13 h. ago New basketball court at Winnipeg rec centre named for late Sea Bears star

A new basketball court at Gateway Recreation Centre has been named in honour of late Winnipeg Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus.

Sport

14 h. ago Striking Ontario college support workers' union asks province back to the table

After almost a month on the picket lines, OPSEU says it has sent 'comprehensive package with a pathway to settlement' to the employer.

Society

28 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

32 h. ago Ontario college strike enters 4th week with no new talks scheduled

Thursday marked the fourth week since workers represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union walked off the job without a deal from the College Employer Council.

Other

38 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

68 h. ago Indian man avoids ‘immigration consequences’ after spying on women using bathroom at his Ontario home

His ‘appropriate’ sentence was reduced to 5.5 months in jail, while a sentence of more than six months would have made him ‘inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality’

Other

3 d. ago Classes cancelled at Conestoga college campus amid support workers’ strike

An Ontario college says all on-campus classes and activities are cancelled today as striking support staff continue to hold rallies at several colleges across the province. Conestoga College says its Doon campus in Kitchener, Ont., is closed to all vehicle traffic and in-person classes and activities are suspended. The college says that’s because of “large-scale” […]

Society

8 d. ago Fanshawe College cites strike as it postpones fall convocation

Fanshawe College has postponed its fall convocation ceremonies as a strike by college support workers across Ontario enters its fourth week

Sport

8 d. ago North Bay man becomes first Canadian to be convicted and jailed for Holocaust denial

A North Bay man has been sentenced to jail for dozens of social media posts and videos promoting hate and violence against the Jewish community, marking the first-ever conviction in a Canadian court for Holocaust denial, according to Crown prosecutors. Kenneth Paulin, 51, was sentenced to nine months in jail and two years of probation […]

Other

8 d. ago Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike

Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

Society

1 week ago Talks break down between Ontario colleges, union with strike in 3rd week

On Monday, both the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the College Employer Council confirmed talks between the two sides had broken down without any sign of a deal.

Other

2 w. ago In Calgary courts: One of three suspects in killing of missing Calgary man drops bid for bail pending trial

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 22 to 26, 2025

Events

2 w. ago Porter Airlines Introduces New Scholarship and Awards for Future Algonquin College Aviation Professionals

OTTAWA, Ontario — Algonquin College is proud to share the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives: The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians The Porter Airlines Award for […]

Transport

2 w. ago Talks set to resume between striking support workers, Ontario colleges

The union representing 10,000 striking college support workers across Ontario and the College Employer Council will return to the bargaining table on Friday

Society

2 w. ago Former NBA star Montrezl Harrell axed by Adelaide 36ers over drugs

Harrell tested positive in April for a precursor to THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana

Other

2 w. ago Back to bargaining for striking support workers and Ontario colleges

The strike began Sept. 11. A negotiation session in the presence of a mediator has been scheduled for Sept. 26.

Society

2 w. ago Disgraced former Ottawa lawyer James Bowie's appeal dismissed, bail denied

Bowie, 43, was found guilty in March of criminal harassment and extortion. He was sentenced to four years of jail on Sept. 2.

Other

2 w. ago Disgraced former Ottawa lawyer James Bowie's bail application denied

Bowie, 43, was found guilty in March of criminal harassment and extortion. He was sentenced to four years of jail on Sept. 2.

Other

3 w. ago Strike by Ontario college support workers enters second week

A strike by about 10,000 support workers at Ontario colleges has entered its third week with no end in sight.

Society

4 w. ago Le personnel de soutien des collèges en Ontario déclenche une grève générale

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