4 h. ago States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of bicycle advocates were at an annual summit this month in Washington, D.C., when their cellphones lit up over breakfast with an urgent email warning that President Donald Trump’s transportation department had just halted federal grant funding for bike lanes. As the administration targets green energy projects championed by former President […]

Transport

10 h. ago In Calgary courts: Lawyer accused of domestic assault avoids trial by entering into peace bond

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025

Economics

10 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man, 42, accused of fentanyl trafficking in Hamilton

A 42-year-old man faces more than a dozen charges after he was allegedly caught with drugs in Hamilton on Thursday. Hamilton Police say officers arrested a man on York Blvd. and, upon searching him, allegedly seized 13.5 grams of white cubed fentanyl, a working digital scale, a knife that opens with centrifugal force, a black baton, […]

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11 h. ago Une foule monstre défie Erdoğan après l’arrestation du maire d’Istanbul

Ekrem Imamoglu a été auditionné pendant plusieurs heures vendredi et devrait être présenté samedi soir à un juge.

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11 h. ago Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green shuffles lines after consecutive losses

Changes were made up front for practice on Friday and could show us what to expect on Saturday against New Jersey.

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11 h. ago Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate en route to Romania after weeks in U.S.

BUCHAREST, Romania — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were en route Friday from the U.S. to Romania, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Tates, who are dual U.S. and British citizens, were arrested in Romania in late 2022 and formally indicted last year […]

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11 h. ago Rapper Yella Beezy charged with capital murder in shooting death of Mo3

HOUSTON — Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of fellow rapper Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020, according to court records. Yella Beezy, 33, whose real name is Markies Conway, was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury on Tuesday on a charge of […]

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11 h. ago Detectives recover diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrest

ORLANDO, Fla. — Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said Friday. The last of the four earrings stolen from the Tiffany store in Orlando […]

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12 h. ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

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12 h. ago Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he’s ‘100% innocent’

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto. The couple had just spent a week at a resort in the Dominican Republic with two friends and were on their way home on March 7 […]

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13 h. ago One man arrested after Vancouver Tesla dealership vandalized

According to VPD, there have been eight incidents of mischief in the city since the start of the year that police believe are politically motivated and in opposition to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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13 h. ago Police in Vancouver arrest man suspected of vandalizing Tesla dealership

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla dealership. A statement from police says officers went to the dealership in the city’s Kitsilano neighbourhood at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday following reports that a man had spray-painted obscenities on the front window of the business. They […]

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13 h. ago Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he’s ‘100 per cent innocent’

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto. The couple had just spent a week at a resort in the Dominican Republic with two friends and were on their way home on March 7 […]

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13 h. ago 'We're ready': What Canada has to do to defend title at World Women’s Curling Championship

Rachel Homan and her rink intend on turning negatives into positives when they take to the playoff ice of the 2025 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship. Why fret anyways when they know they’ve got it in them to make the weekend ahead their own in a bid to defend their title won last winter? Even […]

Sport

14 h. ago Janitor who spread STDs by urinating in water bottles gets piddly sentence

An office janitor in Texas who urinated in workers’ water bottles, leading to 13 women getting infected with sexually transmitted diseases, received a lenient sentence for his sick actions. Lucio Catarino Diaz was arrested in October 2022 after one of the victims noticed her water tasted sour, had an odd smell and was yellowish in […]

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15 h. ago Woman drowned her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her because of a paperwork issue, authorities said. Alison Agatha Lawrence was arrested in Lake County on Wednesday on a charge of aggravated animal abuse, a […]

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15 h. ago 'A terrible sports day': hockey world reacts to medical tests for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

This in from Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, news that both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers will go in today for medical testing related to their on-ice injuries. The Daily Face-off’s Frank Seravalli Sounds like Oilers have imaging scheduled today for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to better understand severity […]

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16 h. ago La contestation monte en Turquie après l’arrestation du maire d’Istanbul

Il s’agit d’une vague de contestation est inédite depuis les grandes manifestations de 2013.

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17 h. ago Toronto bar known for cheap eats and drinks abruptly closes after 20 years

It's easy as a millennial to feel like the Toronto we once knew and loved is dead and gone — and it wasn't a drawn-out demise, either, but one heralded by a rapid spate of closures of iconic institutions.One more in this long line has just hit the chopping block, its abrupt disappearance leaving a hole along Spadina Avenue (and in our hearts).Red Room is one among a family of bars beloved by students and those of us regulars who have been frequenting them for well over a decade.It was first opened in 2007 as the moodier sibling of Green Room, a legendary, though somewhat seedy place that resided in a back alley off Bloor Street, but ended up having to move when its building was sold in 2017.While fans breathed a collective sigh of relief once it was announced that Green Room had settled into the old Crown & Tiger Space on College Street, the fate of Red Room under the exact same circumstances appears to be, unfortunately, the opposite.The restaurant, lo...

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17 h. ago What the $660 Million Greenpeace Verdict Means for US Activism

A North Dakota jury this week found Greenpeace liable for defamation, conspiracy and other claims over its participation in the Dakota Access pipeline protests that lasted from 2016 to 2017, awarding developer Energy Transfer LP $660 million in damages. Legal experts warn the decision could significantly deter other environmental groups from protesting oil and gas companies and their infrastructure around the US.

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