A Manitoba woman who abused and killed her daughter in one of the province’s most notorious crimes has been granted escorted temporary absences from prison. The Parole Board of Canada is allowing Samantha Kematch visits with family members and, separately, an Indigenous elder for spiritual development. “The Board believes that more exposure to your culture will aid […]

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The white father and son convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery after they chased him through a Georgia neighborhood were sentenced Monday to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime. A US District Court judge sentenced Travis McMichael and his father Greg McMichael, 66, in Brunswick. […]

A “new world order” conspiracy theory is not a valid argument in a recent foreclosure case involving a Vancouver home, a judge in British Columbia ruled. The provincial Supreme Court case was heard last month in Vancouver and involved the Bank of Montreal and two defendants, one of whom did not fight foreclosure. The other, […]

Peterborough police made a number of assault-related arrests on the weekend including one incident in which an officer was struck. That incident on Aug. 5 involved Peterborough Police Service officers who responded to reports of an unwanted man on the front porch of a home. Police say the man refused to speak to paramedics and […]

HAVANA – A deadly fire that started at a large oil storage facility in western Cuba spread Monday after flames engulfed a third tank that firefighters had tried to cool as they struggled to combat the massive blaze. At least one person has died and 125 have been injured, and dozens of firefighters have been […]

Canada’s privacy commissioner says the belated disclosure that RCMP has been using spyware for years capable of accessing microphones, cameras and other cell phone and computer data as part of major investigations is a clear example of why the Act Canadian privacy policy needs to be updated. “The Privacy Act does not require the RCMP […]

Relatives of a 19-year-old black man who died during a fight with police officers on Maryland’s eastern shore have reached a $5 million partial settlement of his wrongful death lawsuit, a settlement that also calls for improvements in training and police policies, the family’s lawyers announced. Monday. The family’s federal lawsuit accused police of using […]

Advocates are sounding the alarm about the city’s current approach to extreme heat, saying the framework does little for Toronto’s homeless community as the city experiences its third consecutive day of high temperatures and high humidity. . the Heat relief network strategy, first implemented in 2019, is the city’s current approach to extreme heat, in […]

OTTAWA- The House of Commons transport committee will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss whether to go ahead with an investigation into airport delays and flight cancellations. Airlines and airports have been dealing with a spike in travel this summer, compounded by staffing shortages affecting both airlines and federal agencies. That has led […]

OTTAWA- The House of Commons transport committee will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss whether to go ahead with an investigation into airport delays and flight cancellations. Airlines and airports have been dealing with a spike in travel this summer, compounded by staffing shortages affecting both airlines and federal agencies. That has led […]

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The deputy mayor of a southern Newfoundland town says his community is running out of food as it remains cut off from the rest of the island due to the worst wildfires the province has seen in more than 60 years. Roy Drake said Monday that he estimates that all three […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Chad’s military government and more than 40 rebel groups signed a compromise Monday in Qatar ahead of planned national reconciliation talks, though the deal did not include the country’s main opposition group. Under the terms of the agreement in Doha, the signatories agreed to a ceasefire ahead of talks scheduled […]

SALT LAKE CITY – Gabby Petito’s family notified Utah officials Monday of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging police failed to acknowledge their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight. between her and her boyfriend. The fight occurred weeks before authorities said her boyfriend killed her while […]

As the four-day hunger strike aimed at drawing attention to the multitude of deaths among the London, Ont., unhoused population came to an end last week, homeless advocates remain pleased with the city-agreed solutions. #TheForgotten519 coalition, local agencies and city officials came to an agreement on Friday after several hour-long meetings over the week. Read […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local news OSC usually hires 70 guards this time of year. So far, the organization only has around 30. Kim Massé, who won Ottawa’s Favorite Crossing Guard in 2022, has been with the OSC for 17 years. Sandra Peters and David Conlin, who serve the Hunt Club community, have been a part […]

