3 h. ago Manitoba cabinet briefing on landfill search for murder victims not being released

A report that could shed more light on why Manitoba's former government rejected calls to search a landfill for the remains of two murder victims is being withheld.

Events

19 h. ago U.S. judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is temporarily keeping in place measures preventing the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision Saturday keeps the government from removing Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. alone and are currently living in government shelters and foster care. Kelly’s order said […]

Other

39 h. ago Geoff Russ: It sure looks like Charlie Kirk was murdered for his conservative views

Assassin is already a hero for a certain strain of leftist 

Events

40 h. ago WARMINGTON: Scarborough teacher accused of showing Charlie Kirk murder video to kids

The teacher has been removed from the classroom at Corvette junior Public School while the TDSB investigates the allegations

Society

41 h. ago Former Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox sentenced to 3 years in prison for soliciting a minor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting. Maddox, 34, pleaded guilty Thursday to meeting a minor to do unlawful acts and unlawful use of a two-way communications device. As part of a plea […]

Events

41 h. ago In Calgary courts: Man charged with Marlborough Mall murder pleads guilty to a reduced charge

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 8 to 12, 2025

Events

42 h. ago Judge to deliver 'magic mushrooms' ruling without accused in court

Observers have predicted, whatever the decision, the case could be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Other

44 h. ago People are losing jobs, minds for celebrating of Charlie Kirk slaying

Immediately after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, social media was ripped in two — with one side mourning and the other celebrating. Reaction to the murder of the conservative commentator was almost as brutal as the shooting itself, with many ecstatic over the news that Kirk died in hospital from a single gunshot to the neck while […]

Culture

44 h. ago Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has rejected an attempt by the state of Georgia and a local development agency to force people who unsuccessfully sued to block an electric vehicle plant to pay the government’s legal fees. State government and the development authority demanded that six Morgan County property owners who challenged the zoning for […]

Politics

44 h. ago Logging firm wins injunction to halt Walbran Valley blockade on Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has granted an injunction to a forestry company to halt a blockade against old-growth logging in the Walbran Valley on Vancouver Island, with the judge saying it “appears clear” the protesters’ action is criminal. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Amy Francis said Friday that protests “are part of a healthy […]

Economics

45 h. ago Opinion: The murder of Charlie Kirk reveals where politics as warfare leads

Brian Bird: This tragedy stems from framing of political debate as a theatre of war. This murder is horrible in its own right, but also shocking are the reactions on social media and elsewhere that rationalize or even condone it

Politics

46 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton police overstepped by intervening on plea deal

On Sept. 8, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) sent a letter to the Crown expressing shock at a proposed plea bargain. The deal would see the accused plead guilty to manslaughter rather than first-degree murder, with a recommended eight-year sentence. The letter, signed by Megan Hankewich, executive director of EPS’s legal and regulatory services division, […]

Events

48 h. ago MANDEL: Teen killer will have to wait to learn if she’s getting second chance at day parole

Almost 18 years since she orchestrated the murder of a teen rival, Melissa Todorovic was hoping for a second chance at day parole. But in a surprise move following her hearing Friday morning, the disappointed killer was told the board needs more time to deliberate and will release their written decision within 15 days. Perhaps […]

Events

49 h. ago Photographer captures most Toronto moment as pigeon takes over TIFF red carpet

Among all of the famous faces in town for the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one unlikely character has managed to completely steal the show on at least one of the distinguished event's red carpets: a local pigeon.Though not the official animal mascots of the city, our common pigeons come in close second, regularly and belovedly anthropomorphized as they tactfully ride our transit, steal our food, and befriend their fellow residents (or even serve as pets).Unfortunately, they're often misrepresented and misunderstood, considered by some to be little more than dirty pests. But one member of the Columbidae family took it upon themselves to buck that reputation this week and try their hand at the high life at a posh, star-studded premiere.If you've been following this year's TIFF happenings on social media, you may have seen the speck...

Transport

52 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s final post online was about Iryna Zarutska’s ‘senseless murder’

Latest updates: Haunting image of Charlie Kirk's wife, fighting back tears circulates online

Sport

52 h. ago Sentencing hearing resumes for teen who stabbed Halifax high school student to death

A sentencing hearing is scheduled to resume today for the teenage boy who fatally stabbed a Halifax high school student.

Society

54 h. ago Judge goes easy on woman who attacked Ottawa senior couple so she can keep job with kids

Defence lawyers noted it was her first time before the courts, and a criminal record would affect her employment in the public school system

Society

56 h. ago US Seeks to Drop Fentanyl Charge Against Indian Pharma Executive

US prosecutors have asked a judge to drop charges related to alleged fentanyl trafficking against an Indian pharmaceutical executive, citing insufficient evidence to move forward with the case.

Other

63 h. ago Judge hits 361st home run to tie DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history

NEW YORK — Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 361st career home run in the third inning Thursday night against the Detroit Tigers, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in franchise history. With President Donald Trump sitting in a suite on the third base side, Judge matched DiMaggio by driving a […]

Other

64 h. ago Judge upholds publication ban on B.C. festival attack mental fitness evidence

Judge Reginald P. Harris said the court was balancing “competing rights of freedom of expression and right to fair trial.”

Events