45 m. ago Four charged in alleged violent extremist plot to take over Quebec City: RCMP

The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to “forcibly take possession” of land in the Quebec City area.  Mounties allege three male suspects were planning to create an anti-government militia and “took concrete actions” to facilitate terrorist activity.  They allege the suspects, including […]

Events

3 h. ago Letters July 8, 2025: ‘Carney would have had a lot to think about on his way home.’

PM’s musings When Prime Minister Mark Carney was flying back to Ottawa on his government jet, was he wondering: Why would the Calgary Stampede “Boo” a boy who grew up in Alberta?  Were Liberal policies that devastating to the jobs in the Alberta oil industry and the provincial economy in the seven years I was […]

Transport

9 h. ago Australia Unexpectedly Holds Key Rate Steady, Currency Jumps

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

Other

9 h. ago Australia’s Central Bank Surprises Market by Holding Key Rate

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

Other

12 h. ago Man faces 55 charges after 12 firearms, drugs seized: London police

A Southwold man is facing more than 50 weapons and drug-related charges after an investigation turned up guns, ammo and drugs.

Events

13 h. ago Intimate partner violence reports up nine per cent in first half of 2025, Ottawa police say

Ottawa police said they are releasing intimate partner violence statistics in their "continued commitment to bring awareness to the increased rates of violence against women in our city."

Events

14 h. ago Police probe fire that destroyed central Alberta home, displaced neighbours

The fire destroyed one home and caused significant damage to another.

Events

15 h. ago Opinion: We’re building a country, but ignoring the institutions that built it

Opinion: Universities across Canada are being asked to do more with less — less funding, less policy alignment, and less recognition of their vital role as pieces of nation-building infrastructure

Other

15 h. ago Calgary man found guilty of 2023 murder, 2nd conviction in 16 years

Christopher Dunlop, 50, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the death of Judy Maerz, 58, on Monday, the second woman he’s killed in the past 16 years. Maerz’s body was found in Deerfoot Athletic Park in 2023, and an autopsy determined she was the victim of a homicide police believed happened within hours of...

Events

16 h. ago Crews scour Thompson River after international student swept away in Kamloops

Police say the man entered the Thompson River to retrieve a volleyball and was caught in the undercurrent and swept away.

Society

17 h. ago ByWard Market area will have increased police presence for rest of summer

The move to add more police in the ByWard Market area during the summer is part of a "focused initiative to address crime and social disorder."

Events

18 h. ago B.C. Supreme Court trials in four courthouses to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup

The notice cites the draw on police resources, heavy traffic that will make it difficult for sheriffs to transport suspects, and a potential lack of hotel rooms for jurors and witnesses

Other

18 h. ago Bee attack in southern France leaves 3 hospitalized, 24 injured

People walking in the south-central France town were stung over a period of 30 minutes on July 6. Police had to set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack.

Events

18 h. ago Canoeists ‘stalked’ by pack of vicious dogs on Nova Scotia river: RCMP

RCMP say the three 'vicious dogs' were trying to board the canoe. An officer fired a service weapon and killed one of the dogs.

Other

18 h. ago Teen driver arrested, facing drug charge after Manitoba traffic stop, RCMP say

A 17-year-old from Crane River First Nation is facing a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking after he was arrested Saturday during a traffic stop.

Transport

18 h. ago Fashion police rip TV presenter for skimpy outfit at FIFA Club World Cup

Eleonora Incardona was criticized for wearing a bra-like top while covering a quarterfinal match in Orlando.

Events

19 h. ago Spears: How official languages absurdity shuts down information at the NCC

The federal agency had, laudably, made all access-to-information documents available on the web — until the languages watchdog said it was breaking the rules. Now we'll all be in the dark even more about government policies.

Other

19 h. ago Helicopter crash west of Red Deer leaves 1 person dead, another injured: RCMP

The crash is now being investigated by the Transportation Safety Board.

Events

19 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Scarborough man charged with drug, firearm offences after traffic stop

Peel Regional Police have charged a man with 13 drug- and firearm-related offences after a vehicle stop in Mississauga. Cops said they were patrolling near Dixie Rd. and Courtneypark Dr. on June 30 at about 2:30 a.m. when they investigated the operator of a vehicle for a suspected Liquor Licence Act offence. Police said officers […]

Events

19 h. ago Man faces impaired charges after allegedly hitting pedestrian, parked cars in Toronto

On Sunday night, at around 9:20 p.m., Toronto police received calls about a crash in Scarborough around the Passmore Avenue and Middlefield Road intersection.

Transport