2 h. ago Man on roof draws large London police presence, closes downtown streets

A man walking across the roofs of several downtown businesses drew a large police presence and closed several nearby streets on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were called at around 2:30 p.m. to Dundas and Waterloo streets, where a man was seen walking on the roofs of several businesses on the northeast corner of the intersection. […]

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14 h. ago Sisters in Spirit pay tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

At the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, a group of men and women gathered on Saturday morning. Many greeted each other with warm hugs and embraces, lighthearted quips and chatter only possible among those who consider each other old friends. But the air felt heavy and the clouds hung grey […]

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1 week ago Videos capture Toronto murderer escaping custody on night of conviction

On same night a jury found Ryan Andrews guilty of second-degree murder, the convicted killer tried to flee from custody on the streets of downtown Toronto.

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1 week ago ‘Under siege’: Owners of Prince George brewery lost to arson urge province to act on street disorder

The building at 508 George Street in downtown Prince George, which housed CrossRoads Brewing & Distillery, was destroyed when a fire broke out just before 3:00 a.m. on Sept. 5.

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1 week ago A London man is in hospital in critical condition after a stabbing in the city’s north end and another has been charged with aggravated assault, London Police reported Sunday.

A man was in hospital in critical condition on Sunday following a late-night stabbing in downtown London, police say. It was 12:45 a.m. Sunday when London police say officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds in the area of St. George and Mill streets – a largely residential area just west of downtown’s […]

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2 w. ago Museum of History to reopen, Gatineau flood cleanup continues

Conditions continue to improve in Gatineau’s downtown area after a series of water main breaks on Laurier Street beginning on Tuesday, causing havoc on traffic, at offices and some residences. The Canadian Museum of History announced it reopened at 10 a.m., but noted that a boil-water advisory is in effect. “Signage is posted to this […]

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3 w. ago Graffiti found on downtown Halifax streets is a hate crime, police say

On Wednesday, graffiti on Barrington and South streets appeared bearing messages including "surgeries = mutilating."

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3 w. ago Toronto festivalgoers share the most overrated and underrated things about TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing, celebrating 50 years of the star-studded cinema extravaganza.And with years of festivals under their belts, fans lining Festival Street in downtown Toronto didn't hold back when given a chance to weigh in on what's overrated and underrated about the festival in 2025.Some of the overrated things festivalgoers pointed to this year include celebrity watching — did someone say, "Celebrity culture is dead"? Eek! — popcorn not being free, and the typical grumbles about ticket resale prices. On the underrated side, people mentioned things like the freebies, the long lines (I can't imagine this being fun, but to each their own), the world premieres, and more. Everyone loves the energy and vibe of this time of year, and while one could argue that there's something at TIFF for everyone, others had some strong opinions about elements that don't live up to the hype.W...

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