41 m. ago Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine cops say

MANILA, Philippines — Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that was ordered by the International Criminal Court, a Philippine police general said Thursday. […]

Other

53 m. ago Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament

BRUSSELS — Belgian federal prosecutors said Thursday they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers. Some 100 federal police officers carried out 21 searches in Brussels as well as in Flanders, Wallonia and Portugal, the […]

Economics

93 m. ago Lorne Gunter: Smith's approach to combating tariffs just as legitimate as Ford's

Smith tweeted Tuesday, “literally everyone we speak with wants to de-escalate this trade dispute, work through and resolve outstanding trade irritants and get back to building a mutually beneficial trade relationship.”

Economics

2 h. ago Trump’s trade war looms over G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada

A major foreign-policy summit is underway in Quebec Thursday, with the Liberals welcoming foreign ministers from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Politics

3 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Dad puzzled by the lack of commitment from daughter’s partner

DEAR ABBY: I am concerned about my daughter. She’s in a nice relationship, which seems good. They have two beautiful sons, ages 4 and 2, good jobs, a nice home and nice families who show a lot of support. We are always there for one another.  My concern is that my daughter’s partner will not […]

Culture

3 h. ago Majority of Canadians worried immigration levels ‘too high’ despite policy changes

Last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that annual immigration targets between 2025-2027 would be dropped from 500,000 to 395,000.

Politics

12 h. ago Witness describes alleged contract killing in graphic detail at B.C. trial

On Wednesday, Crown prosecutor Joe Bellows had the witness, the accused's alleged accomplice, take the jury through the killing in chilling detail. 

Events

13 h. ago Man charged after police 'met with resistance' in Calgary parking lot

'I can't breathe, I can't breathe,' the man repeated in a video posted to social media, as a Calgary police officer said, 'hands behind your back'

Events

13 h. ago Police charge Cricket Canada CEO with embezzlement from Calgary cricket league

The investigation began in 2017 after the league's then-newly appointed president reported financial fraud to the police

Sport

13 h. ago Police charge Cricket Canada CEO with theft from Calgary league

The investigation began in 2017 after the league's then-newly appointed president reported financial fraud to the police

Sport

13 h. ago Bill Gates’ Climate Group Lays Off US and Europe Policy Teams

Breakthrough Energy, the climate group funded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, has laid off dozens of employees in the US and Europe as it pulls back from public policy advocacy work that was a cornerstone of its mission.

Society

14 h. ago Regina police sergeant charged with using computer to pursue personal relationships

REGINA — A Regina police sergeant is facing charges after it’s alleged he used internal databases to pursue personal relationships. Police say Robert Eric Semenchuck is charged with breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer. They say officers were made aware of the allegations against the 53-year-old in 2023 when someone came forward […]

Events

14 h. ago Bank of Canada Shows Inflation Will Shape Trade War Response

The Bank of Canada made clear that central banks around the world are fighting an entirely different war than the pandemic — but post-Covid inflation fears are haunting policymakers as they try to protect their economies from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

Economics

14 h. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are ’completely false’

Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan and another man have been charged with theft and fraud over $5,000 arising from their time with the Calgary and District Cricket League. Calgary Police Service said in a release Wednesday it believes 46-year-old Salman Khan Shahzad (also known as Salman Khan), former president of the Calgary league, and 45-year-old […]

Events

15 h. ago In Calgary courts: Gag order against former Calgary police human resources head made permanent

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Events

16 h. ago Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam […]

Other

16 h. ago No charges against Ottawa police officer who shot man in Orléans confrontation

After ignoring commands to drop the axe, the man charged at the officer. In turn, the officer fired eight shots at the man, hitting him in the leg.

Events

16 h. ago Trump to name Michelle Bowman as top bank regulator at Federal Reserve, AP source says

The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulator, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity. Bowman, who has been a member of the Fed’s governing board for six years, would replace Michael Barr, who stepped down […]

Other

16 h. ago QS presse Québec d’utiliser les églises pour accueillir les personnes itinérantes

Des églises pourraient être utilisées comme refuge pour pallier la crise de l’itinérance et du logement, croit le parti.

Culture

16 h. ago Search renewed for fugitive NZ dad, 3 kids who disappeared 3 years ago

Tom Phillips has racked up an extensive list of charges in three years, but has managed to evade police the entire time.

Society