51 m. ago Australia prosecutors appeal ‘inadequate’ sentence for mushroom murderer

Sydney (AFP) — Australian prosecutors said Monday they had launched an appeal against last month’s “manifestly inadequate” sentence for convicted murderer Erin Patterson, local media reported, after a trial that drew global attention. Patterson, 51, was handed life in prison with parole last month for serving a sumptuous beef Wellington laced with poisonous fungi to […]

Events

71 m. ago Repeat offenders are 'gaming the system,' St. Thomas police chief tells MPs

Nearly one-third of all criminal charges St. Thomas police laid in the past three years were for failing to comply with court orders, the city’s top cop told a committee of MPs. St. Thomas police Chief Marc Roskamp was one of several witnesses invited to testify before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice […]

Events

2 h. ago Ryan Alford: Confederation may not survive Sean Fraser’s latest folly at the Supreme Court

The notwithstanding clause keeps Canada together

Other

2 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Deputy ministers working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep Ontario woke

Nearly one-quarter of the conservative province's senior managers appear to have progressive leanings

Politics

7 h. ago Heidi Secures $65 Million USD in Series B Funding to Accelerate Building an AI Care Partner for Every Clinician

MELBOURNE, Australia — Heidi, the fast-growing healthcare AI company, today announced the closing of a $65 million Series B funding round, led by Point72 Private Investments with participation from continuing investors Blackbird, Headline, and Latitude, the growth fund of Phoenix Court. This round values Heidi at $465 million and brings total funding to nearly $100 […]

Economics

8 h. ago Accusé de crimes sexuels sur des enfants: un pédophile arrêté plus de 40 ans plus tard

La police craint qu’un pédophile qualifié d’«opportuniste», et nouvellement accusé d’avoir abusé sexuellement d’enfants, ait fait d’autres victimes.

Society

8 h. ago Un homme accusé du recel d’une cinquantaine de voiturettes de golf volées

Un homme de 48 ans est accusé du recel d’une cinquantaine de voiturettes de golf volées à des campeurs qui croyaient avoir payé pour les remiser.

Events

8 h. ago Le procès pour agression sexuelle d’un entrepreneur bien en vue de Québec encore reporté

Plus de deux ans après avoir été accusé, Olivier Paré n’a pas subi son procès au grand dam de la plaignante et d’une association de défense des femmes

Economics

9 h. ago Georgia’s PM says protesters want to topple government, vows further crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday accused the opposition of trying to topple his government and vowed a further crackdown on dissent, hours after the ruling party claimed a landslide win in local elections snubbed by its main rivals. Tens of thousands marched in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on polling day […]

Politics

13 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 people charged with robbery after senior’s Rolex stolen

Accused allegedly approached elderly person in Scarborough, offered them money, watch before Rolex taken

Events

17 h. ago California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge temporarily blocked his administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, California’s governor said Sunday.  Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Sunday to fight the move in court.  There was no official announcement from Washington that the California National […]

Politics

18 h. ago Seniors killed, teenager injured in crash north of Stratford: OPP

Two people were killed and another seriously injured in a crash north of Stratford on Saturday night, Ontario Provincial Police say. Emergency crews were called at around 8:30 p.m. to a collision involving a pickup truck and a car on Perth Line 86 in North Perth, the OPP said. The driver of the car was […]

Events

19 h. ago Trump sending national guard to Chicago after being temporarily stopped from doing so in Portland

Federal judge said deployment to Oregon city did not appear to be justified due to the limited nature of the protests and the ability of local law enforcement to handle the situation

Society

19 h. ago ’Proof and pledge of stability’: Supreme Court of Canada marks 150 years

OTTAWA — A century and a half ago, it had only six judges, no permanent home and a less than onerous workload. The Supreme Court of Canada is tracing its storied history, and somewhat humble beginnings, to mark its 150th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, the high court plans a ceremonial opening […]

Other

19 h. ago Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says

Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws.

Other

20 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

Other

26 h. ago Delivery apps turn to retail stores for revenue growth opportunities

Whether it’s a last-minute Halloween costume or a 2 a.m. cough syrup shortage, delivery apps are promising to bring more than just food to your doorstep. Many Canadians quickly became accustomed to having groceries and takeout delivered to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting the stage for food delivery apps to flourish. While food […]

Other

36 h. ago ‘The face of our franchise’: On Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and a blowout Blue Jays Game 1 win over Yanks

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

Other

39 h. ago Former air cadet instructor charged in sex offences involving minor: RCMP

RCMP is investigating after John Higgins, a former air cadet, has been charged in a sexual assault case involving minors after working with youth programs in Oromocto, N.B.

Events

40 h. ago Un concierge d’école primaire condamné pour possession de pornographie juvénile restera en prison

Un concierge d’école primaire condamné à 15 mois de prison pour pornographie juvénile reconnait avoir un problème.

Events