21 m. ago Man accused of spilling hot soup on girlfriend for ‘talking too much:’ Cops

A man in Texas allegedly scalded his chatty elderly girlfriend by intentionally spilling hot soup on her, police said. Alexander Alton McDavid, 35, of Waco, Texas, faces a slew of charges, including assault with bodily injury, continuous violence against family, and injury to an elderly person. He has also been charged with resisting arrest, and […]

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60 m. ago Bruising spring for Canadian frackers caught up in Ottawa’s counter tariffs and market meltdown

Oilfield firms are now waiting to see if producers will slash summer and fall drilling campaigns in response to deteriorating market conditions

Economics

2 h. ago Owner of Calgary massage therapy clinic charged with sexual assault

Alleged incident in December 2024 was reported to Calgary police in March

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2 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man charged after Mississauga traffic stop leads to alleged gun seizure

A 25-year-old Oakville man is facing nine charges after a traffic stop on April 3 around City Centre Dr. and Duke of York Blvd. in Mississauga led to the alleged seizure of a loaded firearm and the driver attemping to flee on foot. Jaidis Brooks-Reynolds is facing six firearm-related charges plus possession for the purpose […]

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2 h. ago MLB executive quits before team fires him for allegedly sending lewd photos to two women

Detroit Tigers assistant GM resigned after allegations of unsolicited X-rated photos surfaced

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2 h. ago MLB executive quits before team fires him for allegedly sending X

Detroit Tigers assistant GM resigned after allegations of unsolicited lewd photos surfaced

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3 h. ago ‘On the edge of paranoid’: Manitoba farmers struggle with repeat robberies

The RCMP are investigating weekend incidents involving armed suspects who allegedly stole a range of items, including ATVs, power tools and a pickup truck.

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3 h. ago Tunneling begins for new phase of Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto

The province has announced the start of tunneling work for the next phase of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as Toronto impatiently awaits the opening of the five-year-overdue first phase of the line, planned for later this year.The Ontario provincial government proudly announced on Tuesday that it had broken ground on the final tunnel segment for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.A press release noted that the ground breaking marked "another significant milestone in the province's plan to deliver a new transit line from Scarborough to Mississauga." However, after six years in power, Doug Ford's administration promised much and delivered little, and Toronto residents are still locked out of the project's initial phase that was scheduled to open in 2020.The Crosstown West Extension will add another nine kilometres and seven stations to the seemingly cursed transit line, including what will become some of the most expensive stretches of tunnel ever constructed in Canada.According ...

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4 h. ago Federal election delays decision to move on from plagued Phoenix pay system

Public Service and Procurement Canada had said a decision on whether the government will transition to Dayforce would happen in March.

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6 h. ago Huge stretch of TTC subway spanning almost 5km will close all weekend

TTC commuters will have yet another subway outage to contend with this weekend.The transit agency plans to shut down a stretch of the Line 2–Bloor Danforth spanning eight stations along almost five kilometres of track on April 12-13, 2025.Subway riders will have to navigate a large gap in coverage between Ossington and Jane stations due to ongoing track work on this portion of Line 2, relegating commuters to cramped and unreliable shuttle bus service.The TTC is advising passengers that Runnymede, High Park, Lansdowne, and Dufferin stations will be closed, while the other four stations on the affected stretch will remain open for riders to purchase fares and connect with surface routes.This weekend's coming service disruption is just one of 38 full-weekend subway closures planned for 2025 that were announced by the TTC earlier this year.Regular subway service on this stretch is set to resume Monday, April 14, at approximately 6 a.m.However, that depends on your definition ...

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7 h. ago Brother of man accused in OPP officer’s death says he saw the two suspects that day

The elder McKenzie told the court Monday that he found his brother pacing back and forth inside the trailer, while Stewart-Sperry kept apologizing. 

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15 h. ago Enormous $5 million home in Ontario is the epitome of quiet luxury

This $5 million luxury Ontario home is the epitome of quiet sophistication, replete with elegant finishes and subtle odes to opulence.Where so many custom-built, grand homes can all too often teeter towards gaudy, 2554 Liruma Road, located in Mississauga's sought-after Sheridan Homelands, pays homage to quieter displays of grandeur.Standing at a sweeping 8,700 sq. ft. on a 21,600 sq. ft. lot, this home is a stately refuge of epic proportions.The grand foyer.Take the grand foyer, which greets you immediately upon entering the home, for instance. A Juliette balcony overlooks the first floor, while 24-foot vaulted ceilings give an immediate sense of grandeur, complemented by Marmi Fiandre marble flooring, regal wainscotting and electric heated floors throughout.The living room.The sweeping, 620 sq. ft. living room is similarly spectacular, with its 21-foot coffered ceiling and a towering cast-stone fireplace making for an eye-catching centrepiece.For more intimate get-togethe...

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17 h. ago Idaho mom who killed 2 of her kids goes on trial over death of husband

PHOENIX — Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted of killing her two youngest children and conspiring to murder a romantic rival, is on trial again Monday. This time, she’s accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband. In opening statements the prosecution said that Vallow Daybell conspired with brother Alex Cox to kill […]

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18 h. ago Brother of man accused in OPP officer’s death says he saw suspects that day

The brother of a man accused of fatally shooting a provincial police officer more than two years ago testified Monday that he found the two accused killers inside a trailer on his property on the afternoon of the alleged murder. Richard McKenzie told the jury trial in Cayuga, Ont., that his trailer was locked when […]

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18 h. ago Sex abuse trial of former ’Dances with Wolves’ actor in Nevada postponed

LAS VEGAS — The sex abuse trial of former “Dances with Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse in Nevada has again been postponed. A judge on Monday moved the start of the trial in state court in Las Vegas to Aug. 4. The 48-year-old had been scheduled to stand trial next week on charges that he […]

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18 h. ago UBC professors taking school to court over ’political’ actions by administration

The petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday alleges the school is breaching the University Act

Politics

20 h. ago Youth among 5 males charged after Richmond Hill home invasion, auto theft

Four men and a male youth have been charged with numerous offences following a Richmond Hill home invasion investigation. York Regional Police said that on March 18 before 3 a.m., three masked suspects allegedly forced their way into a residence in the Arnold Ave.-Charles St. area and demanded car keys. Cops said the victim complied […]

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21 h. ago Alberta taking next step to establish independent police agency, municipalities could opt

Alberta has announced new legislation to build on the existing groundwork for the creation of a new police agency announced last year. Bill 49 — the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act 2025, makes amendments to the Police Act which would specify that the new “independent agency police service” would be a Crown corporation and would […]

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22 h. ago World's best curlers back at it quickly with Players' Championship on tap

It’s quite the quick turnaround for a handful of the teams just finished up at the men’s curling worlds. Back on the ice at the 2025 AMJ Players’ Championship, the final event — and crown jewel — of the Grand Slam of Curling calendar, only hours after challenging for global supremacy. Included is Scotland’s Bruce […]

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22 h. ago Avicanna Announces Receipt of Management Cease Trade Order and Provides Bi

Auditor Licensing & Personnel Issues Delays Issuance of Audit OpinionThe Company expects to file within 1 week TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, that further to its March 31, […]

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