20 h. ago Southwestern Ontario man jailed for assaulting weed store manager

A man who assaulted a store manager while they were taking out the trash has been jailed for three months.

Events

46 h. ago Alleged online sex predator faces 48 new charges from Hamilton cops

Hamilton Police have charged an alleged online sexual predator with 48 new charges. On May 16, Bryan Hayward, 36, of Hamilton was charged with 12 offences related to a sexual assault investigation but since that time, more alleged victims have been identified. On Thursday, Hayward was additionally charged with 13 counts of administering noxious substance, […]

Technology

47 h. ago Man faces charges after trying to drive Tesla off moving Gulf Islands ferry

A man who tried to drive his Tesla off a moving ferry and allegedly struck at least one B.C. Ferries employee on Canada Day faces five charges, including assault with a weapon.

Other

68 h. ago Mother of Quebec toddler found by Ontario highway faces criminal charge

The 34-year-old woman from Montreal, whose name is under a publication ban to protect her daughter's identity, appeared in court Thursday for her bail hearing.

Events

68 h. ago Intimate partner arrest leads to weapons, drug charges in Lanark County

A 24-year-old Lanark County man charged with intimate partner violence offences also faces a number of drug and weapons charges, provincial police said Thursday. Lanark County OPP were called to a home in Montague Township on Wednesday just before 11:30 p.m. There were several weapons and suspected cocaine seized at the scene. This resulted in […]

Culture

2 d. ago Weak tornado touched down in southwestern Ontario on Monday: researchers

Severe weather researchers say a weak tornado touched down in a community north of London, Ont., on Monday afternoon.

Other

2 d. ago Accused High Park rapist was on probation at time of June sex attack

35-year-old Cortny Henry of Toronto, who was on probation at the time of the assault, faces numerous charges

Events

2 d. ago Accused High Park sex attacker was on probation at time of June assault

35-year-old Cortny Henry of Toronto, who was on probation at the time of the assault, faces numerous charges

Events

3 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Man allegedly harassed woman, entered her apartment building: Cops

A 46-year-old Toronto man faces charges after a woman was allegedly harassed. Toronto Police said that on three occasions — between last August and October — a man followed a woman for several blocks to her St. Clair Ave.-Vaughan Rd.-area home, allegedly trying to speak with her one time. On another occasion, the man was […]

Society

3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after cleared of most serious sex offences

Hip hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs may have skated on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but still faces prison for prostitution convictions. The 55-year-old was acquitted in a New York courtroom on Wednesday of sex trafficking that could have seen him sent to prison for life. Later in the day, a judge refused to grant […]

Events

3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after being cleared of most serious sex offences

Hip hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs may have skated on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but still faces prison for prostitution convictions. The 55-year-old was acquitted in a New York courtroom on Wednesday of sex trafficking that could have seen him sent to prison for life. Later in the day, a judge refused to grant […]

Events

3 d. ago Lucy Letby, U.K. nurse convicted of murdering babies, may face more charges

Letby is already serving life in jail and will never be released after being found guilty of murdering and attempting to murder newborns.

Events

4 d. ago A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ’Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial reached a verdict on all but the most complicated counts – racketeering conspiracy – against the hip-hop star. Jurors are continuing their deliberations Wednesday after saying they couldn’t reach a consensus on that top count. Here’s what we know about the charges […]

Other

4 d. ago US judge says China’s Huawei Technologies must face criminal case for racketeering and other charges

BANGKOK (AP) — A U.S. judge has ruled that China’s Huawei Technologies, a leading telecoms equipment company, must face criminal charges in a wide reaching case alleging it stole technology and engaged in racketeering, wire and bank fraud and other crimes. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly on Tuesday rejected Huawei’s request to dismiss the allegations […]

Events

5 d. ago Erratic driver faces list of charges after Manitoba highway pursuit

With the help of a tire deflation device, officers were able to stop the vehicle, but said the driver refused to leave and had to be removed before he could be arrested.

Transport

7 d. ago Man, 27, dead after rare homicide in Southwestern Ontario town

A 27-year-old is dead and a man the same age is charged with first-degree murder after police say a fatal stabbing triggered a large investigation in a residential part of Strathroy. Police say officers were called to Ashby Crescent, in a neighbourhood near Metcalfe Street West, just after 5 p.m. on Friday following reports of […]

Events

8 d. ago ‘IT’S OUTRAGEOUS’: 3 youths on bail for weapons charges face 73 new charges in Toronto

A veteran Toronto cop says the time for bail reform is now, calling the latest worrisome example “outrageous.” Earlier this week, dozens of charges were laid against three youths — aged 15, 16, and 17, and all on bail for previous weapons charges — following the seizure of high-powered firearms as part of an attempted […]

Other

8 d. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 216: Trump tariffs and the London region's auto sector

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Norman De Bono, who has been covering Southwestern Ontario's auto sector amid the economic threat from tariffs

Economics

9 d. ago Minnesota lawmaker lies in state as suspect in killing due in court

The man accused of killing the Hortmans and wounding another Democratic lawmaker and his wife is due in court Friday to face charges.

Events

9 d. ago Calgary teen charged in connection with high school lockdown

A 17-year-old boy from Calgary faces several firearms-related charges after James Fowler High School was forced to go into lockdown for several hours on June 3.

Society