9 h. ago OPP officer describes chaotic scene — and a misfire — at Bellefeuille home after shooting

OPP Const. Justin Boyd told court his account of May 11, 2023, where he found a crucial piece of evidence

Events

10 h. ago Accused says she was asked to lure drug dealer to her apartment

Ashley Bourget said she’s putting her safety and reputation at risk by taking the stand at her first-degree murder trial. “I’m afraid of retaliation from the mob,” she testified Tuesday as the defence began its case in the Superior Court jury trial now in its fifth week. “I’m also afraid of what people on the […]

Society

10 h. ago Christmas morning brawl inside Calgary bar turned deadly when gunman fired at crowd

'When the accused fired into the bar there were approximately 30 people inside, with the majority of those people located in the middle of the bar, not far from the front door'

Events

10 h. ago Downtown Calgary revitalization report optimistic as safety concerns persist

Despite the city's claim that progress is being made in revitalizing Calgary's downtown core, one business owner tells Global News that she hasn't seen much improvement.

Other

11 h. ago OPP officer was gunned down because accused couple wanted to avoid arrest: Crown closing remarks

'Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry, together as a team and separately as individuals, had a problem. If the police came to the scene, they were going to get arrested'

Events

12 h. ago BAFFLING RESURGENCE OF LIBERAL SUPPORT: Carney’s debt will be higher than Trudeau’s

WATCH: Sun political columnist Lorne Gunter explains how Liberal leader Mark Carney plans to pile on debt spending. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t […]

Politics

13 h. ago Murder suspect had hallucinations and fear months before attack, mother tells court

Michael Adenyi started having hallucinations in September 2021, his mother told court on Tuesday

Events

14 h. ago Canada junior hockey champs plead not guilty to sexual assault as trial begins

First was former New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod. “Not guilty,” he said twice, once after hearing the charge of sexual assault and again after hearing his second charge of sexual assault as a party to the offence. Ready for his trial. He sat down. Next was former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart. “Not guilty.” […]

Sport

14 h. ago N.S. man accused of manslaughter in drug overdose death of 18

Halifax police have charged a 19-year-old man with manslaughter and criminal negligence in the overdose death of an 18-year-old.

Events

15 h. ago Peoples Jewellers Unveils Flagship Store at Toronto’s Prestigious Yorkdale Mall

TORONTO — Peoples Jewellers, Canada’s leading fine jewellery retailer, proudly announces the opening of its newly redesigned flagship store in the prestigious Yorkdale Mall. This innovative location is set to redefine the shopping experience for jewellery enthusiasts, blending luxury with approachability to create an inviting atmosphere. The store will also feature unique, limited-edition curations of […]

Other

16 h. ago Chris Selley: Mark Carney has quickly become the ultimate establishment Liberal

In a matter of minutes, the Liberal leader lionized Pope Francis and then falsely accused Pierre Poilievre of wanting to ban abortion

Economics

16 h. ago George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud

NEW YORK — George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will be sentencing the disgraced former New York congressman later this week on fraud charges. In a lengthy letter ahead of the Friday court date, Santos, 36, said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but protests that […]

Other

17 h. ago How being mistaken for a celebrity's sister helped a Toronto woman find love

For Toronto-based photographer Whitney Heard, a bizarre case of mistaken identity led to unexpected attention, and eventually, a relationship that changed her life.It all began in 2017, when Whitney, who shares a name with Amber Heard's actual sister, started receiving fan mail intended for the actress.At first, it was innocent enough, but as the highly publicized defamation trial between Amber Heard and her ex-husband Johnny Depp unfolded from April 11 to June 1, 2022, things took a bit of a turn, and Whitney found herself at the centre of an online storm."I started getting spam emails, DMs, comments, and even phone calls," Heard told blogTO back in 2022. "I had to turn off my work phone."Despite repeatedly posting that she wasn’t related to Amber Heard, nor did she even have a sister, the Internet wouldn't let up. However, just a few years later, something unexpectedly beautiful came out of it all. Three years ago, Whitney was featured i...

Other

17 h. ago Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have pleaded not guilty as jury selection begins in their sexual assault trial. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June […]

Sport

17 h. ago ECB’s Inflation Job Is ‘Nearing Completion,’ Lagarde Tells CNBC

The European Central Bank has almost achieved its goal of returning inflation to 2% but must remain flexible as the economic backdrop becomes more volatile, President Christine Lagarde told CNBC.

Economics

17 h. ago Closing submissions underway at trial of two people accused of killing OPP officer

Closing submissions are underway in the trial of two people accused of murder in the shooting death of a provincial police officer.

Events

18 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood wants their garbage day changed so people can party more

One Toronto neighbourhood is appealing to the City for a change in garbage day, arguing that the presence of loaded bins is hindering the vibes for its end-of-week party crowd.If any neighbourhood in the city could possibly get away with fighting for a change in garbage day to better support partying, it would be Ossington, and, according to a motion set to go before City Council later this week, that's exactly what they're doing."As we approach the patio season, the busiest evenings for hospitality and retail services in the west-end areas of Ossington, Queen West, and College Promenade are Thursday through Saturday," the agenda item opens.Currently, however, the neighbourhood's garbage day coincides with the peak period on Thursday evenings, "which has been identified as a less-than-ideal time for both residents and businesses," it goes on to say.A letter from Meg Marshall, the manager of the Ossington BIA, argues that not only do garbage ...

Culture

19 h. ago Karen Read’s second murder trial revives debate over who killed her cop boyfriend

DEDHAM, Mass. — The second murder trial of Karen Read, whose case has sparked a national debate on police accountability and won her legions of devoted fans, will begin Tuesday with both sides laying out conflicting theories of how her Boston police officer boyfriend ended up dead. Read is accused of striking John O’Keefe with […]

Events

20 h. ago Conservatives set to unveil platform as federal campaign enters final days

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

Sport

21 h. ago Nuclear Reactor Developer Terra Innovatum to Go Public Via SPAC

Terra Innovatum, one of several competitors seeking to develop small-scale nuclear power, is set to go public by merging with the blank-check firm GSR III Acquisition Corp.

Sport