62 m. ago Two people face drug charges after trying to avoid RIDE check

OPP said officers spotted a vehicle attempting to avoid a RIDE check in Prince Edward County and gave chase.

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3 h. ago Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine cops say

MANILA, Philippines — Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that was ordered by the International Criminal Court, a Philippine police general said Thursday. […]

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3 h. ago Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament

BRUSSELS — Belgian federal prosecutors said Thursday they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers. Some 100 federal police officers carried out 21 searches in Brussels as well as in Flanders, Wallonia and Portugal, the […]

Economics

5 h. ago Euna Solutions’ State of Grants Management and Technology Report 2025 Highlights An Urgent Need for Modernization Amid Resource Constraints

Drawn from extensive research and insights from grant professionals nationwide, the report offers a data-driven snapshot of the biggest challenges facing grant seekers and makers today and a roadmap for how technology can be used to increase efficiency ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public […]

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17 h. ago Saskatchewan provincial government responds to drug crisis in Saskatoon

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being activated to enhance the response to the toxic drug crisis in Saskatoon.

Politics

18 h. ago Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam […]

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20 h. ago Joy Smith Foundation Launching Initiative to Combat Forced Labour in Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labour trafficking is a hidden and urgent issue in Manitoba, with victims often coerced into unsafe working conditions through deceptive recruitment practices, withheld wages, and threats of retaliation. While labour trafficking exists across various industries in Canada, The Joy Smith Foundation is proud to announce an initiative […]

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21 h. ago 3 Manitobans arrested as part of nationwide drug trafficking busts

Winnipeg police say nine people -- three from Manitoba -- have been arrested as part of a Canada-wide drug trafficking investigation. 

Culture

22 h. ago ICC takes custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was turned over Wednesday to the custody of the International Criminal Court, following his arrest on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office. The court said in a statement that “as a precautionary measure” medical assistance […]

Events

24 h. ago ICE returns convicted Canadian cocaine trafficker to Ontario

The man was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2023 after he was caught in a car with 125 pounds of cocaine

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24 h. ago U.S. bus driver among 2 arrested for human smuggling into Canada

Two U.S. men, including one who worked as a bus driver, have been charged by Canadian police in connection to a human smuggling operation.

Transport

25 h. ago Chopper video captures bust of three teen boys in Scarborough carjacking

One youth allegedly hopped into the vehicle, held a knife to the victim's throat and demanded the keys

Transport

26 h. ago ‘A crucial role’: Video shows police using special helicopter in Toronto carjacking arrest

Toronto police have released aerial video from a special helicopter to show the scene of a takedown following a carjacking that resulted in the arrests of three teenagers.

Events

28 h. ago Ship owner says arrested captain of vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian

LONDON — The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday, as it emerged that the ship failed several safety checks last year. The 59-year-old man, who hasn’t been named by authorities, was arrested by police in […]

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38 h. ago Former Philippine president Duterte arrested in Manila to face crimes against humanity charges

The global court in The Hague ordered Duterte's arrest through Interpol over the deadly anti-drug crackdowns he oversaw while in office

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38 h. ago Mexico's Sinaloa cartel linked to Surrey drug traffickers, B.C. lawsuit alleges

Details of an alleged attempt to smuggle large amounts of cocaine from Mexico to Canada are laid out in a civil forfeiture lawsuit against three men who lived together in a luxurious Surrey house

Culture

40 h. ago Suspect arrested in connection with 2021 shooting death in Lowertown

Haybe Farhan Aden was arrested Tuesday as he re-entered Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Events

41 h. ago Widow sues Las Vegas hotel after husband dies during encounter with prostitute

The widow of a man is suing a Las Vegas hotel after her husband was found dead inside a room from a drug overdose — after he was robbed by a sex worker. Jennifer Jacoby has filed a lawsuit against the owners of The Palazzo following her husband Jeff Jacoby’s death in March 2023, the […]

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44 h. ago Former Philippine president Duterte to face crimes against humanity charges

The global court in The Hague had ordered Duterte's arrest through Interpol, accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drug crackdowns he oversaw while in office.

Events

46 h. ago Here's who is eligible for Loblaw's proposed $500 million price

Some Canadian shoppers could cash in on part of a massive bread price-fixing class-action settlement from Loblaw.Law firms Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP and Orr Taylor LLP announced on Tuesday that a $500-million settlement agreement with George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited was executed on Jan. 31, 2025, to settle nationwide class-action lawsuits against them related to industry-wide price fixing for certain packaged bread products.The settlement is still subject to court approval in Ontario and Quebec. Approval hearings will occur on May 5 in Toronto and June 16 in Montreal.If approved, the law firms say the settlement will resolve all claims against Loblaw and Weston related to the class actions."On behalf of the Weston group of companies, we are sorry for the price-fixing behaviour we discovered and self-reported in 2015. This behaviour should never have happened," said Galen Weston Jr., chairman of Loblaw and chief executive officer of Weston, in a statement in Ju...

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