90 m. ago Young OPP officer shot six times with Glock, Crown tells murder trial

At first glance, the two accused of the murder of OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala could be mistaken for a couple making a business deal. But Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry, sitting in two separate prisoner docks in Cayuga court Thursday, are charged with the first-degree murder of the young officer on Dec. 27, 2022 – […]

Events

1 hour ago RCMP take down ’complex’ cannabis network in Ontario, seize 17,000 plants

Ontario RCMP announced Thursday they have charged six people and destroyed nearly 17,000 cannabis plants across three large-scale illegal grow sites in the province, part of a “complex illicit cannabis production and distribution network.” Police say an investigation began in the summer of 2022 after the Ontario Provincial Police referred the matter to the Mounties. […]

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2 h. ago Confession by Alberta woman shared at fatal Cochrane impaired driving trial

An Alberta woman maintains her innocence despite an apparent confession to RCMP, recorded months after the vehicle she was in struck and killed a motorcyclist west of Calgary.

Events

2 h. ago Charges dropped for 3 more accused in Indigo bookstore defacement: Lawyer

A Toronto lawyer says charges have been withdrawn against three more people accused of defacing a downtown Indigo bookstore in a 2023 protest. Arash Ghiassi, who represents two people in the group of accused, says that means seven out of 11 people have seen their charges dropped in the case. Ghiassi says two members of […]

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2 h. ago Charges dropped for three more people accused in Indigo bookstore defacement: lawyer

A Toronto lawyer says charges have been withdrawn against three more people accused of defacing a downtown Indigo bookstore in a 2023 protest.

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3 h. ago Calgary's youth hiring fair attracts thousands of job hunters

Teens and young adults are facing a multitude of challenges in today’s job market, including inflation on a national scale and significant population growth at a local level

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4 h. ago With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 of those jobs may be lost within weeks of the tariff being charged, said industry observers.

Trump tariffs poised to hammer Canada’s auto industry could slash the London region automotive workforce by half, as the cost of exports to the U.S. will spike, industry observers say. With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 jobs may be lost within weeks of tariffs being imposed, they said. That […]

Economics

4 h. ago 'Now the real fun starts': How Calgary Hitmen can win the 2024

Saskatoon Blades first up for city's junior crew in Round 1 of Canadian Hockey League playoffs

Culture

4 h. ago Jon Wells' family 'devastated' as Calgary police partake in Indigenous ceremony

Wells' family feels the gesture was 'a superficial act that doesn't address the deeper systemic issues'

Culture

4 h. ago Updated provincial guidelines ending 'photo radar cash cow' to come into effect April 1

Calgary police have been at odds with the province over the use of photo radar on roads

Other

5 h. ago City of Calgary launches traffic safety team to focus on speeding, noisy vehicles

The city of Calgary is launching a new traffic safety unit to help enforce traffic laws in residential areas, with a special focus on areas around schools and playgrounds.

Transport

5 h. ago Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is calling on the provincial government to work with the city to find a solution to concerns about the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption Site.

Politics

5 h. ago How NHL legends Keith Tkachuk, Al MacInnis put an Ottawa Charge defender on path to pros

Growing up just outside of St. Louis in O’Fallon, Mo., means Jincy Roese will be going home when the Ottawa Charge face the Boston Fleet in Saturday afternoon’s “Takeover Tour” PWHL game at the 18,096-seat Enterprise Center. It also means the 27-year-old Charge defender was expecting the questions about her upbringing and her connection with […]

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6 h. ago People's Party of Canada aims to hold ground in Alberta in 'polarized' federal election

The fringe party made gains in the last federal election, doubling its vote share in nearly all Calgary ridings, but failed to win a single seat nationally

Politics

8 h. ago Two teens charged in string of violent cannabis store robberies

Police have charged two teens in connection with a string of violent cannabis store robberies that took place earlier this year. The robberies occurred between January and February at three different cannabis shops across the city. In a news release, Calgary police said the same three suspects are believed to be involved in each incident. […]

Events

8 h. ago Meet Canada's team: Brad Jacobs 'Looking forward' to men's curling worlds

Calgary's Glencoe Club crew aim to make Moose Jaw home for nine-day grind in pursuit of gold medals

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8 h. ago City of Calgary to offer rain barrel rebate starting April 1

Rebate program is part of the city’s initiative to build resilience against droughts

Culture

8 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Surrey police warn of rise in distraction thefts | Gun and drugs seized in Kamloops

Here are some of the crime stories happening around B.C. on Thursday, March 27.

Events

8 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Woman charged in assault against VPD officer | Surrey police warn of rise in distraction thefts | Gun and drugs seized in Kamloops

Here are some of the crime stories happening around B.C. on Thursday, March 27.

Events

8 h. ago Calgary Flames get big boost with leader's return to lineup against Dallas Stars

Mikael Backlund had missed six games with an upper-body injury

Politics