29 m. ago Vancouver fans react with excitement to FIFA 2026 World Cup draw

“We stared at each other, thinking, what are the odds?" soccer fan Corrado Lenzi said. “Italy in Canada — it would be a win-win for us, no matter who wins.”

Sport

57 m. ago Violent sex offender Larry Stanford being released from prison in Edmonton

Larry Stanford’s criminal history includes a sexual offence, violence towards women, an aircraft hijacking in the 1970s and the attempted murder of his sister in the 1980s.

Events

75 m. ago Stephen Carter, veteran campaign manager in Alberta, to lead Manitoba Tory effort

Veteran political strategist, Stephen Carter, who helped Naheed Nenshi win the 2010 Calgary mayor's race, will manage the Manitoba P.C. campaign in the next provincial election.

Culture

92 m. ago Police watchdog clears officers in death of naked man in Downtown Eastside

On Aug. 22, 2022, a man, later identified as 42-year-old Chris Amyotte by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, was seen running naked on a street in the Downtown Eastside.

Events

99 m. ago All aboard! Holiday train led by restored locomotive provides Heritage Park new winter attraction

Part of a push to make Heritage Park a four-season destination

Society

1 hour ago Amanda Bolt inquest jury: London police holding cells need medical staff

London police should have medical professionals working in its detention unit to monitor prisoners, provide medical treatment and decide whether inmates should be taken to the hospital, a coroner’s inquest jury says.

Events

1 hour ago As winter settles in, Edmonton opens up 300 new day shelter spaces

Four people froze to death in bus shelters and 110 people faced amputations when temperatures plummeted in 2024

Other

2 h. ago Man who allegedly set two Tesla vehicles ablaze charged with arson

Calgary police have charged a man who is believed to have deliberately set two Tesla vehicles on fire in March

Transport

2 h. ago Crown says Calgary dentist who defrauded insurance companies through phony claims should go to prison

Defence said Alena Smadych voluntarily paid three of the victims more than $500,000 without charges even being laid

Economics

2 h. ago Toronto man charged with murder of elderly woman; Suspect sought for property dump in Mississauga

Police allege the accused set fire to a house when the elderly victim was inside and alone at the time.

Events

3 h. ago London man, 19, charged after police seize guns, ammunition, drugs

A Londoner is facing a raft of drug and weapons charges after police say officers seized a gun, multiple rounds of ammunition, pills, cocaine, fentanyl and cash in west-end Byron. 

Events

5 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

Other

5 h. ago Provincial police seek big rig that left Hwy. 401 crash scene

For the second time in three days, OPP are probing a Highway 401 crash involving a transport truck driver who failed to remain at the scene.

Events

6 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

Economics

7 h. ago Peel Regional Police mourn retired dog Qaybre after life of crime solving

Qaybre retired from the force in 2021 at age 9

Events

7 h. ago Alberta teen faces long list of charges after two overdose deaths

Calgary police have charged a 17-year-old with a long list of drug offences following two suspected fatal drug overdoses on the Tsuut'ina Nation last summer.

Events

7 h. ago Elderly Chinese women scammed out of thousands in blessing scam: VPD

The scam has resurfaced in east Vancouver, with two incidents reported to police in November

Other

8 h. ago Woman charged for allegedly taking $30,000 from a Cape Breton hockey association

Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a 57-year-old woman for allegedly taking more than $30,000 from the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association.

Economics

8 h. ago Compensation Air Canada ordered to pay for delayed bag lacks ‘common sense’: federal court

Air Canada took passenger to court over 'excessive' baggage claim and the court rule in its favour in recent round of dispute

Other

8 h. ago Police ‘naturally’ recover poached Fabergé egg swallowed by suspected thief

The 18-karat yellow gold miniature pendant was 'recovered' without the need for medical intervention, according to authorities.

Events