2 h. ago MARTIN: ‘Closure’ rings hollow for victim’s family in brutal slaying

Seeing a feeble old man sentenced to the equivalent of a 6½-year prison term for manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old Pauline Brazeau a full lifetime ago probably didn't do much to assuage the grief relatives have lived through for nearly 50 years

Events

3 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Dad puzzled by the lack of commitment from daughter’s partner

DEAR ABBY: I am concerned about my daughter. She’s in a nice relationship, which seems good. They have two beautiful sons, ages 4 and 2, good jobs, a nice home and nice families who show a lot of support. We are always there for one another.  My concern is that my daughter’s partner will not […]

Culture

12 h. ago Message of family of woman killed by speeding driver: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

Events

13 h. ago Carney to Shrink Cabinet When He Takes Over as Canada’s Leader on Friday

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, along with a new cabinet that may be about half the size of Justin Trudeau’s executive, people familiar with the matter said.

Politics

14 h. ago Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden

McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration resumed family detention of immigrants last week in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause, a legal nonprofit group providing services to migrant families said Wednesday. Fourteen immigrant families with children as young as one year old were in the detention facility in Karnes County, Texas, about 80.5 […]

Politics

14 h. ago Dealer sobs as heroin overdose victim's family describes pain, loss

While Debb Beer’s family poured out their hearts, Joshua Biernacki put his hands over his face and sobbed. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Debb or talk about Debb, especially with (Beer’s daughter). We often find ourselves watching old videos and looking at pictures,” Beer’s mother Cindy said in her victim […]

Events

14 h. ago Jeune hockeyeur blessé à Blainville: «J’espère qu’il y aura des sanctions!» déplore la mère de la victime

Pour la mère de la victime, cette «agression» mérite son lot de conséquences.

Events

15 h. ago Serial sex offender gets 14 1/2 years for 'wanton, cruel' violence

The judge said James Munroe’s campaign of violence against women was the worst he'd ever seen in his court

Events

15 h. ago Family of Manitoba grandmother who died on surgery waiting list backs proposed law

The family of a Manitoba grandmother who died while waiting for heart surgery says it hopes a proposed law could help prevent other families from going through the same heartbreak.

Events

16 h. ago Trump to name Michelle Bowman as top bank regulator at Federal Reserve, AP source says

The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulator, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity. Bowman, who has been a member of the Fed’s governing board for six years, would replace Michael Barr, who stepped down […]

Other

17 h. ago Joy Smith Foundation Launching Initiative to Combat Forced Labour in Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labour trafficking is a hidden and urgent issue in Manitoba, with victims often coerced into unsafe working conditions through deceptive recruitment practices, withheld wages, and threats of retaliation. While labour trafficking exists across various industries in Canada, The Joy Smith Foundation is proud to announce an initiative […]

Other

17 h. ago Missing Indiana woman found alive after 6 days trapped in car following crash

Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran called Brieonna Cassell’s survival following her crash 'an incredible testament to her will to live.'

Events

19 h. ago Police warn of Calgary man victimizing women using dating apps

Calgary police are warning the public of a man who sexually assaults women after gaining their trust on online dating apps with a false identity. The man uses several aliases, most notably Alex, which he deployed in February 2024 to meet a Calgary woman. Police say he sexually assaulted her at her home after engaging […]

Events

19 h. ago L’audience de libération conditionnelle du meurtrier de Julie Boisvenu reportée

L’ex-sénateur Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, père de la victime, s’était déplacé pour cette première audience de Hugo Bernier.

Events

20 h. ago Archaeologists uncover oldest known partial face fossil of human ancestor

WASHINGTON — A fossil of a partial face from a human ancestor is the oldest in western Europe, archaeologists reported Wednesday. The incomplete skull — a section of the left cheek bone and upper jaw — was found in northern Spain in 2022. The fossil is between 1.1 million and 1.4 million years old, according […]

Culture

21 h. ago Report de l’audience du meurtrier de Julie Boisvenu devant la Commission des libérations conditionnelles

L’ex-sénateur Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, père de la victime, s’était déplacé pour cette première audience de Hugo Bernier.

Events

21 h. ago Trump to Meet With Senate Finance Panel as Tax Talks Heat Up

President Donald Trump is slated to meet with Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee, the panel responsible for crafting the multi-trillion tax cut bill Congress is aiming to pass this year, according to a person familiar with the plan.

Economics

21 h. ago HPQ’s Statement on U.S. – Canada Tariff Situation, Reinforces Case for Domestic Fumed Silica Production

HPQ Plans to Start Commercial Production of Fumed Silica Using Its Pilot Plant in Q4 2025, Becoming Canada’s First Domestic Supplier MONTREAL, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes, would like to inform shareholder that recently announced tariffs and […]

Economics

22 h. ago Poland Keeps Interest Rates Steady as Economic Prospects Improve

Poland’s central bank left interest rates unchanged again on the back of improving economic prospects and continued inflation risks.

Other

22 h. ago UBS Kicks Off $1 Billion of Loans for Celsius’ Alani Nu Purchase

A group of banks led by UBS Group AG launched a $1 billion debt package on Wednesday for energy-drink maker Celsius Holdings Inc.’s acquisition of Alani Nutrition LLC, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Economics