2 h. ago Leader’s sister says North Korea will never see South as diplomatic partner

SEOUL — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said her country will never see South Korea as a partner for diplomacy, state media reported on Wednesday in what was her latest taunt of Seoul’s new efforts to mend ties. Kim Yo Jong, who is one of her brother’s top foreign policy […]

Politics

4 h. ago Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties, drug trafficking

MEXICO CITY — Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. Chavez was handed over by authorities and admitted to a prison outside of the city of Hermosillo, in […]

Culture

5 h. ago WARMINGTON: Sleeping man who allegedly defended himself against intruder faces charges

The guy who allegedly broke in and was wanted by police on other matters is now in a Toronto Hospital with life threatening injuries. But the victim who was in slumber also faces serious charges

Other

6 h. ago Veteran Boston TV news anchor claims she lost job because she’s white

A Boston TV anchor claims in a lawsuit that she was demoted from her job because she’s a white woman, alleging she was the supposed victim of a “DEI agenda” at the Tiffany Network. Katherine Merrill Dunham, better known as Kate Merrill while serving as a longtime anchor for CBS affiliate WBZ-TV, filed a lawsuit […]

Culture

9 h. ago Ontario man faces charges after allegedly assaulting home intruder: Police

An Ontario homeowner is facing assault charges after a break-in led to a violent confrontation, leaving the intruder with life-threatening injuries.

Events

9 h. ago Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. The B.C. Highway Patrol says 54 other types of violation tickets were handed out after the checks were conducted in Lake Cowichan, B.C., for the […]

Sport

10 h. ago Ontario truckers used secret compartment to smuggle cocaine for alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding

Two Toronto-area truck drivers have committed to pleading guilty in connection with a cocaine-smuggling plot for fugitive and former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. Iqbal Singh Virk and Ranjit Singh Rowal are the first Canadians to sign plea deals with U.S. prosecutors following the FBI’s investigation, aptly named “Operation Giant Slalom,” according to CBC News. The probe […]

Culture

12 h. ago Scott Wolf breaks silence over ex Kelley’s ‘false’ allegations amid ‘difficult’ divorce

Scott Wolf has made his first public comments since his split from Kelley Wolf. The Party of Five star shared that he was prompted to comment on their divorce after his ex made “false allegations” against him. “There are some significant challenges that are making our situation incredibly difficult and contentious, and it is tragic […]

Events

12 h. ago Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. deported from U.S. over alleged cartel ties

MEXICO CITY — Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained in Mexico after deportation by the United States to face drug cartel-related charges, Mexican authorities said Tuesday. Chavez, the son of legendary fighter Julio Cesar Chavez, was handed over at midday Monday and transferred to a prison in Mexico’s northwest Sonora state, […]

Culture

14 h. ago Ontario cemetery theft suspects target urn, other brass and bronze items: police

A string of alleged cemetery thefts in southwestern Ontario has police appealing for help.

Events

16 h. ago Olympian Moh Ahmed joins call to cancel Canada’s Davis Cup tie with Israel in Halifax

Four-time Olympian Moh Ahmed is one of 413 Canadian signatories calling on Tennis Canada to cancel Canada’s Davis Cup tie with Israel in Halifax this September.

Culture

16 h. ago Andersen Consulting Expands Platform with Addition of Australia’s Liberty IT Consulting Group

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting further strengthens its digital transformation capabilities with Liberty IT, a leading provider of enterprise-grade digital transformation in financial services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Australia, Liberty IT specializes in technology consulting for top-tier financial services organizations such as banks, wealth management entities and the stock exchange. The firm specializes […]

Other

31 h. ago MAG Announces Election Deadline for Arrangement with Pan American

All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG”, or the “Company”) announces today that, other than Mexican competition approval (“COFECE Approval”), all required key approvals and authorizations to consummate the Arrangement have been obtained, including the […]

Politics

31 h. ago Ottawa to probe unpaid airline work allegations key to Air Canada strike

OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is launching a probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector as a work stoppage at Air Canada stretches on. One of the key complaints from the union representing Air Canada flight attendants is that workers are not paid for duties performed when […]

Other

32 h. ago FTC sues ticket reseller, saying it illegally exceeded purchase limits for Taylor Swift, other shows

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the company used illegal tactics to exceed purchasing limits for popular events and then resold tickets at significantly higher prices. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Maryland, the FTC said Maryland-based ticket broker Key Investment Group has used thousands […]

Economics

34 h. ago Impaired driving suspect who allegedly fled traffic stop before crashing into parked cars working on bail plan, lawyer says

He is set to face a preliminary inquiry in November, on six charges, including impaired driving causing death in connection with a crash last Dec. 23, on Glenmore Trail S.W.

Events

34 h. ago In Calgary courts: Motorcyclist who allegedly fled police traffic stop at speed of up to 200 km/h still looking for lawyer

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 18 to 22, 2025

Sport

35 h. ago Can Smurfs get it done? Edmonton Oilers now faster but smaller on the wing

This in from TSN stats analyst Travis Yost, his rating of the Edmonton Oilers wingers in the third tier in the NHL, with Florida, Tampa, the Wild, the Lightning and Los Angeles in the first tier out of five. Yost had this to say on the Oilers wings: “The Andrew Mangiapane signing was sorely needed […]

Other

35 h. ago Lawyers for alleged B.C. hijacker get more time to prepare bail application

Shaheer Cassim attended the court virtually from Surrey Pretrial Centre wearing an orange sweatsuit.

Other

36 h. ago Police find ‘inconsistencies’ in alleged kidnapping of baby boy in California

California police say the mother of the child, Rebecca Haro, stopped speaking with investigators when she was confronted with inconsistencies in her statement.

Society