Opposition calls out Ontario government response to Belleville overdose crisis
Belleville's mayor said the province did not commit to a $2-million funding request to help kick-start construction of a centralized hub and money to open a detox centre.
Health
Feb 21
Premier Moe responds to Trudeau’s ‘good luck with that’ comment
Sask. Premier responds to the prime minister's comments saying "the threat is not a threat at all" following Trudeau's "good luck with that" remarks on the carbon price spat.
Canada
Apr 27
Athletes diving in to raise money for Alberta’s para swimming team
The fundraiser will help Edmonton and area swimmers get to their competitions across the province and access specialized equipment.
Sports
Apr 28
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
Fighting food insecurity in Montreal with handmade bowls
It was all part of the Empty Bowls initiative, benefitting Corbeille de Pain. Around 70 local potters donated over 600 handmade bowls to the non-profit.
Canada
Apr 27
Stormy Daniels testimony at Trump hush money trial sparks call for mistrial
Daniels veered into salacious details despite the repeated objections of defence lawyers, who after the lunch break demanded a mistrial, which the judge denied.
U.S. News
May 7
Grandparent scam: Canadian seniors with landline phones targeted, out about $2.2 million
Police in Ontario say 126 people were identified and lost about $739,000 to the organized crime group. Those arrested are from the Montreal region.
Crime
Apr 18
Google’s dominance makes competition ‘unlikely,’ U.S. antitrust trial judge says
The first day of the pivotal antitrust trial's closing arguments focused on whether another company could develop a search engine that could eventually compete against Google.
Tech
May 2
Ontario couple celebrates $70M Lotto Max win after keeping it secret for 2 months
The winning ticket for the Feb. 20 Lotto Max draw was purchased at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The couple is from Lakeside, Ont.
Canada
Apr 25
Calgary mayor, community associations meet over proposed zoning changes
It was a busy day at city hall on Saturday as Mayor Jyoti Gondek met with several concerned Calgarians about proposed zoning changes.
Politics
Apr 21
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return?
If you don't file your taxes and owe money you may have to pay penalties and interest, an accountant said. The tax deadline is April 30.
Canada
Apr 27
Huge book sale supports literacy programs for struggling Calgary kids
Money raised from this year’s Calgary Reads Big Book Sale will go to seven local agencies that support literacy programs. It runs Friday to Monday.
Education
May 7
Illegal gambling hits Ontario high school, students threatened over debts: police
Police in Ontario are investigating reports of an illegal online gambling operation targeting youth at an Orillia high school. Some students say they're being threatened too.
Crime
May 6
Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists
Last week's move by the track body and its president Sebastian Coe broke with tradition because the International Olympic Committee does not pay prize money.
Sports
Apr 19
Trump trial hears recording discussing hush money scheme: ‘What do we got to pay?’
Prosecutors played the 2016 recording that attorney Michael Cohen secretly made of himself briefing Trump on a plan to buy Karen McDougal's story of an extramarital affair.
U.S. News
May 2
1 deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade
Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr.
Sports
Apr 24
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
‘Very angry and very frustrated’: White Rock store closes due to repeated break-ins
Owner Mandy Johnston said it’s due to the sheer amount of crime she has to deal with in the neighbourhood.
Crime
Apr 19
Alberta government announces master plan to expand rail passenger service
Premier Danielle Smith says the time to move forward is now with record population growth and more crowded highways.
Economy
Apr 29
Do you need to own a home to be wealthy in Canada? How renters can get ahead
Some renters might be feeling less secure about their finances than if they owned a home, but experts say there's a path to build wealth outside the housing market in Canada.
Money
Apr 27