8 h. ago Former NBA star Pierce found asleep in car, arrested for alleged DUI

LOS ANGELES — Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel, state police said. California Highway Patrol officers responded at about 10:40 p.m. to an unrelated car crash involving multiple vehicles on the northbound […]

Transport

8 h. ago Calgary driver concerned for others after base for traffic post damages his vehicle

A Calgary driver is hoping the company responsible for traffic mitigation on Deerfoot Trail will pay to have his car fixed after it was damaged by materials left on the roadway.

Transport

10 h. ago Surrey RCMP make significant drug bust, arrest 4 people in Guildford home

The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) Drug Section began investigating after fentanyl and cocaine started showing up on the streets.

Other

11 h. ago LeBron James dealing with sciatica, will miss start of his NBA season

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday. The 40-year-old superstar will be sidelined at least until the end of October with sciatica — pain in the nerves running […]

Culture

12 h. ago Should the Blue Jays be dreaming on a return of Bo Bichettte for ALCS? It’s complicated

On the one hand, light jogging by Bo Bichette on the very field that he sustained a knee injury more than a month ago is an encouraging sign. On the other, it’s clear the Blue Jays all-star shortstop has a ways to go to be a part of his team’s magical October run. That said, […]

Other

12 h. ago Should the Blue Jays be dreaming on a return of Bo Bichette for ALCS? It’s complicated

On the one hand, light jogging by Bo Bichette on the very field on which he sustained a knee injury more than a month ago is an encouraging sign. On the other, it’s clear the Blue Jays all-star shortstop has a ways to go to be a part of his team’s magical October run. That […]

Other

12 h. ago Toronto Police announce arrests after drone flights over Blue Jays playoff games

While the New York Yankees had fans run onto their field to interrupt their playoff games, the Toronto Blue Jays almost had a few flying high above theirs.The Toronto Police Emergency Management and Public Order Unit reported that they "used specialized drone detection technology to identify and intercept three unauthorized drone flights over Rogers Centre," taking place this past weekend in Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS.Two people were charged with flying "micro-drones," tiny flying machines with cameras that weigh approximately half a pound.In the same statement, the Toronto Police Service wanted to remind the public that "Rogers Centre is a no-fly zone during all Blue Jays postseason games. This restriction applies without exception, including to micro-drones weighing less than 249 grams. All drone operators are responsible for knowing and following federal aviation rules and regulations."No motive for the drones, nor information about how much they were...

Events

13 h. ago Le SPVQ procède à trois arrestations sur le territoire de Montréal

Deux hommes de 24 ans et 19 ans, et une femme de 19 ans, ont été retracés dans la métropole.

Other

14 h. ago Drunk sisters arrested for attacking airline worker after getting kicked off flight

A newly released video shows two sunburned, inebriated women shoving a Frontier Airlines employee to the ground. Kiera Lyons, 22, and Maura Flores, 31, sisters from Manahawkin, New Jersey, allegedly attacked the gate agent after they were booted off their flight at a Florida airport, according to body-cam footage released by the Orlando Police Department […]

Society

14 h. ago NBA: le joueur vedette de basketball LeBron James est poursuivi par un fan

Le joueur vedette de la NBA a laissé croire qu’il allait prendre sa retraite.

Sport

14 h. ago Family, advocates condemn assault on Muslim man at hotel in Markham

The family of a Muslim hotel worker seriously injured in an alleged hate-motivated assault says the attack in Markham, Ont., has left them fearful as the National Council of Canadian Muslims warns of a sharp increase in hate crimes against the community. Steven Zhou, a spokesperson for the advocacy group, says the Sept. 28 attack […]

Events

15 h. ago Edmonton man arrested after hateful rhetoric spray painted on area seniors' facility

Investigators from the RCMP, along with Edmonton city police, identified the man based on what they say was an online post claiming responsibility for the act which occurred at an Edmonton-area seniors centre

Other

15 h. ago HUNTER: Meet the supporting cast of Canada’s most wanted alleged killers

The boundaries for bloodshed don’t come to a screeching halt at Port Union Rd. or Steeles Ave. Homicide is a national nightmare, and there is nowhere its tentacles do not touch. On Wednesday, the BOLO Program released its annual Most Wanted roster, packed with Canada’s 25 biggest dirtbags, and my Sun colleague Chris Doucette zeroed […]

Events

15 h. ago Sly Stallone is loving life as a small screen Tulsa King at 79

No one comes out and says it, but with his 80th birthday looming in the not-too distant future, Sylvester Stallone knows there are probably some people who wonder why he hasn’t retired. The veteran movie star has enjoyed just as many onscreen comebacks as his iconic Rocky Balboa character. But it’s his latest role as […]

Other

16 h. ago ‘Misunderstood’ NBA legend Allen Iverson reveals he’s six months sober

Philadelphia 76ers great detailed decision to quit drinking while promoting new book 'Misunderstood'

Other

17 h. ago Justin Bieber responds to mother Pattie Mallette’s prayer for his ‘healing’

Justin Bieber appears to be doing just fine after his mother shared a message on social media last month that she was “praying” for the Canadian pop star’s “healing.” Pattie Mallette posted a religious prayer to Instagram on Sept. 22 for her son alongside a series of black and white photos of Bieber wearing a […]

Other

17 h. ago Man arrested for Halloween display depicting local officials in body bags: police

Accused Kentucky man Stephan Marcum allegedly displayed fake hanging body bags labelled 'District Judge,' 'SIS,' 'C.A.,' 'Zoning Mgr' and 'Mayor.'

Events

17 h. ago Former Ontario college basketball star gets jail sentence, out on bail pending appeal

A former college basketball player has been sentenced to six months jail, three-years probation and a three-year driving prohibition.

Sport

17 h. ago Winnipeg man arrested after knife pulled on construction workers: police

A Winnipeg man is in custody after two construction workers were attacked on a Portage Avenue job site Tuesday afternoon, police say.

Society

19 h. ago Madeleine McCann’s sister describes ‘creepy’ messages from alleged stalker

Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) — The sister of missing British girl Madeleine McCann on Thursday told a jury she found messages from a woman claiming to be her lost older sibling “creepy”. Amelie McCann, who was a toddler when three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the family’s holiday apartment in Portugal in 2007, said Julia Wandelt began […]

Economics