16 h. ago Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release

NEW YORK — A convicted New York drug dealer whose 10-year federal prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump is back in custody after he was accused of several crimes, including assaulting a toddler. Jonathan Braun was charged Friday with violating the terms of his supervised release and ordered detained in Brooklyn federal court, […]

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24 h. ago Brantford police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect after fatal stabbing

Police in Brantford say they are on the lookout for a 27-year-old man after a second man was fatally stabbed late Thursday afternoon.

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24 h. ago Teen girl pleads guilty to assault in fatal group attack on Toronto man Kenneth Lee

A teen girl set to face trial for manslaughter in the death of a homeless Toronto man has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of assault.

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25 h. ago U.S. couple finally home after month in Mexican prison over timeshare dispute

Paul and Christy Akeo of Michigan were taken into custody shortly after their plane landed in Cancun on March 4 for allegedly defrauding Palace Elite Resorts.

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26 h. ago Man in custody after fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

SENECA, Kansas — An Oklahoma man is being held on suspicion of fatally shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said. Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with gunshot wounds outside the rectory, the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office […]

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43 h. ago '(People) to kill': Disturbing writings, sketches found in accused killer's backpack, jury hears

One page in notebooks found in accused's notebook was called 'Death NoTe'

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46 h. ago Two beloved neighbourhood institutions in Toronto to be replaced with new tenants

Two long-standing local businesses in a Toronto neighbourhood are about to get taken over by some exciting tenants.It's never easy to see cherished local businesses — especially those that have been fixtures for years — close down, and even less so to see someone else move in; especially when it all too frequently ends up being the fifth cannabis dispensary in a 2-kilometre radius, or a new location of a chain no one really asked for.In the case of Leslieville, though, it just so happens that two beloved businesses that have closed their doors in the past year or so have both been scooped up by new tenants, and they're both small, local businesses.As a one-time east side resident for many years, when Reliable Fish and Chips shut down after nearly 100 years, I was absolutely shattered. Did I eat there frequently? No, but something about the loss of such a lengthy history really struck me deep.Months after the closure was officially announced, though, some deeply exciting ...

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48 h. ago Toronto bakery Commisso put on notice by health inspectors again

Just over a year after Commisso Bros. & Racco Italian Bakery was hit with a dozen infractions by Toronto health inspectors, the beloved establishment has received nine more. The popular family-run, cash-only food spot, located at 8 Kincort St. in the Castlefield Design District, is known for its traditional Italian baked goods and hearty hot […]

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49 h. ago 2 people killed in Leduc County highway crash, RCMP investigating

At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, the RCMP announced the scene had been cleared and normal traffic could resume.

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51 h. ago Ontario man charged with murder in latest case of femicide: Ottawa police

Police in Ottawa have charged a man in connection to a fatal stabbing of a woman earlier this week in what they are calling a case of femicide.

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52 h. ago TV series Murder in a Small Town has brought $4 million into the Sunshine Coast economy

The FOX/Global production Murder in a Small Town, starring Kristin Kreuk and Rossif Sutherland, is back shooting in the coastal B.C. area and locals are happy

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63 h. ago Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop U.S. Midwest and South

Tornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air as a swath of severe weather hit the region. A tornado emergency was briefly issued in northeast Arkansas, with the National Weather Service’s […]

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64 h. ago Closing submissions resume in trial of girl accused of killing Kenneth Lee

None of the other teens who violently swarmed a homeless Toronto man in 2022 appeared to make any motions consistent with stabbing during the attack, prosecutors argued Wednesday at the murder trial of a teen girl they allege inflicted the fatal wound. The swarming at a downtown Toronto parkette was captured on security footage, and […]

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69 h. ago Trial for two accused in fatal shooting of OPP officer hears about ‘frantic’ scene

Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022 while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of Hagersville, Ont., near Brantford.

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69 h. ago Toronto warehouse sale blows out Canadian mattresses and bedding at mega discounts

It's spring time in Toronto, which means that darned annual spring cleaning ritual. If you've been thinking about tossing out your old mattress, this is your sign to do it — and replace it with something made in Canada to boot.Treat yourself to a restful sleep and knot-free back at the annual Silk & Snow Toronto Warehouse Sale and score mega savings on award-winning Canadian-made mattresses and more.For just one weekend only from April 3 to 6, shoppers can head to the International Centre and shop Silk & Snow's product line — recognized for its bed-in-a-box and beloved bedding — at up to 50 per cent off.Top selling products like Silk and Snow mattresses will be on sale at never-before-seen prices, as a thank-you to dedicated customers! From organic, hybrid, and the OG S&S mattresses, customers will find a range of firm and plush options.Sleepers that run warm will love Silk & Snow's four-star rated percale cotton sheets, promisin...

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2 d. ago Winnipeg officer won’t face charges after fatal shooting: police watchdog

Winnipeg police told the Independent Investigative Unit of Manitoba that a man tried to flee in a stolen pickup truck, pinning one officer against a fence.

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2 d. ago Winnipeg cops say Agnes Street shooting now considered a homicide

Winnipeg police say a shooting early Tuesday on Agnes Street is being investigated as a homicide.

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3 d. ago Fatal crash prompts Calgary police to close section of Stoney Trail

Calgary police closed a section of Stoney Trail N.W. during the busy morning commute on Wednesday following a fatal single car crash. It was reopened around 11 a.m.

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3 d. ago 2 men charged in fatal shooting at repeatedly targeted Markham, Ont. home

Police say they have charged two men with murder after a double shooting at a Markham, Ont., home earlier this month. 

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3 d. ago Police find 2023 Nashville school shooter sought notoriety, hid mental health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The shooter behind the fatal 2023 Nashville elementary school shooting that left six people dead, including three children, had been planning the attack for years while hiding their mental health issues from medical providers and hoping the carnage would bring notoriety and fame, a new report released Wednesday reveals. The nearly 50-page […]

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