28 h. ago Colby Cosh: Shame on Saskatchewan for letting the ‘Queen of Canada’ spew literal sewage

The Didulo cult piped human waste into public parks for weeks before authorities stepped in to stop it

Other

41 h. ago Braid: Quebec independence leader meets Alberta separatists, promises collaboration

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Politics

41 h. ago Braid: Quebec’s likeliest next premier backs Alberta separation. Canada had better take him seriously

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Other

49 h. ago 2 people are stabbed at a hotel outside Jerusalem. Israeli cops say it’s a militant attack

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian employee stabbed two guests at a hotel outside of Jerusalem on Friday in what Israeli police described as a militant attack, the second in the area this week. According to police, the employee came out of the kitchen at a hotel in the bucolic Kibbutz Tzuba and stabbed two of […]

Events

53 h. ago As Carney resumes diplomatic ties, India accused of renewed threats to Canadians

A Brampton, Ont., activist said police warned him this week his life is in danger and India is behind the threat.

Politics

4 d. ago Saskatchewan NDP wants review of government response to ’Queen of Canada’ occupation

RICHMOUND, Sask. — Saskatchewan’s Opposition is asking why the province and its health authority responded so late to the occupation of a compound by the so-called “Queen of Canada,” and months after occupiers had their sewer system and access to water cut off. The NDP says a review of the province’s and the Saskatchewan Health […]

Politics

4 d. ago Boy, 14, charged with attempted murder after double shooting in Scarborough

A 14-year-old boy, out on a judicial release order, has been charged with attempted murder following a double shooting in Scarborough that left two young men with serious injuries. Toronto Police announced his arrest Tuesday, less than a week after obtaining a judicial authorization to identify the accused youth. Police said officers responded to a […]

Events

4 d. ago ‘Queen of Canada’ freed on bail almost a week after police raid

The self-proclaimed spiritual leader known as the "Queen of Canada" was freed on bail Monday, nearly a week after a police raid on her Saskatchewan compound.

Events

6 d. ago Saskatchewan health officials shutter ‘Queen of Canada’ compound, issue eviction order

'It's inhumane, it's indecent, it's unlawful,' Romana Didulo's followers say of order the vacate the premises

Science

8 d. ago Teen wounded in shootout now charged with attempted murder: Toronto cops

Toronto police say a 17-year-old boy who was injured in a gunfire exchange in the city’s west end earlier this week now faces several charges in the case, including attempted murder. Police say officers responded to a shooting in the area of Keele Street and Donald Avenue just before noon on Wednesday. They say two […]

Events

9 d. ago Sask. RCMP release ‘Queen of Canada’ suspects arrested at conspiracy compound, rearrest 2

RCMP have released 16 people but rearrested two after searching a compound in southwestern Saskatchewan that housed Romana Didulo, the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada.'

Other

9 d. ago Second World War, Order of Canada medal still missing after man arrested and charged in Crescent Heights break and enters

Also missing are a paralympic medal, an Order of Canada medal, two Queen's Jubilee medals, and a Alberta Sports Hall of Fame golf ring

Other

1 week ago RCMP to address investigation in Richmound, Sask. — home of ‘Queen of Canada’ cult

The village of Richmound is 440 kilometres west of Regina near the Alberta border, where so-called followers of the 'Queen of Canada' have set up a compound.

Economics

1 week ago London man charged after trying to strike tenant with sword: Police

The incident took place in the city’s northwest end earlier this week, police say.

Events

1 week ago Body of man who fell off Jet Ski in Toronto recovered by police

Toronto Police say they have recovered the body of a man who fell off a Jet Ski along the shoreline in Scarborough last week. Police have said they were called to the scene near Bluffer’s Park around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 after a man in his 20s reportedly fell into the water. Police said […]

Events

2 w. ago Toronto Police launch education, enforcement blitz on micromobility vehicles

Toronto Police are involved in a three-week traffic safety education and enforcement blitz of micromobility vehicles — as in bicycles, electric bikes, e-mopeds and electric kick-scooters (e-scooters). Running until Sept. 13, the campaign is focusing on micromobility users operating on bike lanes, sidewalks and crosswalks, while paying close attention to speeders, those who drive aggressively, […]

Events

3 w. ago ASIRT investigating after man shot by police in Wîhkwêntôwin

Alberta’s police watchdog say it is investigating the case of an Edmonton officer who shot a man from inside a fire truck bucket. Police were called just over a week ago to a downtown apartment building to respond to a domestic disturbance where a man threatened people with multiple “edged weapons.” The Alberta Serious Incident...

Economics

3 w. ago BOK’s Rhee Flags Trade, Growth Risks Ahead of Policy Meeting

South Korea’s economy rebounded in the second quarter but still faces high levels of uncertainty from US trade talks with major economies, Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong said ahead of next week’s policy decision.

Economics