B.C. couple sentenced to 15 years in 6-year-old boy’s abuse death
With credit for time served, Rykel Frank (née Charleson), the boy’s biological mother, and Mitchell Frank, her partner, will each serve just over 12 years behind bars.
Crime
May 16
No time behind bars for university security guard who killed B.C. man with neck restraint
Jack Cruthers Hutchison was convicted of manslaughter in April for the death of Howard Hill, and has been handed an 18-month conditional sentence to be served in the community.
Crime
May 22
Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, dies
Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who served as music director at orchestras on three continents, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, has died.
Canada
Apr 22
Inmate serving 12-year sentence dies at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston: CSC
David Kreindl, 57, died at the Bath Road prison Saturday, officials say
Crime
Mar 25
Family angry over Canadian aid worker’s death in Gaza, says he was ‘hunted down and killed’
Born in St-Georges, Que., to an American father and a Canadian mother, Jacob Flickinger served for 11 years in the Canadian military, including a tour in Afghanistan.
Canada
Apr 4
Insp. Kirk Robertson named next chief of Kawartha Lakes Police Service
Kirk Robertson has served with the municipal police service for the past 22 years in a number of roles. He'll begin his new role as police chief on May 19.
Canada
Apr 5
Surrey man convicted in international child exploitation investigation
Joey Andy Daigle, 34, was handed an 18-month conditional sentence, to be served in the community, last month and has been placed on the sex offender registry.
Crime
Apr 3
Most wanted: After 51 months on lam, Quebec inmate pleads guilty to escaping prison
Denis Bégin was sentenced to 18 months in prison to be served concurrently with a life sentence that he is already serving for second-degree murder.
Crime
Mar 21
Tension builds between Edmonton city council and union; CSU 52 strike 1 day away
The Civic Service Union (CSU 52) served strike notice Monday at 11 a.m. The union said the picket line will begin Thursday at 11 a.m.
Consumer
Mar 13
London Knights take Game 2 of OHL Championship Series with 9-1 victory over Oshawa Generals
A second lopsided win has the London Knights ahead two games to one in the OHL Championship Series.
Sports
May 11
Edmonton Oilers head coach mum on starting goalie for Game 5 against Vancouver Canucks
The choice to start Pickard was one that came from a lot of discussion.
Sports
May 16
Tiedemann out with nerve inflammation in elbow
Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann will miss about seven to 10 more days with a sore elbow.
Sports
Apr 26
A look at potential names to be Leafs’ next coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit.
Sports
May 9
B.C.’s final legislative session before election ends with acrimony, tears, fantasies
The final legislative session before the coming provincial election ended last week in acrimony, tears and some wild political fantasies being circulated.
Commentary
May 21
Rebranded Regina Street Team continues to serve community
The Downtown Regina Community Support Program has been rebranded the Regina Street Team which responds to calls to provide services for those in need.
Canada
May 14
Frito Lay Canada recalls popular chips due to possible salmonella risk
Frito Lay Canada said it is working closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure the recalled products are removed from the marketplace.
Health
May 14
Regina Humane Society rescues 26 dogs from awful conditions, 10 put down
According to the society, a tip came in last Wednesday reporting dogs living in poor conditions, and an investigation was launched alongside the Regina Police Service.
Canada
May 22
The Honourable Murray Sinclair among those to receive the Order of Manitoba
Twelve Manitobans will receive the Order of Manitoba this summer, including The Honourable Murray Sinclair and Manitoba's chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin.
Canada
May 12
Requests open for float entries for Peterborough Canada Day Parade
The City of Peterborough says parade entry applications will be open until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Last year's parade had 25 float entries, the most in four years.
Canada
May 22
Canada’s Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm in WNBA pre-season action in Edmonton
Canadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as her Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Seattle Storm at Roger Place on Saturday.
Sports
May 5