2 h. ago Woman suspected in vandalism of Colorado Tesla dealership with Molotov cocktails and graffiti

DENVER — A woman is suspected in a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership that included Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles, the words “Nazi cars” spray painted on the building and a message that appeared to be directed against Tesla founder Elon Musk, according to court documents. Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested Monday […]

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3 h. ago Trump administration says it’s cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked a judge’s order giving the Trump administration a midnight deadline to release billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid. Chief Justice John Roberts said the order issued by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali will remain on hold until the high court has a chance to […]

Politics

3 h. ago Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots focus of widening investigations

AUSTIN, Texas — Two major lottery drawings in Texas that put nearly $180 million in the pockets of winning ticket holders have set off widening state investigations over concern that ticket sellers and buyers may have exploited the rules. The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the U.S., is facing mounting scrutiny from state […]

Economics

6 h. ago Court of Appeal upholds ruling that CP Rail was not liable for Lac

MONTREAL — Quebec’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 2022 lower court ruling that found Canadian Pacific Railway did not have legal liability for the Lac-Megantic rail disaster that killed 47 people. The province’s high court heard arguments from three joined appeals seeking that the railway company be required to pay into a compensation fund […]

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6 h. ago La Cour d’appel confirme que le CP n’était pas responsable de la catastrophe à Lac

Elle vient ainsi confirmer la décision rendue en décembre 2022 par le juge Martin Bureau, de la Cour supérieure.

Economics

6 h. ago The Battle for Scraps of Collapsed Developer China Evergrande Is Intensifying

A year after China Evergrande Group was ordered into liquidation by a Hong Kong court, creditors have yet to pocket a penny from the process.

Sport

7 h. ago Will the NCAA opening up hockey scholarship rules bring more Americans to the WHL?

Vancouver Giants general manager Barclay Parneta was in Minnesota scouting recently and says he "noticed a huge change with the willingness of people to connect with you."

Sport

8 h. ago Super Bowl reporter found dead in hotel room had Xanax in his system, police say

The television reporter who died in New Orleans while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl had a sedative drug in his system, a police detective testified in court this week. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Mo., was found dead in his hotel room in the New Orleans […]

Events

8 h. ago Tories criticize Carney over Brookfield relocation, ethics rules

On Wednesday, the Conservatives accused Carney of indirectly helping U.S. President Donald Trump in his quest to get firms to relocate to the U.S.

Transport

9 h. ago Federal justice minister orders new trial for Alberta man convicted of murder in 1991

Virani's office says new information has been identified which wasn't considered by the courts during the initial trial or appeal.

Events

9 h. ago Penalty upheld for Ontario minor hockey team handed 14 losses over paperwork error

The parents of a minor hockey team in Ontario attempting to overturn a severe penalty imposed on the team over a paperwork error have lost their appeal.

Sport

13 h. ago Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A state judge on Wednesday agreed to toss out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him. Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw granted Norcross’ and other defendants’ motion to dismiss a state grand jury’s indictment on racketeering charges brough by Attorney General Matt Platkin. […]

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13 h. ago Shots fired near courthouse hearing murder case of boxer in western Germany

BERLIN — At least two people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western Germany on Wednesday, police said. Several shots were fired in a street near the state court in the city of Bielefeld in the early afternoon, according to police. They didn’t immediately have information on the severity of the […]

Events

14 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Houston charts path forward on interprovincial trade

Leaders across Canada have talked a good game about eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is putting his money where his mouth is. There can be no doubt about it: Interprovincial trade barriers are holding Canada’s economy back. The rules and regulations preventing the free flow of goods, services and workers across […]

Economics

15 h. ago Vancouver Club suing B.C. Hydro seeking damages for 2023 underground vault fire

Downtown club was among number of buildings damaged by fire caused by a failure BC Hydro knew about and could have prevented, according to court documents.

Events

16 h. ago Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

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17 h. ago The Tories say Carney is being ’sneaky’ about his assets. What do the rules say?

OTTAWA — In a series of press conferences in recent weeks, the federal Conservatives have demanded that Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney comply with the conflict of interest rules that apply to members of Parliament and cabinet ministers. Carney, who is neither an MP nor a member of cabinet, has said he will comply with […]

Transport

26 h. ago City eyes $7B in economic output from proposed logistics hub on Calgary's eastern edge

City lawmakers said the deal is a timely one, given the need to boost interprovincial trade just as the cloud of a trade war with the U.S. hovers

Economics

29 h. ago Man shot dead in vehicle in southwest Edmonton’s Chappelle area

Jose Cruz Gonzalez Aceves, 45, was found dead from a gunshot wound near 41 Avenue SW in the southside Chappelle neighbourhood and his death has been ruled a homicide.

Events

30 h. ago MANDEL: Man guilty of savage murder of his partner in homeless shelter

Kenneth Bellamy showed no emotion after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his longtime partner, Tracy Iannuccilli, in a homeless shelter. Jurors had only deliberated Monday afternoon and most of Tuesday when they alerted the court that they’d reached a  verdict. They didn’t believe Bellamy’s story that Iannuccilli had […]

Events