1 hour ago UN gangster should forfeit cash and Rolex to B.C. government: Lawsuit

The director of civil forfeiture says $15,084.85, a Rolex watch, Cartier sunglasses and a Louis Vuitton bag should be handed over to the B.C. government as proceeds of crime.

Politics

2 h. ago Bill Owens, head of ‘60 Minutes,’ quits show, citing loss of independence

Owens' resignation comes as CBS parent company Paramount Global has been working to settle a US$20 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump.

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3 h. ago B.C. crime news: Stabbing death in Vancouver's Strathcona area

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Events

7 h. ago Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have pleaded not guilty as jury selection begins in their sexual assault trial. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June […]

Sport

8 h. ago Hudson’s Bay ends some workers’ commission pay amid liquidation: Unifor

The move comes as Hudson's Bay winds down all but six of the stores it and its sister Saks companies run as its restructuring under court protection from creditors continues.

Society

8 h. ago Black public servants to appeal court decision dismissing $2.5

The plaintiffs alleged that Black government workers suffered systemic discrimination in the federal public service.

Economics

9 h. ago Assent Releases 2024 Sustainability Report Breaking New Ground in Climate, Equity, and Governance

Company leads with AI-driven sustainability intelligence and delivers pay equity WASHINGTON — Assent Inc., the leader in supply chain sustainability management, today released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing a year of meaningful progress backed by AI-powered sustainability insights. Assent enhanced climate action, inclusive leadership, and ethical governance while uniting responsible environmental practices and robust […]

Politics

10 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled as mourners prepare to gather in Rome

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects.

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11 h. ago Jury selection set to start in former world junior players’ sex assault trial

LONDON — Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June […]

Politics

11 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a […]

Culture

12 h. ago Présumée agression sexuelle: le procès des cinq anciens membres d'Équipe Canada junior doit s'ouvrir mardi

La sélection des membres du jury doit débuter à 10 h, à London.

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13 h. ago Hermès Heir ‘Strongly Contests’ Lawsuit Over $16 Billion Fortune

A longstanding mystery surrounding the wealth of an octogenarian heir to the Hermès luxury fortune just got even murkier.

Economics

15 h. ago Ontario jury trial set to begin in Canada world junior sex assault case

A high-profile sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin in London, Ont., Tuesday.

Events

20 h. ago Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances. The nationwide drugstore chain must pay the government at least $300 million and will owe another $50 […]

Economics

22 h. ago 7 women and 5 men picked for jury in Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

NEW YORK — A jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial, a more female panel than the five women and seven men who convicted the onetime Hollywood honcho at his first trial five years ago. Opening statements aren’t expected until Wednesday, as prosecutors and defence lawyers […]

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24 h. ago Alberta’s request to question fired AHS CEO over confidential emails granted

EDMONTON — A judge has granted Alberta’s government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission, including to media. The government’s request was made last month when it filed for an injunction in the high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana […]

Events

25 h. ago Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze, escalating standoff

Trump’s administration had called for broad reforms at the university, and froze billions of dollars in federal funding after Harvard leaders defied the government's demands.

Politics

25 h. ago Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs off on sweeping new limits on lawsuits

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s political organization took to social media to tout his success in limiting lawsuits in a way Georgians could understand. “Thank you” its ad proclaimed, with the words blocked in the yellow-and-black all-caps style of Waffle House’s iconic sign. Kemp, who signed two new laws overhauling Georgia’s litigation system […]

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28 h. ago Judge permits ‘bushy eyebrow’ testimony in Idaho quadruple murder trial

Kohberger's defence team says it would be prejudicial to permit the 'bushy eyebrow' testimony, as it could cause a jury to believe he is guilty because of his brows.

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29 h. ago Opinion: The revealing shift in who reports the gender pay gap

Both men and women are now just as likely to confirm gender pay gap figures, as responsibility passes from CEOs to HR

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