83 m. ago Opinion: Teachers deserve better, and so do Alberta families

On April 27, the education minister addressed parents gathered virtually for the Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) Spring Symposium. It should have been a moment of genuine connection with the parents who volunteer their time to help improve our schools. Instead, it felt like a hollow performance, ignoring the urgent concerns echoed by families across […]

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84 m. ago A.Y. Jackson's presented an 'enchanting' production of Bound by Pomegranate: A Persephone Retelling

Show #15 A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Bound by Pomegranate: A Persephone Retelling Director: Student Hajer Zorgani Mary Fraser, Lead Critic Merivale High School A.Y. Jackson Secondary School transported the audience to the Underworld with their production of Bound By Pomegranate: A Persephone Retelling. With Greek mythology, modern comedy, and an emotional journey of self-discovery, the […]

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12 h. ago Family of B.C. pastor killed says Mental Health Act is a ‘shield for criminals’

Pastor Tom Cheung was killed in May 2019 when another vehicle slammed into his minivan in a border lineup. The charge against the accused was dismissed.

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14 h. ago Sikh parade in rural N.B. gets permit after concerns raised on social media

Members of the Sikh community in a rural part of New Brunswick say they're upset after criticism and objections to this weekend's religious festival and parade in Beausoleil, N.B.

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14 h. ago Teen charged with mischief over graffiti in Arnprior and McNab

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with three counts of mischief in connection with graffiti incidents in the Arnprior and McNab-Braeside area, Ontario Provincial Police reported Friday. The youth was then released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 5, the OPP added. Police […]

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15 h. ago RCMP arrest Alberta man accused of tampering with sprinkler used for wildfire defence

Alberta RCMP say charges are pending after they arrested a man accused of tampering with sprinklers used to protect homes near an out-of-control wildfire north of Edmonton.

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16 h. ago Gates accuses Musk of ‘killing the world’s poorest children’ with DOGE cuts

The feud between billionaires Bill Gates and Elon Musk ramped up this week, with Gates accusing Musk of “killing the world’s poorest children” through massive cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development, one of the first targets of Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service under the Trump administration. In an interview with the Financial Times on […]

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17 h. ago RCMP say 2 Manitobans charged with arson in connection with wildfires

Manitoba RCMP have made a pair of arson arrests connected to the rash of wildfires spreading across the province.

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18 h. ago Inmate suffers bungled execution after firing squad misses target in South Carolina

Mikal Mahdi was killed last month by prison officials, but autopsy results indicated that executioners did not follow protocol and Mahdi endured prolonged pain.

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19 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Second man charged in Surrey shooting | Kelowna cops seize weapons and drugs

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. for Friday, May 9, 2025.

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19 h. ago Man wanted after pedestrians struck at Toronto university arrested in alleged road

Ryan Petroff, 23, is facing two dozen charges including attempted murder

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20 h. ago Art expert pleads guilty to selling works to suspected Hezbollah financier

LONDON — An art expert who appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt show pleaded guilty Friday to failing to report that he sold pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, was charged with failing to disclose art sales between October 2020 and December 2021. He pleaded guilty in […]

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20 h. ago Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner while recording TikTok prank

The homeowner was arrested following the shooting, which occurred when a group of teens were recording a 'ding-dong ditch' prank for a TikTok video.

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20 h. ago Canadian man finds father’s wartime signature in Dutch church: ‘Amazing’

Don Drissell recently travelled to the village of Groesbeek after learning an inscription signed by his father, a Canadian soldier in the Second World War, had been found.

Culture

20 h. ago Father of school shooter who killed 2 in Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges

Father of Natalie Rupnow faces two counts of intentionally giving a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 causing death and contributing to the delinquency of a child

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21 h. ago Teen suspect in Flin Flon, Man. stabbing turns himself in: RCMP

A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection to the stabbing of another teen in Flin Flon, Man., earlier this month. The 16-year-old victim suffered serious injuries.

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21 h. ago ‘Grime and filth’: Man charged with animal cruelty after nearly 100 cats found in home, dozens dead

The 75-year-old man's residence in New York was deemed unfit for human occupancy

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23 h. ago People flock to this Ontario provincial park just to get a glimpse of one special tree

If you're looking for peaceful and serene outdoor getaways, Killbear Provincial Park is worth the trip. While its sweeping vistas and rugged beauty make it a must-visit, one particular wonder stands out: a single, wind-sculpted tree that has inspired countless works of art.You'll find Killbear Provincial Park about three hours away from Toronto in Nobel, Ontario. According to Ontario Parks, expect kilometres of "rugged, rocky shoreline mixed with numerous sand beaches."Though this is definitely a day-trip hot spot in the summer, Destination Ontario recommends making it a longer trip and camping for a few days.Camping at KillbearCar camping is available at one of its seven campgrounds, radio-free camping at Granite Saddle, Harold Point, Lighthouse Point and Georgian, or roofed accommodations.It's important to note that the park reopens for the season on May 9, 2025. So if you'd like to go camping, check out its availability online ASAP.But to ...

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24 h. ago Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire amid high tensions

At least five civilians were killed in Kashmir overnight in a military standoff that erupted after an attack on tourists in the India-controlled part of the region

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24 h. ago Indian and Pakistani troops swap intense artillery fire amid high tensions

At least five civilians were killed in Kashmir overnight in a military standoff that erupted after an attack on tourists in the India-controlled part of the region

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