60 m. ago Alberta RCMP lay several charges in separate drug trafficking investigations

"We had a lot of complaints from members of these communities that said they felt their safety and security wasn't taken seriously and there were a number of issues in their community that weren't being addressed"

Economics

1 hour ago More sexual assault charges laid against Edmonton massage therapist

An Edmonton massage therapist is facing two additional charges of sexual assault after more complainants alleged they were sexually assaulted at an Edmonton massage clinic. In December, Edmonton police received a report from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted at a massage clinic in the Oliver neighbourhood. After investigating the allegations, police charged […]

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2 h. ago Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to two students near Calgary elementary school

Twenty-six-year-old man arrested and charged after alleged incident near Nellie McLung school.

Society

2 h. ago Ontario man charged in alleged theft of Texas Republican Party data

Officials say the stolen data contained personal information and was allegedly distributed online and made available for downloading

Culture

3 h. ago Ottawa Pussy Riot concert moved after temporary closure of Brass Monkey

The Russian art collective will perform at the Ottawa Art Gallery instead. Other concerts booked at Brass Monkey will be postponed.

Other

3 h. ago Girl facing manslaughter in deadly Ken Lee swarming pleads to assault

She entered the surprise plea just weeks before facing a jury trial on charges of manslaughter in the homeless man's 2022 swarming death

Events

3 h. ago ‘Extremism versus democracy’: October H8TE documents rise of antisemitism after Hamas terror attack

After the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Wendy Sachs began working on a film documenting anti-Israel protests sweeping across the U.S.

Events

3 h. ago ‘Extremism versus democracy’: October 8 documents rise of antisemitism after Hamas terror attack

After the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Wendy Sachs began working on a film documenting anti-Israel protests sweeping across the U.S.

Events

3 h. ago Ottawa Charge rookie Danielle Serdachny looking for 'confidence boost' in return to worlds

Great expectations followed Danielle Serdachny into her first season with the Ottawa Charge. They were born leading into an outstanding NCAA career at Colgate University, where she scored 238 points (including 81 goals) in 180 games over five years. They grew when the 23-year-old Edmonton native netted the OT winner in the gold-medal game at […]

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5 h. ago What you need to know about the Canadian Premier League's Atletico Ottawa

Ottawa Atletico is about to kickstart another Canadian Premier League campaign. For the third year in a row, Atletico will host the CPL season opener when the Halifax Wanderers FC visit TD Place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Atletico is unbeaten in lid-lifters, defeating York United FC by a 2-1 count last year and playing […]

Sport

5 h. ago What you need to know about the Canadian Premier League's Atlético Ottawa

Ottawa Atlético is about to kickstart another Canadian Premier League campaign. For the third year in a row, Atlético will host the CPL season opener when the Halifax Wanderers FC visit TD Place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Atlético is unbeaten in lid-lifters, defeating York United FC by a 2-1 count last year and playing […]

Sport

5 h. ago Teen girl pleads guilty to assault in fatal group attack on Toronto man Kenneth Lee

A teen girl set to face trial for manslaughter in the death of a homeless Toronto man has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of assault.

Events

5 h. ago HUNTER: Accused Toronto rampage stabber now charged in Niagara Falls murder attempt

The police description of the M.O. fits like a glove. Perfect almost. The violent narrative, as allegedly scripted by Mackenzie Duncan, 23, in Niagara Falls, has a chillingly familiar ring to it. Duncan, of course, was out on bail at the time he allegedly went on a stabbing rampage in downtown Toronto last weekend. Three […]

Events

5 h. ago Ontario woman charged after potential rental tenants lose $54K: police

A former apartment superintendent faces charges after allegedly collecting $54,000 in rent deposits for non-existent apartments in Toronto.

Economics

5 h. ago Oshawa man charged in alleged theft of Texas Republican Party data

An Ontario man is facing charges in an alleged theft and leak of Texas Republican Party data in 2021. The U.S. Department of Justice says the 37-old-man from Oshawa was arrested last week and is facing charges under Canadian law. It says the accused gained unauthorized access to a third-party hosting company’s computer system to […]

Culture

5 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges month before trial

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year. A superseding indictment filed Friday accuses Combs of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a woman to engage in commercial sex acts […]

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6 h. ago The Terror of Trump's Tariffs: What does it all mean for Ottawa?

"We're going to have to make an adjustment," says Kichesippi Beer Co. owner Paul Meek in response to tariffs U.S. president Donald Trump imposed on "Liberation Day."

Economics

7 h. ago Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault by the British police

The alleged offences involve four women and took place between 1999 and 2005

Events

7 h. ago Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault of 4 women in U.K.

The charges stem from an investigation, which began in September 2023, when several alleged victims came forward.

Economics

8 h. ago U.K. police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assault

LONDON — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian. London’s Metropolitan Police force said Brand, 50, faces one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two of sexual […]

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