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Calgary defence lawyer starts charity for families dealing with domestic violence
Rebecca Snukal has been a defence lawyer in Calgary for 18 years, but nothing could have prepared her for when she experienced the legal system from other side.
19 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Man charged in fatal 2021 Calgary hit-and-run
A 46-year-old man has been charged in relation to a fatal hit-and-run in southwest Calgary in October last year.
19 Sep 2022 | Canada -
2 self-cleaning toilets in Calgary’s East Village closed, will soon be replaced
When the self-cleaning public toilets on the River Walk were first installed in 2011 they created talk because of their unique design. However, more recently that c…
18 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Trudeau, ministers to attend 77th Session of the U.N. General Assembly next week
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to New York next week to attend the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly from Sept. 20-22.
18 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Raid of Surrey, B.C. convenience store turns up large stash of drugs and cash
Large amounts of drugs and around $150,000 was seized by Surrey RCMP investigators in a search at a convenience store.
18 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Toronto police charge boy, 16, after alleged carjacking
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after an alleged carjacking in September, police say.
17 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Queen Elizabeth death: Demand for royal merchandise booms in Canada, abroad
There are kits to help you crochet a miniature Queen Elizabeth sporting any colour dress and hat you desire, T-shirts bearing her likeness and “never complain, neve…
17 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Toronto police arrest man in connection to 2 alleged restaurant robberies
Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with two separate restaurant robberies in Toronto.
17 Sep 2022 | Canada -
As rates rise, is now the time to lock in a fixed mortgage? Here’s what to know
The Bank of Canada’s rising interest rates have some variable-rate mortgage holders thinking about the upside of locking in a fixed rate, according to experts who s…
17 Sep 2022 | Canada -
North American markets fall Friday, ending a volatile trading week
North American markets ended the trading week in the red, with Canada’s main stock index down more than 170 points and U.S. stock markets falling amid inflation wor…
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Take Back The Night march for survivors of sexual violence returns to downtown Hamilton
Survivors of sexual violence took to the streets of downtown Hamilton on Thursday night for the first time since 2018.
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
1 arrested after $1.7M grow-op busted in Madoc: Central Hastings OPP
A Markham, Ont., man faces charges under the Cannabis Act after OPP seized more than 1,700 illegal cannabis plants in Madoc, east of Peterborough, on Thursday.
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Alberta RCMP charge 3 more people in relation to Coutts border blockade
Mounties have laid further charges in connection with the Coutts, Alta., border protest earlier this year.
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Ontario investing $1.8M in surveillance cameras, upgrading systems to tackle crime
The Ontario government says it is investing $1.8 million for new cameras and better technology to “enhance police efforts to prevent crime, especially gun and gang …
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
2 arrested after drugs, loaded handgun seized from Park Street North residence in Peterborough
Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after a warrant was executed at a residence in Peterborough, Ont., on Thursday.
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Half of Canadian restaurants operating at a loss or ‘just breaking even’
Restaurants are facing a bumpy road to recovery after years of pandemic-related challenges. They’re now dealing with rising expenses, low customer counts, high debt…
16 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Saskatoon’s special constables become permanent part of the police service
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) alternative response unit is now a permanent part of the police service after a year-long pilot program came to an end.
15 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Grand River Conservation Authority warns water levels are low despite recent rainfall
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a request to Southern Ontario residents to continue reducing their water consumption despite the recent rai…
14 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Opposition to mixed-use development project in Dollard-des-Ormeaux growing
Some Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents say they can’t wrap their heads around a plan to build up to 400 condo units at the site of a well-known strip mall on the corner…
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R. Kelly found guilty of child pornography, sex abuse in Chicago trial
R. Kelly was found guilty on Wednesday of several child pornography and sex abuse offences by a federal jury in his hometown of Chicago, delivering another blow to …
14 Sep 2022 | Canada -
A timeline of R. Kelly’s rise and fall, from R&B superstar to convicted abuser
R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused women and children. Now the singer has been foun…
14 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Canadian Mattea Roach named to Tournament of Champions on ‘Jeopardy!’
Canadian <em>Jeopardy!</em> star Mattea Roach is set to return to television screens this fall for the Tournament of Champions.
14 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Britney Spears says she’ll probably ‘never perform again’ due to ‘trauma’
Pop star Britney Spears may never perform again.
13 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Hearing for Adam Drake in homicide of rapper Pat Stay postponed until October
The 31-year-old man facing a first-degree murder charge in the homicide of battle rapper Pat Stay appeared in court via video on Monday afternoon.
12 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Majority of Twitter shareholders vote to approve $44B sale to Elon Musk: reports
A majority of Twitter Inc’s shareholders have voted in favor of the social media company’s $44 billion sale to Elon Musk, people familiar with the tally said on Mon…
12 Sep 2022 | Canada -
70 charges issued during back-to-school traffic enforcement by Peterborough police
Nearly six dozen charges were laid during last week’s back-to-school traffic safety initiative conducted by the police service in Peterborough, Ont.
12 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Regina police seek suspect in armed robbery investigation
Regina’s police service is looking for the public’s help in finding a robbery suspect involved in an incident on Sunday.
12 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Man dead after single-vehicle crash on Anthony Henday Drive
Edmonton police say a 28-year-old man who was thrown from a vehicle and killed Sunday morning was not wearing a seatbelt.
12 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Brendan Fraser gets emotional as he thanks TIFF for Tribute Award ‘affirmation’
Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser got emotional as he reflected on his onscreen resurgence at a Toronto International Film Festival awards gala.
12 Sep 2022 | Canada -
‘Sparta’ pulled from TIFF amid accusations of impropriety involving children on set
A film involving child actors in Romania has been pulled from the Toronto International Film Festival amid accusations of impropriety on set.
09 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Queen Elizabeth II onscreen: The best ‘queen’ cameos in movies and TV
As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we are reminded of the numerous movies and TV shows about her life that have entertained international audience…
09 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Ricky Martin files $20M lawsuit against nephew who accused him of sexual abuse
Ricky Martin has filed a US$20-million lawsuit against his nephew, who in July accused the singer of sexual abuse.
08 Sep 2022 | Canada -
‘Lord of the Rings’ stars condemn ‘relentless racism’ against actors of colour
The cast of <em>The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power </em>issued a public and coordinated statement condemning the racist abuse hurled at the actors of colour on the sh…
08 Sep 2022 | Canada -
Victoria business owner mulls closing downtown shop after repeated break-ins
A Victoria business owner says he’s seriously considering closing up shop for good, after the second break-in in three months.
08 Sep 2022 | Canada -
S&P/TSX composite closes higher along with U.S. markets despite oil price drop
Canada’s main stock index closed up along with U.S. markets despite a drop in the price of oil that pushed energy stocks down.
07 Sep 2022 | Canada