2 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

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2 h. ago South Korea’s Exports Sputter as Risks Rise in Chips and Tariffs

South Korea’s exports lost growth momentum in February as demand for semiconductors weakened and officials scrambled to engage the US in hopes of averting a hit from Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

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2 h. ago Alleged Kelowna bear spray victims speak out about Halloween night incident

Kelowna RCMP was unavailable for comment, but a report to city council confirms youth-related bear spray incidents have increased from six per cent in 2019 to 19.2 per cent.

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5 h. ago Former gang member speaks out on rising crime among Saskatoon’s youth

Discussions about crime in Saskatchewan suggest more youth are getting involved. A former gang member turned advocate explores why young people are drawn to the lifestyle.

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6 h. ago Two youths charged with attempted murder, robbery in Vaughan

Two youths aged 15 and 17 have been charged with attempted murder after a firearm was discharged during an alleged robbery in Vaughan. York Regional Police said the victim met with the suspect on Jan. 18 at midnight at Teston Rd. and Jane St. to sell him a phone. Police alleged that the suspect stole […]

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6 h. ago Elon Musk's daughter speaks out about idea that Canada become 51st state

The estranged daughter of Elon Musk is clapping back at her dad and U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for its "Canada as the 51st state" threats.Vivian Jenna Wilson is one of the children Musk had with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson.As the convicted felon-turned-president continues to push what even some American citizens are calling "ridiculous rhetoric" of Canada becoming the 51st state, Canadians’ animosity towards members of Trump's administration grows ever stronger.Musk has felt the brunt of the hatred, with hundreds of thousands of Canadians signing a parliamentary e-petition calling for his Canadian citizenship to be revoked.The petition accuses Tesla's CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada."Elon Musk says Canada isn't real in response to demands his citizenship be revokedhttps://t.co/b5rQ5OHWKa— blogTO (@blogTO) February 25, 2025It cl...

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6 h. ago Illinois landlord guilty of murder, hate crime in 2023 attack on Palestinian American boy

JOLIET, Ill. — A jury found an Illinois landlord guilty of murder and hate crime charges Friday for a brutal 2023 attack on a Palestinian American family that killed a 6-year-old. Joseph Czuba, 73, was charged in the fatal stabbing of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother, Hanan Shaheen on Oct. 14, 2023 […]

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6 h. ago Man, 18, charged after Tuesday shooting in Hamilton home; no injuries

An 18-year-old Hamilton man faces two firearm-related charges following reports of a Tuesday shooting shortly after 3:30 p.m. Hamilton Police said officers responded to 238 Hwy. 8 in Hamilton and learned the shooting happened inside the residence. Police said numerous people were in the home when the shooting happened, however, there are no reported injuries. […]

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7 h. ago Youth killed after being towed behind pickup truck in Vaughan

A 17-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving.

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7 h. ago Saskatoon murder victim’s family still waiting for answers 1 month after his death

Fifty-three-year-old Troy Leclair is facing charges of first-degree murder, following the death of 23-year-old Alfred Okyere on Jan. 21, 2025.

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8 h. ago In Calgary courts: Appeal court orders new trial for man convicted in connection with a shootout in Calgary's Beltline

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

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8 h. ago In Calgary courts: Trial set for Calgary man charged in connection with toddler's death in 2022

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

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9 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: Country Music Awards | Calgary Flames | Taylor Swift

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. The Oratory Live Talk Show Join musicians and storytellers for this debut arts-meets-advocacy talk show featuring Juno award winning rapper TOBi, TEDx speaker and professor Dr. Gabrielle […]

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10 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Delta man charged with firearms offences | Woman charged after stolen vehicle crashed into police car in Kamloops

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

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11 h. ago Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House, seeking security assurances against future Russian aggression

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy flashed a thumb’s up but didn’t speak to reporters […]

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11 h. ago Trump to designate English the official language of the U.S.

The executive order will rescind a mandate from former President Bill Clinton requiring government to provide language assistance to non-English speakers

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12 h. ago Cyber A.I. Group CEO to Speak at SXSW Dream Wealth Camp 2025 on the Future of Cybersecurity and A.I. in Wealth Creation

Leading Cybersecurity Executive Joins Elite Venture Minds to Explore A.I.-Driven Investment Strategies and the Next Wave of Digital Transformation MIAMI and NEW YORK and PARIS, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the proactive acquisition of […]

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17 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Siblings’ personal attacks exacerbate loss of mother

DEAR ABBY: I have two sisters. Our mother passed away last year after a bad fall. I was her primary caretaker and was with her every day. The other two sisters were not speaking to her at all, which hurt her deeply. She had dementia but still missed them and would talk about them often. […]

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21 h. ago Allianz Achieves Record Operating Profit of 16.0 Billion Euros

New Share Buy-Back of up to 2 Billion Euros Announced MUNICH — February 28, 2025 12M 2024: Total business volume rises 11.2 percent to 179.8 billion euros Operating profit increases by 8.7 percent to 16.0 billion euros supported by all business segments Shareholders’ core net income advances 10.1 percent to 10.0 billion euros Strong Solvency […]

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26 h. ago Vancouver’s supportive housing freeze draws support, condemnation

Supporters and opponents of a controversial plan to freeze new supportive housing in Vancouver are speaking out, a day after city council approved the proposal.

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