97 m. ago Une élue démocrate confinée plus de 24 heures au Parlement du Texas car elle refuse d’être suivie par des agents de sécurité

Une élue démocrate n’est pas en mesure de quitter les locaux du Parlement de l’État du Texas depuis plus de 24 heures.

Politics

2 h. ago Texas Democrat sleeps in House chamber in protest of GOP police escort

State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign so-called 'permission slips,' which allow her to leave the building under surveillance, and called them an attack on her dignity.

Events

6 h. ago Youth involved in ‘mass shooting’ outside Toronto school enters guilty plea

A teenager involved in a fatal 'mass shooting' outside a Toronto school last summer has had the murder charges against him dropped.

Society

6 h. ago Varcoe: 'Terrible' oil prices could create a difficult budget crunch for Alberta, premier warns

Oil prices have been “terrible” recently and Albertans need to brace for a difficult budget situation if they continue to slide, says Premier Danielle Smith.  The price of benchmark U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has dropped nearly 10 per cent since late July, closing below US$63 a barrel on Monday – nearly $5 below […]

Economics

6 h. ago Influencers capture moment SUV crashes into Texas restaurant during filming

'This could've been our last meal,' influencer Nina Santiago wrote, sharing photos of her injuries on social media.

Events

11 h. ago Tire chirping ‘cop hater’ sees police stalking complaint tossed

The police watchdog rejected 'any possibility' the driver was targeted

Events

22 h. ago ’Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Perry reaches plea deal

LOS ANGELES — A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, agreed to plead guilty Monday. Jasveen Sangha becomes the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to strike a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, avoiding a trial that had […]

Economics

25 h. ago Four young people dead in northern Ontario collision involving ATV: police

A 16-year-old, two 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene of a crash involving an ATV and commercial vehicle in northern Ontario.

Events

26 h. ago Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a law strengthening the rights of pregnant workers, vacating a judge’s earlier order that had stripped those protections from Texas state employees. The ruling was a victory for advocates of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a law that passed with bipartisan support in 2022 but […]

Society

26 h. ago Hayden Christensen brings daughter to Chicago Cubs game in rare public appearance

Canadian-born actor Hayden Christensen made a rare public outing with his daughter last Friday as the two enjoyed a Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Chicago’s North Side. The 44-year-old Star Wars actor with roots in Vancouver, B.C. ,shares his 10-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, with ex Rachel Bilson. Christensen threw out the ceremonial first pitch […]

Culture

26 h. ago Matthew Perry death: ‘Ketamine Queen’ to plead guilty to selling fatal dose

Jasveen Sangha is the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the 'Friends' star to strike a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.

Events

31 h. ago Texas Democrats say they will return after bid to stop redistricting plan

Democratic leaders say they will return for a second special legislative session after seeing California Democratic leaders proceed with plans to redraw their own U.S. House maps.

Other

48 h. ago Agassiz woman, 74, dies in crash that snarled Highway 1 Sunday

Eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway in Chilliwack were closed through the afternoon after the fatal single-car crash

Events

49 h. ago Blue Jays drop series finale against Rangers after shaky Berrios start

Texas clubs 15 hits, scores 10 times as Berrios, Varland have rough afternoons on mound for Toronto

Sport

51 h. ago Boy,13, dead and another teen arrested after shooting in northern Manitoba

13-year-old boy fatally shot in Pimicikamak Cree Nation as RCMP arrest 17-year-old suspect and seize a firearm. Police say the death is a homicide with no other suspects.

Events

53 h. ago Regina Red Sox ride Cinderella run to first WCBL championship since 2012

The Regina Red Sox are WCBL champions for the first time since 2012, capturing the franchise's third league title with a Game 3 thriller in Sylvan Lake.

Sport

66 h. ago Here's where you can still catch free outdoor movies in the GTA before summer ends

Summer nights are only going to be a thing for a few more weeks, and if you're looking to make the most of them with activities that won't break the bank, a number of public green spaces in and around Toronto are offering free movie nights all month long to close out the season.Here's where you can still catch an outdoor flick, absolutely free:Brampton Garden SquareThis site features two movies a night, one at 6 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., respectively.August 23 - Wish (2023) & Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)August 30 - The Lorax (2012) & Captain America: Brave New World (2025)Chinguacousy Park Movie-goers can enjoy films under the stars starting at 8:30 p.m. August 22 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024)Mount Pleasant Square Catch some of your favourite movies starting at 8:30 p.m. at this square. August 16 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)August 23 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Gore Meadows Community Ce...

Other

3 d. ago Blue Jays show no mercy in pounding the Texas Rangers into submission as they eye a series sweep

Daulton Varsho isn’t the reason why the Blue Jays have taken baseball by storm. He is, however, one of the reasons why the club sits one win away from matching the entire win total from last season. Saturday against the visiting Texas Rangers, Varsho appeared in his 36th game of the season, which began with […]

Society

3 d. ago HUNTER: Dear Judges, ‘cruel and unusual’ is a young boy killed by stray bullet

Canadian judges love to toss out the old “cruel and unusual” chestnut when it suits their ideological whims. The violent illegal immigrant whose deportation is iced because it might be “cruel and unusual.” Mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes? “Cruel and unusual.” A killer who ONLY murdered one person has to do the full 25? […]

Events

3 d. ago New Zealand woman and son back home after three weeks in ICE custody

It's sweet freedom for Kiwi Sarah Shaw, finally released after visa snafu at Blaine border crossing landed her in a South Texas immigration processing centre

Other