8 h. ago Murdaugh accomplice pleads guilty to wire, bank fraud in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The banker accused of helping disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh hide millions of stolen funds pleaded guilty Friday to federal bank and wire fraud charges. Russell L. Laffitte, 54, entered the plea after convictions on the same charges were overturned by an appeals court last year. Laffitte was one of […]

Transport

12 h. ago Popular Jamaican restaurant hit with 11 infractions from Toronto health inspectors

Scotthill Caribbean Cuisine remains open to the public

Science

14 h. ago 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy are released

WASHINGTON — Approximately 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy were released Friday, continuing the disclosure of national secrets ordered by President Donald Trump.  The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration posted roughly 229 files containing the pages to its public website. Many files related to the senator’s […]

Sport

15 h. ago 'Getting loud': Crescendo to reflect heartache, hope and joy with soloists, orchestra, choir

Kaiya Gamble may have yet to turn 20, but that doesn’t mean the Calgary teenager doesn’t appreciate pop music from a different generation. In fact, in the case of her upcoming performance in the fundraiser Crescendo at Jack Singer Concert Hall, it’s pop music that was likely popular before her parents were even born. She […]

Culture

16 h. ago What's open and closed over the Easter weekend in Metro Vancouver

From malls to attractions to public transit, here's a roundup of what's open and closed over the Easter long weekend in Metro Vancouver.

Other

16 h. ago Brian Minter: 40+ plant sales and gardening events happening in B.C. in 2025

Plant sales are often the main fundraisers for these groups, and they are generally held in spring or early summer

Other

27 h. ago 'Public showing up' for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader

The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty.  Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Stay in your own lane’: Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan

While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

Sport

30 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Its Flip to Fully Unsecured on Its Senior Credit Facility and Private Placement Notes

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has achieved the Security Interest Termination Conditions for its Credit Facility and 2032 Private Placement Notes (as defined […]

Economics

30 h. ago Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession after his arrest earlier this month at a Northern California ski resort. The Mono County District Attorney’s office announced the misdemeanor charges Thursday against the 37-year-old actor, who starred as a child in movies “The Sixth […]

Other

30 h. ago RESET Society calls for book donations to help survivors of sex trafficking

The funds directly support RESET's one-year transition program where survivors are provided with food, clothing and a safe shelter to stay and get the medical attention they need

Other

30 h. ago Purpose Investments Clarifies that It Has Debuted One of the World’s First Solana ETFs with Staking Rewards Accruing Directly to the Fund – Continuing Its Leadership in Global Crypto Innovation

This press release clarifies certain aspects of a press release issued on April 16, 2025 TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), the firm behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF and spot Ether ETF, is expanding its digital asset suite with the launch of the Purpose Solana ETF (ticker: SOLL). SOLL is one of […]

Politics

31 h. ago Three sheriffs charged after 2023 death of prisoner at Edmonton courthouse

"We work hard every day to maintain the public's trust and while this matter is concerning, it is not a reflection of the hard-working men and women of the Alberta Sheriffs as a whole."

Events

31 h. ago Lethbridge police chief has disciplinary hearing over admitted COVID

'I took responsibility and apologized,' said Shahin Mehdizadeh, who agreed that police officers are held to a higher standard than the general public

Events

32 h. ago Talisker Announces Upsize of Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to $7.0 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX: TSK, OTCQX: TSKFF) is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has increased the maximum gross proceeds of […]

Economics

32 h. ago UnitedHealth’s stock drops over 22% for worst day since 1998. Here’s why

Most U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century on the Dow Jones kept Wall Street in check.

Economics

32 h. ago Toronto cafe asks the public for help with paying its rising bills

A Filipino cafe in Toronto that is known for its bubble teas, colourful ube desserts, and variety of other unique handcrafted sips and eats has, like other small businesses in the city lately, issued an appeal to the community for help staying afloat.Teako, which started as an online loose leaf tea retailer, opened its location at the corner of Gerrard and Greenwood in summer 2023, managing to dodge the devastating forced lockdowns of the COVID era that some indie spots are still financially recovering from.But, the present economic uncertainty and ongoing cost of living crisis — which is certainly not limited to the city, province, or even country, but is more acute in already-expensive places like Toronto — has brought about its own set of issues, as it has for all of us.Rising operating costs and slower traffic (because who isn't trying to save as much cash as possible and avoid going out right now)&...

Other

33 h. ago Haley Joel Osment arrested at ski resort for public intoxication

The 'Sixth Sense' star was also booked for possession of an unidentified controlled substance after being identified as an 'unruly skier.'

Other

33 h. ago Man convicted in Metrotown sex assaults released to live in Vancouver

In the spring of 2022, Hayden McCorriston committed more than a dozen crimes during a four-day spree in Burnaby and Vancouver. He slapped several women on the buttocks and fled, and also robbed an elderly couple.

Events

34 h. ago Q&A: Answering important questions about tax fraud in Toronto's construction industry

Construction in Toronto is a huge business — a $1-billion business, to be exact. With so much money flowing into this industry, there are plenty of contractors looking to keep some cash for themselves at the expense of workers' rights.Being paid off the books in cash is one of the oldest practices in the business, and it's a strategy some contractors use to evade taxes. Importantly, this common practice results in an "underground economy" where GTA workers have fewer rights on job sites — impacting their safety and equitable pay.This practice is so widespread that, for many general contractors, it quietly becomes an understood expectation. So much so that not only do we see it on GTA housing projects, but even workers on government-funded capital projects like bridges and highways are being paid in cash under the table.Stopping the fraudThe scale of this issue, and the general knowledge gap amongst the p...

Economics