit filmmaking. Now the Montreal director is going to the Oscars
'It was a hard time for me. We just got out of the pandemic, and I wasn't making any money,' says the Montreal-born director on a video call from Los Angeles.
Entertainment
Mar 5
Tax season, scam season: Don’t get fooled before deadline
The Canada Revenue Agency says tax scams are as prevalent as ever at this time of year, and they're getting more complex and sophisticated.
Money
Apr 29
Trump faces jail threat as judge fines him for breaking gag order during trial
Trump was held in contempt of court and fined US$9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and others.
U.S. News
Apr 30
‘They took advantage of me’: Ontario man warns of alleged fake roofing crew
An elderly Toronto homeowner says he is the victim of a door-to-door roofing scam that left him with a destroyed roof and interior water damage.
Consumer
Mar 25
Trump’s claims of absolute immunity get mixed reaction at U.S. Supreme Court
The justices appeared likely to reject some of Trump's claims, but in a way that could send the federal 2020 election interference case back to lower courts and delay a trial.
U.S. News
Apr 25
Trudeau says there wasn’t ‘sufficient’ intelligence to remove Dong in 2019
The prime minister told the inquiry one of his longest-serving staffers alerted him on Sept. 30, 2019, in the middle of an election campaign, about the spy agency’s “concerns.”
Canada
Apr 10
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
New foreign interference documents raise questions about special rapporteur report
Documents published by the federal inquiry into foreign interference call into question some of the conclusions in former Governor General David Johnston’s probe.
Canada
Apr 5