11 h. ago Three probes by York Police lead to 6 men charged, firearms and drugs seized

York Regional Police have laid numerous charges against six men and firearms and drugs have been seized in connection with three investigations. Cops say on Aug. 1, a probe began after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted a parcel from China at the International Mail Processing Centre in Mississauga. The parcel contained stun guns destined […]

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30 h. ago Edmonton police say ‘compelling’ tip narrowed Samuel Bird search to Carrot Creek area

'It's like doing a puzzle. Sometimes you don't know the piece you're looking for until other pieces fall into place around it ... and that's what's unfolded this week.'

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35 h. ago Edmonton homicide police in Yellowhead County searching for Samuel Bird, 14

'It might take a while, but I know we will find Samuel, and I know he’s going to get justice'

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35 h. ago 'Compelling evidence' leads police to Carrot Creek in search of Samuel Bird

'It might take a while, but I know we will find Samuel, and I know he’s going to get justice'

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8 d. ago Former cabinet minister Martin Coiteux takes on new role with Quebec Liberals

He has been named chair of the party's policy commission and will "play a leading role in developing ideas" ahead of Quebec's next general election in October of 2026.

Politics

1 week ago Suspicious fire at west Edmonton home linked to missing Samuel Bird case: Police

'The residence is the same location where police conducted a search warrant in relation to the Samuel Bird investigation earlier this month'

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2 w. ago Experts want to impose $15 tax on cars to even enter downtown Toronto

A recent memo published by a Toronto-based civic initiative suggests that Toronto should introduce a congestion charge of up to $15 for drivers entering the downtown core during peak hours as a way to reduce gridlock, shorten commute times, and generate funding for transit improvements.The proposal, put forward by Jamie McDonald, CEO of A2X, and supported by multiple local entrepreneurs and investors, was published on the Build Toronto website.The civic movement is the first city project of Build Canada, and publishes weekly memos, written by founders, civic leaders, and policy thinkers to raise awareness about “the policies and projects that can move Canada’s largest city forward." Common topics involve housing, governance, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness.In the memo, McDonald describes Toronto's gridlock as "among the worst in North America," and proposes congestion pricing as a way to reduce traffic substantially and reinvest ...

Economics

2 w. ago Michael Higgins: U.K. policing of hate crimes should be a warning to Canada

Letting the police decide what constitutes hate could lead to situations like that in the U.K., where arrests for offensive posts now average 30 a day

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3 w. ago Edmonton home searched as part of Samuel Bird disappearance investigation

A home in Edmonton was searched on Thursday as part of the investigation into what happened to Samuel Bird, a teenager who has been missing for months.

Economics

3 w. ago House visits by 'bank fraud' scammers leading to big losses: Police

If the bank says it’s sending someone to your house to pick up your bank card, beware. That’s the message from St. Thomas police who are investigating an elaborate telephone scam that has prompted people to hand over their bank cards to strangers after they are told their accounts have been compromised. Several incidents have […]

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3 w. ago Canada’s 2030 emissions target is out of reach after progress stalled in 2024: report

OTTAWA — Canada’s short-term targets for reducing its emissions are now out of reach after emission levels remained unchanged last year, and recent federal policies have set back Canada’s progress, Canada’s leading climate policy research organization says in a new report. The Canadian Climate Institute released its early analysis of national emissions for 2024 on […]

Society

3 w. ago In Calgary courts: Murder suspect threatened key Crown witness before leading police on high

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 15 to 19, 2025

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3 w. ago Surrey council offers $250K reward to support extortion investigation

The reward fund is being hailed as the largest police reward in Canadian history and can be collected by anyone willing to work with police in providing information that can lead to charges and convictions in the recent string of extortion shootings.

Economics

4 w. ago Cleanfarms Marks 15th Anniversary with White Paper on Circular Economy for Canadian Agriculture

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cleanfarms launched its first-ever white paper, entitled: Circular Economy for Canadian Agriculture—Better for Business, Better for Canada. It makes a compelling, evidence-based case for Canadian business owners in the agricultural sector to join a bold new conversation on how to transition from a “take-make-dispose” operations model and instead […]

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4 w. ago Demkiw’s contract as chief renewed for another four years, police board says

Myron Demkiw’s “steady leadership” has earned him a vote of confidence from the Toronto Police Service Board. Toronto’s chief of police had his contract renewed for another four years, the board announced in a statement Thursday, to ensure “stability and continuity in leadership at the Toronto Police Service. “Stability in leadership is critical at this […]

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4 w. ago Demkiw’s contract as chief renewed with police board citing ‘steady leadership’

Toronto’s chief of police has contract renewed for four more years as board seeks 'continuity'

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