2 h. ago Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s death

The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit he was housed in at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution

Events

2 h. ago Report details prison assault that led to serial killer Pickton’s death

An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face. The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit […]

Events

3 h. ago Oil Drops as Larger OPEC+ Supply Increase Raises Glut Concerns

Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.

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5 h. ago Toronto’s Olivia Chow heads to U.K., Ireland on trade mission

Mayor Olivia Chow is scheduled to meet with production companies and broadcasters to encourage Canadian content production through agreements with the U.K. and Ireland.

Society

6 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Members Vote Yes to Ratify Tentative Agreement

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is pleased to announce that its members have voted to accept the tentative collective agreement negotiated by their bargaining committee. “I am proud of my coworkers and the strength of our union, we are a critical safety net for Ontario workers and Ontarians spoke up, sending […]

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7 h. ago ELDER: Other presidents complained, but Trump made NATO step up 

President Donald Trump joined a long line of presidents who complained that NATO countries fail to pay their fair share and therefore take advantage of the United States. In 2014, the European NATO countries agreed to a target of spending 2% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defence by 2024. In 2014, only the United States, […]

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10 h. ago Ukraine inks deal to boost drone production as Russia, Kyiv trade strikes

Ukraine secures deal with European allies and a leading U.S. defense company to increase drone production, ensuring Kyiv receives “hundreds of thousands” more this year.

Economics

10 h. ago Scientists warn of health risks for youth who vape cannabis products

It appears increasing numbers of American teens are turning to vaping cannabis products. But the harms associated with inhaling THC, CBD and synthetic cannabinoids (SC) are more dangerous for adolescent health, according to a U.S. study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers looked at cannabis vaping trends from the National Youth Tobacco […]

Science

10 h. ago Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

A 69-year-old convicted murderer, Lori Bill Germa, has escaped from Quebec’s Archambault Institution, marking the second such escape from the prison in recent weeks.

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10 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory, his lawyer says

'They all said: 'We never get to see anyone who beats the government,'' attorney Marc Agnifilo said

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10 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory: lawyer

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs got a standing ovation from fellow inmates when the music mogul returned to jail after winning acquittals on potential life-in-prison charges, providing what his lawyer says might have been the best thing he could do for Black incarcerated men in America. “They all said: ‘We never get to […]

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11 h. ago OPEC’s New Supply Shock Nails On Oil Market’s Return to Surplus

The latest oil supply shockwave unleashed by OPEC+ is set to swell a surplus later this year, pressuring prices for producers the world over while answering US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower fuel costs.

Sport

11 h. ago Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa, 69, escapes from a prison in Quebec

Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last few weeks

Events

12 h. ago Nations Chase US Trade Deals as Bessent Hints at Longer Deadline

Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries lacking an agreement by the deadline Wednesday will have the option of a three-week extension to negotiate.

Economics

13 h. ago Eyeing early release, prison inmates produce Bulgaria’s coveted dairy products

Smolyan (Bulgaria) (AFP) — At a prison nestled deep in Bulgaria’s southern Rhodope mountains, Georgi Filyanov stirs a large tank of curdling milk to make traditional feta-like cheese in the facility’s dairy operation. Filyanov is the latest success story to emerge from the dairy located inside Smolyan prison, where about 15 selected inmates produce some […]

Events

15 h. ago Détenu pour un meurtre à coups de hache: un homme s’évade de la prison Archambault, dans les Laurentides

Un détenu de 69 ans qui purgeait une peine pour meurtre au premier degré s’est évadé de la prison Archambault, à Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.

Events

17 h. ago US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world’s largest trade relationship

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union expects to find out on Monday whether President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on America’s largest trade partner in a move economists have warned would have repercussions for companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. Trump imposed a 20% import tax on all EU-made products […]

Economics

23 h. ago Totally unliveable Toronto house is somehow still selling $800,000

The Toronto real estate market is, by all metrics, kinda terrible right now. And yet, it somehow still has the audacity to ask almost $800,000 for an unliveable house.120 Castlefield Ave. is literally falling apart — but because it's in Toronto’s coveted Allenby neighbourhood, it's still considered valuable.At one point, this house was probably fine. It's a classic three-bedroom, one-bathroom semi-detached with original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a fireplace. But those days are long gone.A bedroom. After what looks like years (decades?) of neglect, the inside of the home resembles a horror movie set more than a real estate listing.The kitchen. The walls are crumbling, the paint is peeling, the ceiling is literally falling in, and the kitchen looks ... terrifying. A bedroom. Despite this, the house is listed at $799,900 — a relative "bargain" in a neighbourhood where semi-detached homes usually sell for $1...

Economics

26 h. ago L’OPEP + augmentera sa production de pétrole pour reconquérir des parts de marché

Le groupe procédait depuis fin 2022 à une raréfaction de l’offre afin de lutter contre l’érosion des prix.

Culture

30 h. ago Alberta RCMP investigating whether recent jewelry store thefts and gold scams are connected

"Ultimately we're looking to identify these individuals, and once they've been identified, we can look at the larger picture of what their intent with (the thefts) is. They're accessing a fair dollar amount of jewelry and making off with thousands of dollars of product"

Economics