7 h. ago In Calgary courts: Fatal stabbing victim Vanessa Ladouceur had wounds suggesting she tried to fend off her attacker, court hears

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 7-11, 2025

Events

8 h. ago Youth among 5 males charged after Richmond Hill home invasion, auto theft

Four men and a male youth have been charged with numerous offences following a Richmond Hill home invasion investigation. York Regional Police said that on March 18 before 3 a.m., three masked suspects allegedly forced their way into a residence in the Arnold Ave.-Charles St. area and demanded car keys. Cops said the victim complied […]

Events

9 h. ago Canucks schedule: Are they on a ‘Road to Nowhere’ as season slips away?

Nobody predicted this massive fall from 50 wins, 109 points, the Pacific Division title, and nearly advancing to the Western Conference final.

Transport

9 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Armed carjackers target Ferrari, flee when they can’t find keys

Bandits threatened victims at gunpoint while they tried unsuccessfully to steal a rented Ferrari in Richmond Hill. York Regional Police reported that the victims were outside a residence in a Ferraru SF90 when three carjackers emerged from a black SUV around 12:50 a.m. on Saturday in the Bathurst St. and Canyon Hill Ave. Police say […]

Events

10 h. ago Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Early Redemption of 5.40% Convertible Debentures due June 30, 2025

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OVER U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Corporation”) (TSX: FC) is pleased to announce that it intends to redeem early all of its outstanding $25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.40% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due […]

Economics

12 h. ago Reducing red tape on Canadian businesses could free up resources for growth; study

Canadian businesses spent 768 million hours on regulatory compliance in 2024, equivalent to nearly 394,000 full-time jobs

Economics

12 h. ago ‘Tough days ahead’: How Canada’s leaders reacted to Trump’s market chaos

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Trump’s trade actions have 'significantly' raised the probability of a recession in the U.S., and of 'significant effects' on Canada's economy.

Politics

13 h. ago Twelve affordable housing units for youth, young families open next week in Halifax

The Nova Scotia government says affordable housing units for 22 youth and young families will open next week thanks to a partnership with two local non-profits. 

Other

13 h. ago Enlevée par ses frères à Montréal: la victime témoigne... en faveur des accusés

Une adolescente qui aurait été enlevée de force par ses propres frères s'est rangée derrière eux au procès, en témoignant à leur faveur

Events

13 h. ago Canadian man locked out of $43K in PC Optimum points by Loblaws

A new report shines a light on a Loblaws shopper who recently had $43,000 worth of PC Optimum points frozen in his account before he could spend them.Frank Zhang has saved 43 million PC Optimum points over his lifetime by shopping at Loblaws stores and using a PC Mastercard, but he was quite shocked when he tried to redeem his points in January and found his account locked.According to a CBC Go Public report, the automated online help tool initially told him his account was frozen and that he needed to change his password to unlock it. That didn't resolve his issue, so Zhang called the helpline instead and was met with a different answer. The person on the phone told him that he'd broken the PC Optimum terms and conditions, but they refused to say which rule specifically led to his account being frozen.A Calgary man named Jeff Mack suffered the same issue after having his 1.5 million points ($1,500) frozen last fall. At least the support channel told him his account was di...

Economics

13 h. ago L’industrie de la musique s’attaque aux dérives de l’IA, avec un succès encore limité

Sony Music affirme avoir déjà demandé le retrait de 75 000 hypertrucages, ce qui témoigne de l’ampleur du phénomène.

Other

14 h. ago Toronto rock legend Neil Young attends U.S. protest with 'hands off Canada' sign

Canadian celebrities residing in the United States are starting to speak up in support of their home country, with rock and roll legend Neil Young the latest homegrown talent standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.The 79-year-old rocker — one of the few artists to hold the distinction of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — was spotted at a protest in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks, California.Young was one of thousands to take part in the protest on Saturday, which was one of several organized demonstrations held as part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action.Over 2,000 attended Saturday's demonstration in Thousand Oaks, far exceeding the 1,300 protestors expected by organizers.Among the throngs who attended, the Canadian music icon blended in with the pack with the help of a "Hands Off Canada" sign.While Young has an estimated net worth in the vicinity of $200 million, the Rockin' in the Free World s...

Other

15 h. ago Family of N.S. homicide victim pleads for answers in newly released RCMP video

Donny Lohnes, 57, was the target of an attack on Jippie Avenue in Pine Grove on Oct. 25, 2020. His mother and brother say they just want answers.

Events

15 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man faces four charges in connection with harassment, mischief at a Toronto home

A 34-year-old man wanted on charges of harassment, loiter/prowl at night, mischief and breach of probation in Toronto has been arrested. It’s alleged that between March 22 and April 3, the suspect showed up at the home of the victim in the Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West area on several occasions. It’s further […]

Events

15 h. ago Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies see prices fall amid global market turmoil

After holding relatively stable during last week’s global market turmoil, cryptocurrencies have joined the sell-off. Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency dipped below $75,000 Monday morning before seeing a slight rebound. Bitcoin’s prices haven’t been this low since just after President Donald Trump’s Election Day victory last year launched a bull run in crypto prices. […]

Economics

16 h. ago Tribunal confirms firing of federal bureaucrat who received $14,000 from CERB

Case appears to be the first ruling on a grievance filed by a bureaucrat who opposed their firing for improperly receiving CERB

Economics

16 h. ago Threats of violence at Abbotsford schools not 'credible': Police

Families across Abbotsford received threats about bombs and school shootings that were investigated by police and determined to be a hoax

Events

16 h. ago Podcast counsels Russian women to marry soldiers for death benefits

Now this is a Russian affront. A glamorous Russian real estate agent has been caged after telling the nation’s women to marry soldiers so they can cash in on their $133,000 death benefit when the men are killed in Ukraine. Marina Orlova’s gold digging outraged Russians, even for an unpopular war and put her on […]

Events

19 h. ago Canadians can expect April tax benefit payments earlier than usual

Eligible families can expect to get Canada's child tax benefit a little earlier this month.The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.April 20 is a Saturday, and April 18 is Good Friday, so parents will get CCB deposits three days early on the 17th.The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for child...

Economics

27 h. ago «Je n’ai plus de qualité de vie»: cette patiente qui fait de l’apnée du sommeil doit payer près de 12 000$ d’orthodontie

Trois chirurgiens ont refusé de l’opérer tant qu’elle n’a pas payé le traitement au privé

Economics