8 h. ago Vancouver council reinstates funding for school meal programs

Mayor Ken Sim recounts his mom was arrested for stealing food to feed family

Society

9 h. ago B.C. premier says court can handle his suggestion accused Lapu Lapu Day killer spends 'rest of his goddamned life in jail'

The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association has criticized David Eby for comments he made last week in the legislature

Events

9 h. ago Inquest wraps up in Winnipeg into the 2021 overdose death of Lee Earnshaw

An inquest has wrapped up into the overdose death of Lee Earnshaw in 2021 in Winnipeg. His family members hope to prevent similar deaths.

Events

12 h. ago ‘Hard to regain my trust,’ says Tatyanna Harrison’s mother after inquest called

Tatyanna Harrison was found dead on a dry-docked yacht in Richmond in May 2022. Her family has been questioning the investigation ever since.

Other

14 h. ago US Airports Have Outlook Dinged by Moody’s on Trade Concerns

Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook for the US airport sector to negative from stable, citing an expected hit to air travel from the global trade war as a key reason for its view.

Economics

15 h. ago 3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Three former Memphis officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty […]

Events

15 h. ago Alligator kills woman who was canoeing at popular Florida lake

Since Tuesday's fatal attack, nuisance alligator trappers have recovered two large alligators in the same area

Events

15 h. ago Cop killer serving life sentence faces death sentence while free on parole

Barbara Taylor, one of two women who murdered Toronto Police Det.-Const. Bill Hancox in 1998, diagnosed with ‘aggressive' form of cancer

Events

16 h. ago Vietnam Says It Wants to Buy More From US as Trade Talks Begin

Vietnam said Wednesday that it wants its companies to buy more high-value US imports in large volumes and at a stable pace, reaffirming its opening line on trade talks with Washington to avoid punishingly high tariffs.

Economics

17 h. ago Mining association heralds $90 billion in potential projects to seize moment of national interest

"In the current climate of economic security, B.C.'s mining sector has the ability to secure a stronger, more stable and resilient economic future for all British Columbians." — Michael Goehring, CEO, Mining Association of B.C.

Society

18 h. ago London Knights fans gearing up for third straight OHL final: 'Get loud'

A wave of "fandemonium" complete with green lightsabers and next-level excitement is set to crash into Canada Life Place

Sport

18 h. ago Results from the VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd Human Rhinovirus Challenge Model Used to Advance Altesa BioSciences’ Lead Medicine into Advanced Clinical Trials

Study conducted by VirTus Respiratory Research demonstrated that vapendavir has potent antiviral activity and improves symptoms in participants with COPD infected with rhinovirus LONDON — VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd, a leading respiratory-focused contract research organisation (CRO), today announced that results from their human rhinovirus challenge model in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provided […]

Other

18 h. ago Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick’s ’mystery brain disease’

FREDERICTON — A scientific analysis has found no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick. The study was published today in the journal JAMA Neurology. It says “unfounded concerns” of a potentially fatal mystery disease were amplified in traditional and social media. The study reviewed the cases of 25 patients […]

Other

19 h. ago Cops look to ID man sought for stabbing on TTC bus in Scarborough

The victim was stabbed in the leg and was taken to hospital for treatment

Transport

20 h. ago Man in Richmond arrested after allegedly firing an airgun, stabbing police dog

The police dog has been taken to emergency veterinary care in stable condition.

Events

20 h. ago Man in Richmond arrested, police allege he fired an airgun, stabbed police dog

The police dog has been taken to emergency veterinary care in stable condition.

Events

20 h. ago LIVE: Woman defends word choice in testimony at Hockey Canada trial

Follow along below for to-the-minute coverage from the London courthouse as defence lawyers continue to cross-examination the complainant whose allegations are the heart of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

Sport

20 h. ago RECAP: Woman defends word choice in testimony at Hockey Canada trial

See below for coverage from the London courthouse on Wednesday as defence lawyers continue to cross-examine the complainant whose allegations are the heart of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

Sport

20 h. ago Hockey Canada trial: Complainant quizzed on lawsuit details, drinking habits

Her lawsuit claimed eight John Does from Team Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team had caused "terror and fear" in a London hotel room

Sport

20 h. ago Hockey Canada trial: Complainant quizzed on lawsuit details, drinking

Her lawsuit claimed eight John Does from Team Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team had caused "terror and fear" in a London hotel room

Sport