9 h. ago Demand for viral ‘torpedo’ baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdrive

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — A 70-year-old man who plays in an area senior hardball league popped into Victus Sports this week because he needed bats for the new season. Plus he just had to take some cuts with baseball’s latest fad and see for himself if there really was some wizardry in the […]

Sport

24 h. ago Journalists in Haiti defy bullets and censorship to cover unprecedented violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Jean-Jacques Asperges once relished returning home after a long day working at a radio station in one of the world’s most dangerous places for journalists. He had a roof and four walls for protection, but gang violence forced him and his family to flee their home twice. Now, Asperges, 58, his […]

Events

24 h. ago Pour les femmes handicapées victimes de violence, peu de portes de sortie sont ouvertes

Elles sont plus à risque de subir de la violence sexuelle dans leur couple que le reste de la population.

Events

24 h. ago $5 million Ontario mansion looks like it was pulled from an architecture magazine

If you need more space in your life, either for your car collection or your mental health, and you like mid-century design, 2510 17th Sideroad in King City might just be your dream home. Sitting on nearly five acres of land backing onto a ravine, this property is undoubtedly drool-worthy. But then you see the house itself, and it definitely stands out among the McMansions for which King City is known. The loft office. With a mid-century vibe, this 8,000 square-foot home is "Architectural Digest-worthy," or at least in the words of the listing agent, Tara McCarthy. The music room, living room and dining room. As you enter the home, you're greeted by soaring ceilings (up to 30-feet in some parts), warm wood floors, panelled ceilings, and tons of natural light. The family room. On the main level of the home, you have an open concept layout with the principal rooms. The living room. The sunken living room is very 70s with wood panel...

Economics

27 h. ago Haiti police trade gunfire with protesters as thousands rally against gang violence

The whizzing bullets caused the crowd to flee in panic, with shoes, caps and sunglasses left strewn on the street

Events

28 h. ago North Vancouver federal election candidate has U.S. convictions for illegal firearms

Oliver King, formerly known as Hamid Malekpour, was convicted of five counts in May 2011 in a Seattle courtroom

Events

29 h. ago Competition Bureau pushes back on Google in market abuse suit

The Competition Bureau pushed back on Google in its ongoing lawsuit over the tech giant’s advertising practices in Canada, accusing the company of seeking to mask its alleged anticompetitive conduct.  In court documents filed Friday, Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell repeated its previous allegations and said Google’s recent legal response describes an ad market that “ignores […]

Events

32 h. ago OPINION: Next government must work to strengthen national defence

Due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, Canada-U.S. relations are the central issue in the federal election. But a related issue — Canada’s national defence strategy — hasn’t received much attention. But it should. In the years since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Canada has faced mounting pressure from its NATO allies to […]

Politics

33 h. ago Val Kilmer wore Batman mask in one of final Instagram posts before death

'It’s been a while,' one-time Caped Crusader said in one of his final social media messages

Economics

36 h. ago Masked home invaders open fire in latest King Township violence

Gunfire erupted when four masked home invaders smashed their way into a house in King Township – the latest incident of violent crime plaguing the small community north of the GTA. York Regional Police say the frightening home invasion unfolded near Hwy. 27 and Lloydtown-Aurora Rd., in Schomberg, just after 11 p.m. on March 27. […]

Events

50 h. ago EN IMAGES | Violence, menaces et arrestation; une manifestation étudiante dégénère dans une école secondaire

Des parents de l’école secondaire de Chambly ont contacté TVA Nouvelles mardi, préoccupés par la présence de policiers et la suspension des cours.

Society

54 h. ago Intimate partner violence survivors sue feds over stalled cases, delays

The statement of claim alleges the plaintiffs have been denied justice due to strict time limits on criminal proceedings set by a landmark 2016 Supreme Court of Canada ruling.

Events

56 h. ago Paid leave now extended for victims of domestic violence in Nova Scotia

As of Tuesday, paid leave for victims of family violence expands to five days from three, a move intended to give employees more time away from work to seek support.

Events

57 h. ago Alberta judge who mocked woman was harsh and disrespectful: judicial council

A judicial review board says a Calgary judge who mocked and mimicked a woman during a court hearing was harsh and disrespectful. The board’s decision says Court of King’s Bench Justice Earl Wilson admitted his tone during a 2024 hearing about a restraining order was hurtful and that he is sorry. A complaint to the […]

Other

3 d. ago Mining’s King of Private Capital Says Governments Must Intervene

Orion founder urges states to stockpile metals, warning that a lack of investment will result in shortages comparable with the 1970s oil shocks.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘NYPD Blue’ star Kim Delaney arrested after domestic disturbance

Actor Kim Delaney was arrested Saturday on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon alongside her partner James Morgan, who was booked on a charge of battery.

Other

4 d. ago Abus physiques sur des enfants au Québec: les générations à venir marquées par de profonds traumatismes?

L’apparente montée de la violence sur de petites victimes pourrait infliger de profonds traumatismes aux générations à venir.

Society

4 d. ago U.S. could easily invade Canada, experts agree, but would face decades of resistance

American military historian, meanwhile, says 'the whole notion is absurd' and Canadians shouldn't worry

Other

5 d. ago Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the city

ROME (AP) — The city of Venice confirmed Saturday it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancee Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and possible disruptions for citizens and tourists. The city in a short statement didn’t give a date for the wedding. […]

Other

5 d. ago King Charles sends ‘deepest possible sympathy’ to Myanmar after earthquake

In his first statement since he was briefly hospitalized on March 27, Charles said that he was 'shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.'

Culture