3 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

Events

4 h. ago L’opposition condamne une décision de Québec sur les travailleurs temporaires

Les employeurs délinquants n’auront à attendre que six mois pour pouvoir réembaucher des travailleurs temporaires.

Politics

4 h. ago Minneapolis man charged with trying to join Islamic State group

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 22, made his first court appearance on a charge of attempting to provide material support to a […]

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5 h. ago Metro Vancouver chair says 'tough decisions are coming' on regional district's budget

But a call from director Brad West to slash board pay sidelined to one of two major reviews that chair Mike Hurley has commissioned

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5 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood shaming businesses suing over bike lanes

Bike lanes have proven to be an extremely divisive topic in Ontario, especially in Toronto, where Premier Doug Ford is going as far as removing select cycle tracks to convert lanes back to mixed-use traffic, reversing multiple years and millions of dollars of worth of construction work led by the City.As various groups continue to express strong support for or oppposition against Ford's plans, one group of 40-odd businesses is taking their dissent with the infrastructure type to a new level, launching a lawsuit against the City over its ever-growing cycling network.But, a few days after the legal action became public, there is already some backlash from members of the community.A statement of claim filed with the Superior Court of Justice on February 21 alleges that the City and its transportation manager "manipulated the public consultation process to minimize opposition and exaggerate support" for new bike lanes along Bloor Street West, and ...

Economics

5 h. ago North Carolina company owner pleads guilty over attempted technology sale to China

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina company pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to trying to sell electronic devices that have military applications to China without having a required U.S. government license, authorities said. David C. Bohmerwald, who was formally charged in October with violating the Export Control Reform Act […]

Economics

7 h. ago Employé mordu, pipes à crack par terre : après le métro, des restaurants rapides ont des airs de refuges pour des sans

Pour se réchauffer, les sans-abris sont de plus en plus nombreux à se réfugier dans des commerces près des stations de métro de Montréal.

Society

8 h. ago Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over ’Not Like Us’

HOUSTON — Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to […]

Culture

9 h. ago Matthew Stafford gets restructured contract, staying with Los Angeles Rams

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams under a restructured contract, ending weeks of speculation about the Super Bowl winner’s future. The Rams announced their new agreement with Stafford on Friday without initially revealing any details. The 37-year-old Stafford had two years left on the four-year, $160 million contract extension he signed […]

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9 h. ago Andrew Tate and brother not welcome in Florida, says Gov. Ron DeSantis

When asked about the Tate brothers on Feb. 27, Donald Trump denied any knowledge of the decision for the brothers to return to the United States.

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9 h. ago Bail revoked for man accused of two violent sex assaults in Hamilton

A bail review on Thursday, brought by the Crown, has led to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice revoking the bail of Hamilton sexual assault suspect Leikeze Cheruiyot, 22, and returning him to custody. Hamilton Police had previously issued a public warning about the former high school track star’s release earlier this month given his […]

Events

10 h. ago In Calgary courts: Appeal court orders new trial for man convicted in connection with a shootout in Calgary's Beltline

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

Events

10 h. ago Howard Levitt: Court decisions force employers to rewrite employment contracts — again and again

Most employment contracts are unenforceable and employees should be very suspicious if their employer suddenly asks them to sign a new one

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11 h. ago Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers

Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools by expanding the scope of the religious symbol ban for public employees.

Society

12 h. ago Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to be arraigned in NY after being transferred from Mexico

NEW YORK (AP) — Cartel leaders Rafael Caro Quintero and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes are set to be arraigned in a U.S. federal court in New York City on Friday, following their surprise transfer from Mexico. The pair were among 29 Mexican prisoners sent Thursday to eight cities across the U.S. Caro Quintero, the former leader […]

Transport

12 h. ago Signes religieux interdits à plus d’employés scolaires: des bris de services à prévoir dans les écoles

Interdire à davantage de personnel scolaire de porter des signes religieux aggravera la pénurie de main d’œuvre

Society

12 h. ago Signes religieux interdits à plus d’employés scolaires: des bris de service à prévoir dans les écoles

Interdire à davantage de personnel scolaire de porter des signes religieux aggravera la pénurie de main-d’œuvre.

Society

12 h. ago Tories urge Carney to come clean on his role in Brookfield HQ move

Carney maintains Brookfield's Oct. 2024 decision was made after his Jan. 2025 resignation

Transport

12 h. ago Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Saskatchewan government involving Métis group

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the Saskatchewan government over a lawsuit where a Métis organization says it wasn't consulted over uranium exploration permits.

Politics

13 h. ago Le Québec et l’Ontario travailleront ensemble pour pénaliser les Américains, dit Legault

François Legault a félicité son «ami» Doug Ford et affirme que les provinces voisines joindront leurs forces pour répondre à Donald Trump.

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