World’s largest election begins in India as Modi seeks 3rd term. What to know
Nearly 970 million voters — more than 10% of the world’s population — will vote during the staggered elections that run until June 1.
World
Apr 19
Two suspects arrested, released in gas station robbery: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police say two suspects were arrested and then released on a promise to appear in court following a knife-point robbery at a gas station near Polo Park on Thursday.
Crime
Mar 30
Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend Putin’s rule
Russia's election comes against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has stifled independent media and prominent rights groups.
Politics
Mar 17
Putin seals 5th term in predetermined election landslide
Vladimir Putin sealed his control over Russia for six more years with a predetermined landslide in an election that followed the harshest crackdown on the opposition.
World
Mar 18
Liberals table bill to update Elections Act, increasing advanced voting days
Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the changes "will enhance Canadians' ability to exercise their vote while strengthening protections against foreign interference in our elections."
Canada
Mar 20
‘History will judge Putin poorly’: Joly slams Russian election
'History will judge Putin poorly,' Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said after Russia's president secured his fifth term in an election many view as a sham.
Canada
Mar 18
Former Alexei Navalny aide brutally attacked with hammer, blames ‘Putin’s henchmen’
Leonid Volkov, the former chief of staff for late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was reportedly beaten with a hammer and had tear gas sprayed in his eyes.
World
Mar 13
Ireland’s Constitution says a woman’s place is in the home. Voters could change that
Irish voters will decide Friday — International Women’s Day — whether to change the 87-year-old document to remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist.
World
Mar 8
Calgary police say driver who struck pedestrian in Bridgeland parking lot likely unaware
Calgary police investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian in Bridgeland on Saturday say the driver involved likely wasn't aware they had run someone over.
Crime
Apr 28
Nova Scotia to keep requirement for motor vehicle safety inspections following review
Vehicle inspections for cars cost $29.15 and are required every two years, although newly purchased vehicles from licensed dealers are given three years for an inspection renewal.
Canada
May 2
Ontario reverses UP Express service changes following public outcry
Just a day after announcing adjustments to its UP Express service, the province is rolling back those changes in response to widespread criticism from local residents.
Canada
Apr 17
London, Ont. hits major milestone with first bus rapid transit shelter
Installation of London's first bus rapid transit shelter began earlier this week on Ontario Street at King Street. Full completion is expected in the coming weeks.
Canada
Apr 25
2 teens arrested after ‘vicious and unprovoked’ attacks at Edmonton LRT stations
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested and charged in connection with three assaults at LRT stations last week, Edmonton police said.
Crime
Apr 9
‘Extremely dangerous’: Viral video shows man ‘surfing’ between SkyTrain cars
Transit police say they're investigating the "extremely dangerous" stunt and warn would-be copycats they could be seriously hurt or face criminal charges.
Crime
Apr 17
‘Everybody should be in Love’: Saskatchewan village embraces name with new chapel
The Village of Love is fully embracing its name with a new wedding chapel. It will give couples the chance to share their love in Love.
Canada
Apr 14
Funding shortfall puts B.C. lakes at risk of invasive mussels
The fight to keep invasive mussels from damaging B.C. lakes and waterways got some financial support this week, but it falls short of what's needed, officials say.
Environment
May 2
Inside ICE: The work, demands of Manitoba RCMP’s child exploitation unit
Officers in the Manitoba RCMP's internet child exploitation - or ICE - unit deal with difficult and disturbing content on a daily basis.
Crime
Apr 24
Atlantic Superstore defends use of plexiglass to prevent ‘organized crime.’ Shoppers unconvinced
New measures aimed at preventing shoplifting at Loblaws-owned Atlantic Superstore locations are stirring debate in the Halifax area, and beyond.
Consumer
Apr 22
Head of N.B. elections gives inside look at agency during political drama of 2023
The chief electoral officer has said her office spent more than $3.2 million in total pre-election expenditures last year, including nearly $2 million that cannot be recovered.
Politics
Feb 15
What Trudeau’s podcast appearances say about Canada’s next election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently appeared on four podcasts as he travels the country talking up the Liberals' latest budget.
Canada
Apr 28