48 m. ago Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment ‘unjust’

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday called his indictment on bribery charges “unjust,” accusing prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation. Moon’s comments came a day after prosecutors in the southern city of Jeonju announced his indictment over allegations that a budget […]

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4 h. ago Rent prices in and around Toronto plummet for yet another month

Tenants in and around Toronto have been benefiting from lower housing costs so far this year as the city's real estate market endures the impacts of tough and uncertain economic times.Average rents across the GTA have plummeted to prices not seen in years, and the most recent figures from April show a continuation of the recent trend, with the price of a typical apartment in downtown Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, North York and other areas falling further still.According to liv.rent, one of the platforms that collects such data nationwide each month, one-bedroom renters in the 6ix are now paying about $130 less for a home than they were this time last year, and $7 less than they were even last month, based on present rates.While Toronto remains generally known as one of the priciest places to live in Canada, it is not even listed in liv.rent's top five places in the country to rent right now, all of which are in ...

Economics

9 h. ago Energy Secretary Tries to Reassure US Oil Bosses Amid Trade War

Energy Secretary Chris Wright sought to reassure US oil companies during a visit to Oklahoma, saying turmoil from President Donald Trump’s trade war is apt to be fleeting and the administration fully supports more crude output.

Politics

9 h. ago Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Bryan Kohberger

A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, despite the defendant’s recent autism diagnosis. Kohberger, 30, is charged in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home […]

Events

9 h. ago Next Hydrogen Reports Q4 2024 and Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. (the “Company” or “Next Hydrogen”) (TSXV:NXH, OTC:NXHSF), a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers, is pleased to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. “Next Hydrogen demonstrated best commercially available cell performance with best-in-class operating range, […]

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9 h. ago Calgary murder suspect appeared to be suffering from a mental disorder when he fatally stabbed stranger on city street, says psychiatrist

Dr. Sheila Acharya testified she diagnosed Michael Adenyi with schizophrenia as well as depression

Events

9 h. ago Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds to honour a slain officer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican politician who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that she used money meant for a statue honouring a slain police officer for personal costs, including plastic surgery. Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and state lawmaker who ran unsuccessfully in 2022 […]

Politics

10 h. ago Man arrested and charged after Emily Murphy statue theft: Edmonton police

Emily Murphy was Alberta's first female judge and one of a group of women known as the Famous Five.

Events

13 h. ago Guilty pleas to bylaw charges in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

CALGARY — A commercial kitchen company in Calgary pleaded guilty Thursday to four bylaw offences after a massive E. coli outbreak at daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill. Fueling Minds Inc. was charged in relation to the eight-week outbreak that was declared in September 2023. There were at least 448 infections, and 39 […]

Transport

13 h. ago Etobicoke man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 13, faces more charges with different victim

Halton Regional Police has laid eight additional criminal offences against an Etobicoke man previously charged with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-girl in December. Police say, as a result of the original charges, they received information from an additional victim and began a separate investigation this month. Cops said Masoud Abdulla, 36, was arrested […]

Events

14 h. ago Motorcycle gang member, 3 others charged after drug trafficking probe in St. Catharines

Ontario Provincial Police said they have seized more than 100 kilograms of cocaine and charged a full patch member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club and three other people with drug-related offences. The charges follow a three-month probe spanning the Greater Toronto Area, the Niagara region and Nova Scotia into suspected drug trafficking activity by motorcycle […]

Sport

14 h. ago Temitope Oriola: Conservatives' promised three strikes law tough on taxpayers

In 1994, the State of California passed a three strikes law to combat the menace of hardened criminal recidivists. The proposition was simple: A third felony conviction would lead to an automatic minimum of 25 years in prison. The provision was passed following a referendum with 72-per-cent public support. This was a brilliant attempt at […]

Economics

15 h. ago Guilty pleas in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

A commercial kitchen company in Calgary has pleaded guilty to four charges after a massive E. coli outbreak at daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill. Fueling Minds Inc. was charged in relation to the outbreak that started in September 2023. There were least 448 infections, and 39 children and one adult were hospitalized […]

Transport

15 h. ago Winnipeg police allege fraud suspect stole $95K from local business

Police said they began the lengthy investigation last April after being tipped off to possible fraud at the Powell Avenue business.

Economics

15 h. ago Man sought after alleged voyeurism incidents in Vaughan shopping mall washroom

York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a male suspect following alleged voyeurism incidents in Vaughan. Police allege on April 13 around 2:20 p.m., the suspect followed a parent and their child into a public washroom at a shopping mall in the area of Jane St. and Rutherford Rd. Cops further allege, […]

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15 h. ago Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid

ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient artifacts, police said Thursday. The arrests came after a sting operation on Wednesday, during which the suspects were reportedly trying to sell a collection […]

Culture

16 h. ago Des chargés de cours pour l’encadrement de l’IA à l’université

Le Syndicat des chargées et chargés de cours de l’UQO demande que tous les examens se tiennent en présentiel.

Society

16 h. ago La FNEEQ veut que les chargés de cours aient leur fonds de recherche

Bien qu’ils bénéficient d’une expertise scientifique reconnue, ils accèdent difficilement à du financement.

Other

16 h. ago Man charged with murdering man in Nova Scotia intimate partner violence case

RCMP upgraded the man's charge to second-degree murder in connection to the death of an 84-year-old man. Police say the victim's death was the result of intimate partner violence.

Events

17 h. ago Boy, 16, charged with making threats against Halifax high school, weapons seized

Police arrested the teen at 3 a.m. Wednesday and seized "a number" of weapons. They allege the youth had made threats to bring weapons to Citadel High School.

Society