9 h. ago ‘Flying above the waves’: Victoria demo offers glimpse of electric passenger ferry future

If things play out the right way, a larger version of the 12-person all-electric water taxi could one day be plying the waters of British Columbia.

Transport

9 h. ago Man and woman arrested for downtown robbery, extortion, third person sought

A Montreal woman and a Toronto man face charges tied to a downtown robbery and extortion probe while a third suspect is outstanding. Toronto Police said officers responded on June 11 at 4:30 p.m. to an assault in progress in the Adelaide and Peter Sts. area. Police alleged that the victim contacted a woman using […]

Events

10 h. ago Caribbean bistro weighs leaving ‘war zone’ in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

After 15 years of navigating what he describes as a “war zone” of illegal activity a restaurateur in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside says it may be time to give up on the area.

Transport

11 h. ago Surrey business owner threatened by extortionists pushes back, offers $100,000 reward

South Asian Canadian business owners in Surrey say police are not doing enough to protect them

Economics

11 h. ago 'We're done waiting': Surrey business owners say police are not doing enough to protect them

Safety forum held as extortion threats target South Asian businesses and individuals

Economics

11 h. ago Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she’ll be watching Game 6

EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton bar while watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. It’s the same spot where she watched her husband — Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar Connor McDavid — stickhandle a puck into a net in Game 5. “It’s a feeling […]

Other

12 h. ago Worker at Toronto supervised injection site sentenced in connection with fatal shooting

The former harm reduction worker, who pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to the fatal shooting of woman Karoline Huebner-Makarat, was given a conditional sentence.

Events

13 h. ago Violent extortion gang linked to Ontario towing turf war; many were on judicial release for other charges when arrested

'These threats escalated into a variety of different offences including drive-by shootings, arson, a variety of acts of violence that spread fear and insecurity'

Events

13 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Oshawa man wanted on warrant for alleged assault

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old male in connection to an alleged Oshawa assault earlier this month. Durham Regional Police said on June 1 around 10:30 p.m. they responded to the area of Steeplechase St. and Windfields Farm Dr. for an armed person. Police said that two people were walking in the […]

Events

14 h. ago Florida man accused of urinating on $10Gs worth of food at Sam’s Club store

An elderly man is in hot water after he allegedly urinated on more than $10,000 worth of food at a warehouse retailer in Florida. Patrick Francis Mitchell, 70, was arrested on June 4 and faces charges of criminal mischief resulting in more than $1,000 in damages and disorderly conduct, public records show. Mitchell was at […]

Economics

14 h. ago Judge blasts single mom for appearing late to virtual court while making a sandwich

A Michigan woman was slammed by a judge after she showed up late to a virtual court hearing wearing a robe and making a sandwich. Asja Outerbridge was supposed to sign on to the Zoom call in Detroit’s 36th District Court at 9 a.m. for a misdemeanor charge before Judge Sean Perkins. However, she was […]

Other

14 h. ago Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for stabbing woman in head with steak knife

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has convicted a man of manslaughter in the 2023 killing of a woman who was stabbed in the head with a steak knife. Blake Bird was initially charged with second-degree murder after the woman was discovered on a couch with the knife in her head outside a home on the […]

Other

15 h. ago Man charged in assault on Winnipeg Transit supervisors, police say

A 23-year-old Winnipeg man is in custody after an attack on a pair of transit supervisors on a bus Saturday, police say.

Events

15 h. ago From Downtown Edmonton to Red Deer: Free watch parties for Oilers' Game 6

Oilers try to keep their season alive in Florida on Tuesday; if you can't fly south, here's the next best things

Culture

15 h. ago From Red Deer to Downtown: Free watch parties for Oilers' Game 6 against Florida Panthers

Oilers try to keep their season alive in Florida on Tuesday; if you can't fly south, here's the next best things

Culture

15 h. ago Man charged after racist outburst, assault in parking lot: London police

A man is charged in connection with what London police allege was a hate-motivated assault after they say a person was subjected to racist comments and attacked in the city's northwest end.

Events

15 h. ago Airdrie woman killed in head on collision with semi truck near Drumheller Saturday

Passersby tried to save woman trapped in burning pick up truck

Events

16 h. ago Canadian embassy staffer rescued from building struck by a missile in Tel Aviv: Anita Anand

Minister of Foreign Affairs says woman is 'safe and sound,' thanks firefighters

Events

17 h. ago ‘Dozens of staged accidents’: Crime group linked to tow truck industry, extortions charged

Peel Regional Police say key members of a Brampton-based criminal organization allegedly responsible several extortion incidents and staged car accidents are facing charges.

Events

17 h. ago Criminal network tied to towing industry dismantled: Peel police

Police have dismantled an organized criminal network linked to the towing industry and seized tow trucks, stolen vehicles and weapons after an investigation into several extortion incidents. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says the investigation dubbed Project Outsource is a blow to the alleged criminal organization that spread fear and violence in the community. […]

Events