Halifax has an exhilarating spring in its step. Amid a slew of cranes building condominiums for a growing population, a slew of new businesses offer high-design products and fun culinary adaptations inspired by Nova Scotia ingredients that stretch beyond the typical, though still very appreciated, boiled lobster. Beer gardens and open-air cocktail bars line the […]

Russia and Ukraine are trading accusations that each side is shelling Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, in southern Ukraine. Russia on Monday claimed that Ukrainian shelling caused a power surge and fire and forced staff to lower output from two reactors, while Ukraine has blamed Russian troops for storing weapons there. Nuclear experts have warned […]

WINNIPEG – A Manitoba woman who abused and killed her daughter in one of the province’s most notorious crimes has been granted escorted leave from prison. The Parole Board of Canada is allowing Samantha Kematch to visit relatives and, separately, an indigenous elder for spiritual development. “The Board believes that increased exposure to your culture […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local news Cox’s probation officers believe he began planning the kidnapping weeks before he carried it out and was “inspired” by the gunman who posed as an RCMP officer while killing 13 people in Nova Scotia in April. of 2020. Author of the article: paul cherry • Montreal Gazette Michel Cox […]

Six new art installations will be coming to Montreal’s downtown core in hopes of enticing office workers to flock back to the city. The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) announced the winners of its second phase of the I Love Working Downtown initiative. With the funding of $2.4 million from the Quebec government, local […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion columnists Books This is the fifth in a weekly summer reading series featuring the work of Ottawa-area authors. jpg . Ottawa tech titan Simon Cousens is missing, as is $10 million belonging to his ruthless business partner. Red-haired beauty Alicia Jameson needs to find her new husband and money fast. She […]

Gabby Petito‘s family on Monday notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend. The fight happened weeks before authorities say the boyfriend killed her while the couple […]

Neighbours of the Los Angeles woman whose house was destroyed when actor Anne Heche crashed her car into the building on Friday morning said she “was extremely fortunate” to survive the destruction. In an interview with People magazine, Lynne Mishele’s neighbour, Lynne Bernstein, said Mischele miraculously survived the crash and subsequent house fire with no […]

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gabby Petito’s family notified Utah authorities Monday of their plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging police failed to acknowledge their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year. when officers were investigating a fight between her and her boyfriend. . The fight occurred weeks before authorities said her […]

The white man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery after chasing the 25-year-old Black man in a Georgia neighbourhood was sentenced Monday to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime. Travis McMichael was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood in the port city of Brunswick. His punishment is largely symbolic, as […]

More than a month after the RCMP admitted to using invasive cellphone spyware technology, the national police force has yet to turn over information about the program to Parliament’s privacy watchdog. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne told the House of Commons’ ethics committee that he found out about the RCMP’s “Covert Access and Intercept Team” and […]

Canada’s privacy commissioner says the belated disclosure that RCMP has been using spyware for years capable of accessing microphones, cameras and other cell phone and computer data as part of major investigations is a clear example of why the Act Canadian privacy policy needs to be updated. “The Privacy Act does not require the RCMP […]

The Keremeos Creek wildfire situated 21 kilometres southwest of Penticton, B.C., is now an estimated 5,903 hectares and remains out of control. 4:16 The Keremeos Creek wildfire continues to be a challenging fight for crews The Keremeos Creek wildfire continues to be a challenging fight for crews BC Wildfire said there were no structures damaged […]

GO Transit is canceling trains this week and possibly next due to “staff illness.” According to Metrolinx, the transit agency that oversees the GO bus and train lines, as well as the UP Express at Pearson Airport, up to 10-15 train trips per day may be affected. “The cancellations are spread out over hundreds of […]

A café and bar popular among university students in Halifax is working to get its patio up and running again after a hit-and-run Sunday night left the outside dining space heavily damaged. A picture posted to social media by the Coburg Social Bar and Café shows a concrete barrier torn in half and tables and […]