26 m. ago John Rustad: Eby is attempting the most sweeping and dangerous political overreach in the history of B.C.

Opinion: David Eby's proposed solution to the threats posed by the U.S. president is legislation that would transform him into B.C.s very own dictator, armed with unconstrained executive powers

Politics

70 m. ago Connecticut man, 32, held captive by stepmom for two decades weighed just 68 pounds: Cops

A Connecticut man, who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years, was subjected to abuse and starvation until he started a fire as his way to escape, police say. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested Wednesday and charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint and intentional cruelty to persons, the Waterbury Police […]

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93 m. ago Judge won’t review decision not to charge Edmonton officer who kicked teen’s head in

Pacey Dumas, then 18, sustained life-threatening injuries after he was given a 'soccer ball' style kick to the head in 2020 by Edmonton Police Service Const. Ben Todd.

Events

1 hour ago 4 Teslas set ablaze in Germany, as protests against Musk’s company surge

Police are investigating the arsons, saying that political motives could not be ruled out

Economics

1 hour ago Last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student refuses to answer authorities’ key questions

The last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki told investigators they shared a kiss after he saved her from drowning — but failed to answer other key questions. Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old senior at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, declined to answer several questions as he described his final moments […]

Society

2 h. ago BCFSA Uncovers Extensive Web of Unregistered Mortgage Broker Activity

Vancouver, BC, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) has recently issued five consent orders to individuals found to have committed professional misconduct when they engaged with unregistered mortgage broker, Jay Kanth Chaudhary. The orders come after a multi-year investigation by BCFSA into the activities of Chaudhary and other individuals who […]

Events

2 h. ago Weapons, drugs seized and three people charged after CPS investigation into break

Officers seized two vehicles, a gun and other weapons, crystal meth, suspected fentanyl, break-in tools and other stolen property

Economics

2 h. ago G7 urges Russia to accept ceasefire, backs Ukraine’s territorial integrity

The joint communique followed weeks of tension between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump over his upending of Western trade, security and Ukraine-related policy.

Events

4 h. ago The OpenSSL Corporation and The OpenSSL Foundation Announce the Formation of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)

NEWARK, Del., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are establishing the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance and strategic direction for our technical initiatives. These advisory bodies are critical in enhancing our governance structure, ensuring that the decisions reflect the diverse stakeholders involved and that our […]

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4 h. ago Ils ont réussi le tour de force de faire pousser des bananes à longueur d’année au Québec

Une pépinière de Saint-Eustache a été en mesure de faire pousser le fruit exotique dans sa serre

Other

4 h. ago Streaming now: ‘Moana 2,’ John Mulaney, ‘Confessions of Octomom,’ Amanda Seyfried and ‘Dope Thief’

“Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock’s “Long Bright River” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated […]

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4 h. ago Trump administration demands Columbia overhaul academic courses in ultimatum

NEW YORK — The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies. In a letter sent Thursday night, federal officials said the university must immediately place its […]

Politics

4 h. ago Hamas signals readiness to release American hostage and four bodies

The terrorist group said it would free Edan Alexander, who holds U.S. citizenship, after the Trump administration signalled his importance

Events

5 h. ago 3 bodies found after Saint John police enter home, investigation underway

Police said the bodies were found around 3:30 p.m. Thursday at a house in the lower west side of Saint John after officers were doing a well-being check.

Events

5 h. ago Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ hopeful who made Katy Perry cry, dead at 32

Doug Kiker, an American Idol contestant who went viral after he became known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at age 32. Kiker’s cause of death is under investigation, according to several media reports. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was […]

Events

6 h. ago EN VIDÉO | Un individu abandonne un chat dans la rue à Saint

Un homme a été filmé en train d’abandonner un chat sur la voie publique à Saint-Philibert, dans la région de Chaudière-Appalaches.

Other

6 h. ago Tokyo police arrest man in fatal knife attack on YouTuber during livestream

Witnesses and livestream viewers said that they heard her screaming for help, and the stream suddenly went black.

Events

7 h. ago Trafic de stupéfiants : un homme de 34 ans arrêté par le SPVQ en Ontario

Le Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) a arrêté un homme dans la trentaine en Ontario en lien avec le trafic de stupéfiants, mercredi.

Transport

7 h. ago More Britons Expect Rates to Rise Than Fall as Inflation Spikes

UK households expect interest rates to rise in response to a resurgence in inflation, despite the Bank of England pledging to continue gradually easing policy.

Economics

7 h. ago Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Ships Rerouted, Trucks Halted

An ocean freighter from India pulled into the bustling Port of Tampa Bay Tuesday loaded with hundreds of tons of aluminum destined for multiple US stops. Abruptly, the entire shipment was ordered to be unloaded then and there.

Economics