2 h. ago Complex fraud scheme unravels in Calgary real estate industry

For the past several years, former Calgary realtor Eric Drinkwater admitting to carrying out a bridge financing fraud scheme - resulting in millions of dollars in losses.

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4 h. ago Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump’s administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law. The move escalates a battle between the Republican administration in Washington and Democratic-led California over trans athletes. The lawsuit filed by the Justice Department […]

Politics

5 h. ago Arrest made after woman groped on busy Broadway bus: Transit Police

The woman was on a crowded B-Line bus when a suspect allegedly made inappropriate sexual contact with her

Events

5 h. ago ‘Hell to pay’: Health advocate fumes, MPPs silent over LHSC lawsuits

A leading London health-care advocate says he’s not surprised that London’s largest hospital is going after former hospital executives and others in two lawsuits alleging fraud and negligence in failing to stop it, because “rumours” abounded about money flowing out of the hospital. London Health Sciences Centre, one of Ontario’s largest hospitals, has filed two […]

Science

5 h. ago RCMP arrests stun small towns near Quebec City where 2 suspects live

Residents of two rural communities near Quebec City were stunned by the dawn RCMP tactical squad arrests amid allegations that militiamen with weapons and ammo lived among them.

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5 h. ago Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s utility regulators can continue to hold closed-door meetings to determine price hikes, in an apparent departure from common practices in neighboring states, a circuit court judge ruled. The decision on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of Energy Alabama, a nonprofit that advocates for […]

Society

6 h. ago Just for Laughs founder says his life has been ruined by sex assault allegations

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he’s been treated like a pariah in the eight years since he was publicly accused by multiple women of sexual assault. The disgraced former comedy mogul says the allegations have ruined his life and cost him his company. Rozon is being sued by nine women for […]

Events

8 h. ago RCMP arrest alleged ringleader of massive $21M grandparent scam

Gareth West, 38, was arrested on July 4 in St-Colomban, Que., in the Laurentians region, a statement from the RCMP confirmed.

Politics

8 h. ago LIVE: Reaction to LHSC's $60M lawsuits alleging massive fraud

London police, the provincial government and others weighed on the latest news to rock London Health Sciences Centre

Economics

8 h. ago RECAP: Patient, unions react to LHSC's lawsuits alleging massive fraud

London police, the provincial government and others weighed on the latest news to rock London Health Sciences Centre

Science

8 h. ago WE ASKED: How far does $60M go at London's largest hospital?

The cash-strapped London Health Sciences Centre is seeking $60 million in damages in two lawsuits. Here's what that kind of money could buy.

Economics

9 h. ago BREAKING: LHSC files $60M lawsuits alleging 'fraudulent scheme'

LHSC contends a former executive masterminded a "fraudulent scheme" and he and others used funds they obtained to buy properties

Economics

9 h. ago BREAKING: LHSC names 5 former executives in $60M fraud lawsuits

LHSC contends a former executive masterminded a "fraudulent scheme" and he and others used funds they obtained to buy properties

Economics

9 h. ago Volleyball coach accused of sex assault during lesson in Scarborough

A 57-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting someone during a volleyball lesson in Scarborough. Toronto Police say an investigation into the alleged sex assault in the area of Pharmacy and McNicoll Aves. began June 19. “It is alleged that the victim attended a private volleyball club for a lesson,” Const. Viktor Sarudi said in […]

Sport

10 h. ago Massive sturgeon caught for the 1st time in B.C., believed to be over 100

Fishing guide Jeff Grimolfson said he has been dreaming about this moment his whole life and he has been guiding fishing expeditions for almost 20 years.

Other

10 h. ago Teenage cyclist faces charges after colliding with vehicle in Vaughan

The 17-year-old was allegedly riding southbound in the northbound lanes while not wearing a helmet

Sport

11 h. ago Five charged in string of violent robberies targeting LGBTQ+ South Asians in Brampton

Peel police say they’ve now arrested five people in a string of violent robberies targeting South Asian people in Brampton, Ont., including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Investigators say on three occasions in April and May, the suspects engaged with victims via social media and arranged in-person meetings under false pretences. They allege the suspects […]

Events

11 h. ago Ontario colleges face massive layoffs after ‘alarming’ enrolment decline

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union released information that suggests the sector faces close to 10,000 job losses and the cancellation or suspension of some 600 programs.

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12 h. ago Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year. The union representing some 55,000 college faculty and support staff says that amounts to “one of the largest mass […]

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12 h. ago CBC ‘refusing to accept Travis Dhanraj’s resignation’ over ‘abusive work culture,’ lawyer says

'However, to be clear, Travis has resigned, albeit involuntarily. We intend to commence a human rights lawsuit,' lawyer Kathryn Marshall said

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