2 h. ago Man accused of setting VPD officer on fire has lengthy history with the law

We are learning more about the criminal record of a man accused of setting a Vancouver police officer on fire.

Events

3 h. ago B.C. Lions: Former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84

Donovan guided B.C. to a 10-8 record in 1988 and to the Grey Cup game versus Winnipeg, where the Lions lost a heartbreaker 22-21

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5 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: Mitch Marner making little fuss on the verge of 100 points

Much fewer than 100 Maple Leafs have ever reached 100 points. Only three in fact since NHL expansion, though a fourth is about to join. Mitch Marner comes into Tuesday’s game in Buffalo needed a goal or assist to join Doug Gilmour, Darryl Sittler and Auston Matthews. All did it twice, Gilmour holding the record […]

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7 h. ago Naked tourists nicked by cops for having sex in the middle of Thailand street

Two tourists from China were arrested after they stripped naked on a street in Thailand and filmed their sex romp. Oh Zhihang, 67, and his partner, Lin Tingting, 35, went so far as to set up a tripod to record their wild sexcapades in South Pattaya. Shocked onlookers and passersby watched as the vacationers did […]

Society

8 h. ago Liberal staffers responsible for party’s failed disinformation campaign ‘reassigned’

"It's the same divisive misinformation and disinformation tactics that they've pushed upon the country for years, they're trying to distract from their record," Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner told the Sun

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11 h. ago HUNTER: Poilievre wants an end to murder freebies. Carney? Not so much

Jacob Forman was a grey, throbbing muscle of anger and resentment. That rage manifested itself on Dec. 17, 2017, when his wife, Clara, confronted him about his boozing at their Kelowna home. He was having none of it and proceeded to bash her in the head three times with a sledgehammer. After taking his daughters, […]

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18 h. ago Calibre Delivers 71,539 Ounces in Q1 2025, a Record First Quarter Production; Provides Valentine Gold Mine Update

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) (the “Company” or “Calibre”) is pleased to announce operating results for the three months (“Q1”) ended March 31, 2025, and an update on the Valentine Gold Mine (“Valentine”), located in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. All figures are expressed in U.S. […]

Sport

18 h. ago Bitget Records $2.08 Trillion Total Trading Volume in Q1 2025; Spot Trading Surged 159% QoQ

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, Bitget ended the first quarter of 2025 with $2.08 trillion in total trading volume, driven by a sharp 159% increase in spot trading, which reached $387 billion. The spike came amid heightened market participation and sustained momentum across new […]

Economics

32 h. ago Accused Edmonton drug dealer acquitted after judge finds 'serious breach' of Charter rights by RCMP

An accused drug dealer was found not guilty after a judge tossed evidence over police delays in granting him access to a lawyer and bail.

Culture

53 h. ago Calgary record stores sell Taylor Swift, Bon Iver vinyl exclusives for Record Store Day

It's not just about the niche artists anymore, with folks lining up to get vinyl exclusives by the mainstream artists

Economics

54 h. ago Smith defends directing auditor general's procurement investigation to lawyers

Having questions on contentious medical procurement from Alberta’s auditor general screened by government-contracted lawyers isn’t stonewalling but an effort to enhance efficiency, Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday. In a memo leaked to Postmedia, a senior deputy minister instructs officials to redirect interview requests from the office of the auditor general to the government’s legal counsel. […]

Economics

54 h. ago Calgary Stampede posts record revenues, unexpected black ink in 2024

The Calgary Stampede lassoed record revenues last year, flipping expectations of a $5-million loss into a nearly identical amount of black ink. An all-time best attendance figure of 1.47-million people during the 10-day July hoedown and a better-than-expected performance of the new BMO Centre in the last half of the year garnered $206.4 million for […]

Sport

56 h. ago Corey Conners catching Rory McIlroy after Irishman’s record Masters start

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

Sport

56 h. ago Rory McIlroy electric on Masters moving day, Corey Conners giving chase

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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57 h. ago Une «majorité de propriétaires» négligent leur thermopompe: voici comment vous différencier de votre voisin

La thermopompe est un appareil efficace, mais pas infaillible: «C’est comme une voiture: le secret, c’est l’entretien!»

Politics

58 h. ago Court approves sale of Bootlegger to subsidiary of parent company

An Ontario court has given Comark Holdings Inc. permission to sell its Bootlegger business to a subsidiary of its parent company. The sale approved by Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Cavanagh will allow the apparel retailer’s numbered parent company to operate Bootlegger stores through its affiliate Warehouse One Clothing Ltd. Bootlegger was founded in 1971 […]

Economics

60 h. ago Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive U.S. Treasury information

NEW YORK — A New York judge has relaxed a ban she’d put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information related to millions of Americans. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said in a written opinion late Friday that one DOGE worker, Ryan Wunderly, can access sensitive payment and […]

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68 h. ago McGuinty: As a Liberal, I hope to build on my record in Ottawa South

I have been working hard to secure federal investments in Ottawa South and hope to continue these efforts.

Sport

3 d. ago Toronto Rock’s slim playoffs hopes go down in flames with loss to Vancouver Warriors

The Vancouver Warriors are heading to the National Lacrosse League playoffs on a mission. The Warriors (10-7) qualified for just its second post-season appearance since relocating from Washington State to British Columbia 11 seasons ago with a 12-10 win over the Toronto Rock at Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Friday. And judging how well they […]

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3 d. ago NYC helicopter crash: All 6 victims identified as crews search for wreckage

The victims included a Spanish businessman, his wife and three children, one of whom would have turned nine a day after their sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.

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