11 h. ago Vancouver launches retail crime task force as violent shoplifting grows

The move comes as the Vancouver Police Department reports a nearly 12 per cent hike in shoplifting incidents in 2024, and sustained pressure from businesses.

Events

43 h. ago PhD student who raped 10 women may have dozens more victims, police say

LONDON – A lone woman’s rape allegation has resulted in the conviction of a former PhD student at a top British university of serial rape, after her report led police to uncover hundreds of secretly recorded videos that they say suggest he has more than 50 other victims. Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted in London […]

Events

68 h. ago Venezuelan U23 baseball team players inquire about requesting asylum in Spain

Members of an under-23 men’s baseball team from Venezuela have inquired about requesting asylum in Spain, police said Tuesday. More than 20 players presented themselves at a National Police station in Barcelona on Monday to inquire about asylum procedures, police said, confirming a media reports first published in Spain’s El Pais newspaper. Some team members […]

Sport

3 d. ago Calgary massage therapist facing additional sexual assault charges

A Calgary massage therapist, charged earlier in March relating to a January sexual assault incident, is facing three additional charges. Donald Patrick Harris, 46, was initially charged with one count of sexual assault after a client reported the incident to police in February. It is alleged the incident occurred at Parkview Massage and Wellness, 3125-380 […]

Events

5 d. ago Mission hospital to close its emergency room overnight over staffing issues — again

The ER will be closed at Mission Memorial Hospital from 6:30 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday.

Society

5 d. ago Mission hospital closes its emergency room both weekend nights over staffing issues

The ER will be closed at Mission Memorial Hospital from 6:30 p.m. on Sunday to 8 a.m. on Monday.

Society

5 d. ago Police say man reported missing from hospital Saturday is located

Jamie Tait, 62, who was last seen leaving the cancer centre of the Ottawa General Hospital.

Events

6 d. ago Two men arrested, third sought after 'beloved' mural defaced

Three people have been charged in connection with the defacement early in the year of a “beloved community mural” on an Ottawa Community Housing in Wurtemburg Street in Lowertown. In a release, police said the graffiti attack occurred on the evening of Jan. 16. The damages were noticed the next day and reported to police. […]

Other

9 d. ago B.C. drug decriminalization and safer supply linked to more overdoses: study

There was no change in deaths associated with safer supply, while neither policy appeared to mitigate the opioid crisis, the report says

Events

1 week ago Ottawa weather: Drivers removed from cars in ditches as spring snow squall snarls morning commute

Ontario's Ministry of Transportation reported multiple crashes on the 417, and Ottawa police warned of traffic issues throughout the city.

Transport

1 week ago 'End of an era': Ahead of store's closure, Calgary shoppers seek sales, mementos at The Bay

Bargain hunters flocked to The Hudson’s Bay Company’s locations in Calgary Saturday, in search of last-minute deals before the iconic retailer sells off its inventory and closes all of its stores across western Canada. The flurry of customers arrived the day after Hudson’s Bay Company, Canada’s oldest department store chain, received court approval to start […]

Other

1 week ago Leaked report details investigation into 'baseless' allegations of a Vancouver police coverup

Dan Fumano: Mayor Ken Sim said disproven rumours about drunk driving — and alleged police coverup — have been 'brutal" for him and his family

Economics

1 week ago Identical twin rappers from Toronto accused of trafficking women in Waterloo Region

Identical twin rappers from Toronto are accused of trafficking women and other offences in Waterloo Region following a year-long investigation. On Thursday, Waterloo Regional Police said detectives continue to investigate reports of human trafficking that occurred in April 2024. Police said hip-hop duo Rommel Hinds-Grannum, known as “Nova,” and Robert Hinds-Grannum, known as “Chase,” both […]

Other

1 week ago Israeli spyware may have been used by Ontario police, report alleges

Researchers say they found 'possible links' between the Ontario Provincial Police and Paragon Solutions spyware, which has been used against civil society worldwide.

Events

2 w. ago Ottawa police investigating report of gunshots in Little Italy

Officers responded to the Beech Street area around 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

Events

2 w. ago Local news coverage in Canada in steep decline, inviting misinformation: report

The number of local news outlets has been in significant decline in Canada, leaving suburban residents in particular “starving” for local coverage, a new report found — and creating gaps for misinformation to take hold. The report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives found that almost 2.5 million Canadians live in a postal code […]

Events

2 w. ago 12 killed after a small plane crashes off the coast of Honduras

Police reported that the plane failed to reach full altitude and sank quickly after impact

Events

2 w. ago No charges for VPD officer who fatally shot armed man in Downtown Eastside hotel

The fatal shooting happened on May 5, 2022 at the Patricia Hotel as police responded to reports of an armed man having a mental health or drug-related crisis and assaulting people.

Events

2 w. ago Mississauga takes down American flags ‘at the request of many’

Mississauga is the latest city that says it will stop flying the American flag amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S., along with President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish said in a post to X on Saturday that her city has begun removing all American flags at locations along Lake […]

Other

3 w. ago Internal police investigation of officers' alleged brutality questioned

Law Enforcement Review Board will draft a report on alleged 2013 police brutality case to present to the various legal counsels and render a decision at a later date

Events