60 m. ago Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The developer of what would be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in decades plans to process the fossil fuel to extract hard-to-get metals that are crucial for tech products and military hardware. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, former West Virginia U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, and Wyoming’s […]

Culture

74 m. ago Canadians drastically downgrade climate as a priority, poll finds, as economic concerns escalate

Prime Minister Mark Carney could find the shift makes his life easier as he faces calls to roll back the imposing climate policies of Justin Trudeau

Society

74 m. ago Josh Dehaas: Nationwide encampments are coming. Police and protesters need to understand laws

Knowledge of law essential to maintain order as well as the rule of law — a vital precondition of liberty

Events

75 m. ago Police accused of ‘stonewalling’ family of man who died after making 911 call

The family of an Ontario man who contacted 911 for help but was unable to speak are demanding answers as to why emergency services were not sent to his address the night he died.

Events

10 h. ago Richmond Row business employee critically injured in stabbing: Police

A 33-year-old is facing charges after an employee at a Richmond Row business was stabbed and critically injured on Monday afternoon.

Events

10 h. ago Ottawa police seeking suspect in distribution of hate material in Osgoode

The Ottawa Police Service has released the photo of a suspect wanted in connection with the distribution of “hate materials” in Osgoode Village. In a release issued Thursday, police said the incidents occurred at about 7 p.m. on the evening of June 2, with hate messages distributed to multiple driveways in the area. Thursday’s media […]

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11 h. ago London police not at fault for man's injury in custody, says watchdog

Ontario’s police watchdog has ended its investigation into a serious injury suffered by a 30-year-old man while in a London police cell in June

Events

11 h. ago Chinese Stocks Narrow Gap With Hong Kong as Policy Bets Grow

After lagging Hong Kong stocks by the most since 2008, Chinese equities are showing signs of catching up as valuations and optimism over policy support rekindle investor interest.

Economics

12 h. ago Motorcycle rider killed in collision in Ottawa's rural west end

The collision occurred at about 4 p.m. on Huntley Road.

Events

12 h. ago Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant

Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the shooting widely shared on social media. Kap’s Cafe is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, who posted a video of the newly opened establishment on Instagram this week. Surrey […]

Other

12 h. ago How does the WHL respond to Gavin McKenna jumping to the NCAA?

WHL commissioner Dan Near contends the development model isn't "suddenly obsolete," but also says "we’re not sitting here with our arms folded, being arrogant about what we do.”

Other

13 h. ago B.C. news: Teen speeds past police warning sign, gets Mercedes impounded

The 19-year-old drove under a digital sign reading “BC Hwy Patrol Ahead. Drive Safe.” — with a police cruiser parked under it

Events

14 h. ago Mali government seizes $117M of gold from Toronto company’s mine

Malian government helicopters landed unexpectedly at Barrick Mining Corp.’s gold mine on Thursday and seized more than a tonne of the precious metal, according to the company. The move marks another escalation in a protracted dispute between the West African country’s government and Toronto-based Barrick, which shuttered its giant Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex earlier this […]

Economics

14 h. ago 'She was everything to us': Calgary teen's family wants to know circumstances surrounding her death

Police are investigating the death of 16-year-old Jordyn Dines as suspicious

Events

14 h. ago Half of Canadians willing to fight for Canada if they agree with reasons for combat: Survey

A new Angus Reid survey found 49% of Canadians would be willing to fight for their country in the event of an armed conflict, but most say they would only do so if they “agreed with the reasons for fighting.” The poll said the most willing to enlist are those older than age 54 (55%) […]

Other

14 h. ago ‘He’s flying’: Motorcyclist filmed zooming close to 300 km/h on Toronto

York Regional Police say a man from Richmond Hill was arrested after a motorcycle was spotted on Toronto-area roads and highways travelling at speeds of almost 300 km/h.

Transport

15 h. ago New government won't rule out full return to office for public servants

However, the Treasury Board says the three-day office policy "remains in place."

Politics

15 h. ago Drivers parking illegally at Halifax hospitals can now be fined $500

Drivers trying to take advantage of free parking at Halifax hospitals without a valid reason can now be fined $500. 

Economics

16 h. ago Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

The legislation would permit substance users who are deemed a risk to themselves or others to be apprehended by police and ordered into treatment for three to six months.

Events

17 h. ago Injured Ontario girl, 8, wasn’t attacked by animal; police charge 17

'This has definitely been a tough one for our officers ... Sometime people forget many police officers are also parents,' OPP spokesman said

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