4 h. ago Calgary police defend use of force in arrest video circulating online

The video shows the arrest of 25-year-old Christopher Barron, who is facing several charges after Monday's incident in northeast Calgary.

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7 h. ago B.C. legislation would give cabinet sweeping powers amid U.S. tariff threats

British Columbia’s government is proposing giving cabinet broad-reaching emergency powers to respond to what Premier David Eby calls the “human-caused disaster” coming in like a freight train from the United States. A bill, tabled in the legislature Thursday, gives cabinet the power to implement charges on vehicles using B.C. infrastructure, such as highways and ferries, […]

Economics

7 h. ago Man and woman accused in Edmonton security guard homicide plead not guilty

Evan Rain and Judith Saulteaux are both charged with first-degree murder in the death of Harshandeep Singh, who was shot inside an apartment building in central Edmonton.

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8 h. ago Three youths charged in string of Peel Region armed robberies

Three youths face a slew of charges for nine robberies targetting retailers in Peel Region over the past month. In a news release issued Thursday, Peel Regional Police alleged that between Feb. 13 and Thursday, several bandits committed a string of robberies – six in Brampton and three in Mississauga. In all instances, police said […]

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9 h. ago Man, 30, and three teen boys arrested in Toronto retail robbery spree

A 30-year-old man and three teenage boys face numerous charges stemming from a recent retail robbery spree in the city. Toronto Police say officers responded to three different robbery calls between March 1 and March 12 in the Yonge St. and Steeles Ave. E. area in North York, Kipling Ave. and The Queensway area in […]

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9 h. ago Un policier de la Sûreté du Québec destitué pour agression sexuelle

Le Tribunal d’arbitrage confirme la décision de son comité de discipline.

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10 h. ago Psychiatric assessment for young woman charged in stabbing of child in Halifax

A 19-year-old woman accused of stabbing a six-year-old boy in downtown Halifax last month has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric assessment.

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10 h. ago In Calgary courts: Preliminary inquiry scheduled for two of six people charged in Calgary woman's killing

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

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10 h. ago Québec veut renforcer ses liens économiques avec la francophonie

Puisque la fiabilité de notre principal partenaire commercial laisse à désirer, le Québec pourrait se tourner vers le monde francophone, selon la ministre des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie, Martine Biron. Le réseau diplomatique peut l’aider à tisser des liens en Europe, mais aussi à mieux appréhender le potentiel des pays africains.

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11 h. ago Driver in July 2024 crash arrested, charged: Winnipeg police

A Winnipeg man is in custody after his arrest Monday in connection with a July 2024 traffic collision that led to life-altering injuries for two people involved.

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11 h. ago B.C. Hydro cuts Tesla from charger rebate program in tariff fight

In response to the U.S. tariff threats (and perhaps a nod to Elon Musk's government tampering) the utility has cut off the subsidy for Tesla' proprietary chargers

Economics

11 h. ago High school track athlete charged for viral baton whacking says it was an accident

A U.S. high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery after hitting a fellow competitor in the head with a baton during a relay race. Alaila Everett was running the second leg of the 4×200-meter relay when her baton appeared to strike Kaelen Tucker in the back of her head […]

Society

11 h. ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

12 h. ago B.C. government excludes Tesla products from EV charger rebate program

However, if someone purchased or received pre-approval for their Tesla product before March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal.

Politics

13 h. ago Alleged theft ring targeting vehicles parked at hotels busted by Halton cops

An alleged auto theft ring that targeted vehicles parked at hotels in Oakville and Burlington has been busted. Halton Regional Police announced Thursday that eight suspects — four from the Greater Toronto Area and four from Montreal — have been arrested and 92 charges laid in the investigation. Police added that three suspects were out […]

Transport

13 h. ago Canucks Notebook: Connor Zary has hearing for brutal hit that injured rookie Elias Pettersson

The big and brash Vancouver Canucks defenceman delivered a clean defensive-zone check on a charging Flames centre Nazem Kadri in the opening period of a 4-3 shootout victory. He then took a cheap shot when Connor Zary responded to the hit with a vicious cross-check to the back of his head.

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13 h. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are false

Police said the newly appointed president of the Calgary league conducted an internal audit in 2017 after noticing "several concerns" about the league's financial records.

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14 h. ago Stepmother charged after emaciated man says he was held captive for two decades

The man set fire to his room and told first responders he did it to gain his freedom

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15 h. ago Teen athlete faces assault charge after striking opponent with her baton

'I’ve never been in a fight, I’ve always been on honour roll ... so just people making, off a nine-second video, they’re assuming my character,' runner Alaila Everett said.

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15 h. ago Two people face drug charges after trying to avoid RIDE check

OPP said officers spotted a vehicle attempting to avoid a RIDE check in Prince Edward County and gave chase.

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