Man arrested for ‘indecent act’ in front of female minors in Whitby: police
An Oshawa, Ont., man was arrested after Durham Regional Police say he exposed himself to female youths in a public area in Whitby, Ont., earlier this month.
Crime
Apr 28
Taxpayers on the hook for minister’s Paris chauffeur: Sask. NDP
The NDP released invoices filed by Dustin Duncan, the minister in charge of the province's natural gas utility, relating to a trip last year to Paris.
Politics
Mar 5
First-of-its-kind ‘mayor for a day’ initiative kicking off in Kingston, Ont.
Students in grade 5 can send in their applications by June 5 for a chance to become a mayor for the day, as part of a new initiative by the City of Kingston.
Canada
2 hours
BC Nurses’ Union concerned with rise of illicit drugs, weapons inside hospitals
The BC Nurses' Union said illicit drug use and a rise in weapons inside hospitals is becoming a significant safety concern for its members.
Health
Apr 4
Surrey man’s indecent exposure trial continues
Thomas Cooper, 53, was cross-examined about his intentions when he arrived at the shopping mall in 2022. Tuesday was day two of the trial.
Crime
Mar 13
University of Winnipeg says cyberattack stole employee, student financial info
The university disclosed last week that a cyber incident targeted the school's network, leading to the school delaying exams, cancelling classes and taking down internet services.
Tech
Apr 4
Surrey man in court, accused of exposing himself to young woman in 2022
Thomas Charles Cooper is accused of exposing himself to a young female employee at a Guildford clothing store in July 2022. He was in court on Monday.
Crime
Mar 11
Saskatoon city council to discuss freeway study as residents express opposition
Saskatoon city council is set to discuss a study on phase two of the potential freeway plan.
Canada
Mar 27
B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization
The move comes amid a raging debate over the province's approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and "safe supply."
Health
Apr 26
40% of Canadian industries ‘highly vulnerable’ to supply shocks: StatCan
Forty per cent of Canadian industries are 'highly vulnerable' to external demand and supply shocks, Statistics Canada says in a new report.
Economy
Mar 15
Ottawa has used AI in nearly 300 projects and initiatives: research
Canada's federal government has used artificial intelligence in nearly 300 projects and initiatives, new research has found — including to help predict the outcome of tax cases.
Canada
Apr 11
Suspect wanted for exposing self to teen girl in shopping centre: London, Ont. police
London police allege the suspect exposed himself to a teenage girl at a shopping centre in January. On Friday, police released surveillance images in hopes of identifying him.
Crime
Mar 8
Former Canada Goose employees allege layoffs via email ‘inhumane’
On March 26, Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss announced 'sad news' in a LinkedIn post: the company was laying off 17 per cent of its global corporate workforce.
Canada
Apr 5
Billionaire who wants off Canada’s Russia sanctions list denounces Putin
The Canadian government alleges Igor Makarov benefited from Russia's "oligarchy system."
Canada
Apr 22
Video shows group smoking illicit drugs in Maple Ridge Tim Hortons
A group of men are seen passing around a crack pipe in a booth, right next to two women who are seemingly unaware of what's happening.
Crime
Mar 29
Health unit lists potential measles exposure locations after case confirmed in London, Ont.
London, Ont.'s health unit says it has confirmed a case of measles involving an adult who likely got the disease while travelling. The unit has published a list of exposure sites.
Health
Mar 10
Weak productivity is an economic ‘emergency,’ Bank of Canada warns
Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers gave a speech in Halifax on Tuesday in which she sounded the alarm on Canada’s flagging productivity rates.
Economy
Mar 26
Cannabis review calls for several changes as industry struggles
A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry's biggest gripes.
Canada
Mar 22
Manitoba measles-free, but expert urges vaccination
Manitoba is measles-free so far, but an expert says it's worth it to be prepared with a vaccine. 'It's one of the most effective vaccines that we have available to us,' he said.
Health
Mar 5
Former top U.S. generals say Afghanistan evacuation ‘too slow and too late’
The rare testimony publicly exposed for the first time the strain and differences the military leaders had with the Biden administration in the final days of the war.
U.S. News
Mar 19