68 m. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over ‘salacious’ comments

The first lady’s threats echo a favoured strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.

Politics

89 m. ago Canada’s home sales climb almost 4%, the fourth monthly rise in a row

CREA say 'the long-anticipated post-inflation crisis pickup in housing seems to have finally arrived'

Other

99 m. ago Broadway plan update offers rosy forecast despite construction challenges

City updates are not a realistic look at what's happening in the Broadway plan area, a critic says

Transport

2 h. ago Opinion: Why Calgary’s streets feel less safe even as crime falls on paper

Walk around almost any part of Calgary’s downtown and you’ll hear our city’s unmistakable soundtrack: the rattle of foil, the hiss of a torch and drug dealers with their aggressive dogs selling poison to people both literally and figuratively bent in half by addiction. Nevertheless, the 2024 Crime Severity Index (CSI) shows Calgary’s score dropped […]

Events

2 h. ago At least 176 killed in India, Pakistan after rains cause flash floods

Officials halted rescue operations overnight but rescued at least 300 people Thursday after a powerful cloudburst triggered floods and landslides in India-controlled Kashmir.

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3 h. ago Talks on global plastic pollution treaty end with no agreement

Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis.

Events

4 h. ago Teen dead, 3 others hurt after watercraft collision on Ontario lake

A teen girl is dead and another was critically injured after a watercraft collision on a southern Ontario lake.

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5 h. ago Orsted ‘Surprise’ Credit Downgrade Caps Worst Week on Record

Orsted A/S was downgraded to the lowest tier of investment grade by S&P Global Ratings on increasing risks to its US offshore wind business as the Trump Administration moves to halt the sector’s development.

Economics

13 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Driver shot by passenger, crashes vehicle near Downsview Park

Accused, a passenger, allegedly shot driver, vehicle collided with another vehicle travelling in opposite direction

Events

15 h. ago Homicide squad appeals for information in 2016 Surrey murder

At the time, police suggested the fatal shooting of Michael Sandhu was likely a case of mistaken identity

Events

16 h. ago Guerrero comes through in clutch as Blue Jays edge Cubs in playoff

Barring a major implosion, which doesn’t seem likely, the Blue Jays will be involved in the kind of pressure cookers that unfolded in Thursday afternoon’s rubber match against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Another sold-out crowd was on hand on a day the Rogers Centre roof was open for a classic pitchers’ duel, a day when […]

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16 h. ago B.C. crime news: Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires | Illegal smoke store supplier nabbed in traffic stop | West Van assault suspect sought

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

Events

16 h. ago B.C. crime news: Burnaby RCMP seize seven kilos of cocaine, cash | Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires |

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

Events

17 h. ago Edmonton police officer charged with assault following 2024 incident

On Thursday, the PSB charged Const. Mohamed Elgendy with one count of assault in relation to the traffic stop incident.

Events

17 h. ago In Calgary courts: Woman rescued from her abusive boyfriend told Calgary police 'he's gonna kill me,' court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025

Events

17 h. ago WNBA in Vancouver: Atlanta aims for 7th straight win against Seattle

WNBA play their first regular season game in Canada with a surging Atlanta taking on a sliding Seattle at Rogers Arena

Other

18 h. ago ‘Reprehensible’ drunken brawl at Florida lake leads to crackdown by sheriff’s office

A Florida sheriff is blasting “reprehensible” behaviour at a local lake that ended with eight people arrested. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrests during a Tuesday news conference that noted stunned families trying to enjoy their summer are instead witnessing everything from drunken brawls to public sex at Lake Winterset, the Miami Herald […]

Other

18 h. ago Markham man charged after firearm found following Clarington crash

A 35-year-old Markham man faces 11 charges after OPP say a firearm was discovered following a two-vehicle collision in Clarington. The OPP say on Thursday morning at 12:42 a.m., Whitby detachment officers were on scene of an investigation on Hwy. 401 eastbound near Bennett Rd. At that time, the left shoulder and left lane were […]

Events

18 h. ago Colby Cosh: It’s cute to think Parliament has any say over Criminal Code

Even if Liberals support Conservative bill to remove immigration status from sentencing, its hard to believe courts would allow it

Events

19 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

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