66 m. ago Ottawa Rapid FC: Everything you need to know about Ottawa women's pro soccer franchise

"The beauty of the women's sports movement is almost like the Taylor Swift effect," says the team's COO.

Sport

4 h. ago Calgary Expo: Nicholas Hoult talks Mad Max, Lex Luthor and transitioning from child star to adult actor

 When Nicholas Hoult took on the role of Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road, some of the prep work was a bit strange. For anyone who has seen  the chaotic, super-charged 2015 blockbuster by George Miller, this may not be too surprising. At Calgary Expo Friday afternoon, Hoult stressed that the film — an exhilarating […]

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5 h. ago Une coalition syndicale de chargés de cours réclame un fonds de recherche

Bien qu’ils bénéficient d’une expertise scientifique reconnue, ils accèdent difficilement à du financement.

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6 h. ago 'Senseless act': Haida Gwaii community mourns Skidegate man killed in homicide

Luke Pearson died after he was hit by a vehicle in what police describe as a "targeted attack."

Events

8 h. ago Youths charged with assault after alleged luring of person on LGBTQ+ dating app

Six teenagers are charged with robbery and assault after allegedly luring an adult to an area of north Edmonton through an LGBTQ+ dating app. Police say they were called last month to the Calder neighbourhood, where a person arranged to meet someone from Grindr. Instead, they say the person was met by a group of […]

Events

8 h. ago Suspicious fire at Western University forces exams to be moved

A major academic building at Western University is closed while London police investigate a suspicious fire that has forced the university to move some exams. London firefighters responded at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to the Social Sciences Centre. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze but damage was significant and fire investigators were called in, the department said […]

Events

9 h. ago Fire that destroyed East Vancouver possibly set intentionally: Police

Police say a fire that burned two businesses in East Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set.

Events

9 h. ago Calgary police confirm discovery of human remains in the community of Spruce Cliff

Calgary police confirm that human remains were discovered in a wooded area in southwest Calgary on Thursday, but so far don't know the persons identity or how they died.

Economics

9 h. ago For the 1st time, B.C. judge awards custody of family pet in divorce case

This ruling involved a couple with a young child and a dog who were getting divorced. Under changes to B.C.'s Family Law, pets are no longer considered property.

Other

9 h. ago Youths charged with assault in Edmonton after person allegedly lured on LGBTQ2 dating app

Police identified several suspects and learned the app was used to lure the person under false pretences.

Events

10 h. ago Maple Leafs’ habits of composure, patience will be crucial in Game 4

For those wondering about the Maple Leafs and killer instinct, we would argue we’ve already seen it in the Battle of Ontario. Whether the Leafs win Game 4 on Saturday night in Ottawa to sweep the Senators won’t be based on an ability to put a team away. It’s going to be more about continuing […]

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10 h. ago Ottawa man faces child pornography charges after police raid

A 24-year-old Ottawa man faces child pornography-related charges after police raided a home in the west end. The Ottawa Police’s internet child exploitation unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive on April 17 as part of an ongoing investigation into the online distribution of child […]

Events

10 h. ago Police release suspect images in Surrey Hindu temple vandalism

The incident happened the same day as a similar act of vandalism at a Vancouver Sikh temple, and police in both cities are working together on the possibility they are connected.

Events

10 h. ago New trial ordered for pair convicted in 2012 fatal shooting in park

Thirteen years after Jonathan Zak was killed along a path behind a northeast London housing project, the men charged in his death are heading back to court for a retrial. The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for William McDonald, 34, and Thomas Lako, 34, both of whom were convicted after a […]

Events

10 h. ago Large grass fire in Lethbridge County, evacuations might be required: RCMP

Firefighters are on scene Friday afternoon of a large grass fire in Lethbridge County. Coaldale RCMP said the fire, in the area of Range Road 214 and Township Road 132, might require residents to evacuate. “If so, please follow directions from all emergency personnel,” said RCMP shortly after 3 p.m. Friday. Police say they will […]

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11 h. ago Man in critical condition after overnight stabbing in Calgary

Calgary police say two people are in custody but no charges have been laid after an overnight stabbing sent a man to hospital in critical condition.

Events

11 h. ago Jagmeet Singh seeks to hold Prairie seats as election campaign enters homestretch

The NDP leader has said Ottawa works best when one party doesn't hold all the power.

Politics

11 h. ago Jury chosen for sex assault trial of former world junior hockey players

A jury was chosen Friday to hear the high-profile trial of five former Team Canada world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault. A jury of nine women and five men was picked over the course of the day. A man and a woman were picked as alternate jurors. As was explained to the jury […]

Sport

12 h. ago 3 females accused of sex assaults, distraction thefts in Scarborough

Three unidentified suspects are sought after a string of sexual assaults in distraction thefts at local businesses in the Scarborough area. In a news release issued on Friday, Toronto Police said listed five incidents that happened between June 2024 and this week. Police alleged that in each incident, the suspects entered the store and one […]

Events

12 h. ago Poilievre schedules rally in Carleton amid reports he could lose his seat

The Conservative leader has represented the rural Ottawa riding since 2004, but faces a determined push by Liberals to unseat him amid slumping polls.

Transport