25 h. ago Man said he was ‘palm reader’ to lure sex assault victims, Toronto Police allege

Faisal Muhammed, of no fixed address, is charged with three counts of sexual assault

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61 h. ago B.C. man survives 2 weeks in wilderness by drinking pond water: ‘A horror movie’

On July 28, Andrew Barber, who recently moved from Ontario, went out near his Williams Lake home to look for his dog, Nico, who had not been seen for three weeks.

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64 h. ago In Calgary courts: Crown fails to prove sex assault suspect was in Canada at time of alleged abuse of niece

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025

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3 d. ago Ontario theatre cruise lets kids hunt for treasure as crew of misfit pirates

Avast, ye maties! Get your peg-legs ready, because Ontario’s favourite pirate-themed theatre cruise, Pirate Life Adventure, is back for another season of swashbuckling fun.If you've never set sail on this experience, Pirate Life Adventure is the perfect mix of live-theatre-meets-scenic-cruise that puts you in the captain's chair.These family-friendly boats are docking across Ontario! You can join the pirate crew in Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie, and Hamilton. But what's all the hogwash little pirates will get into?!Here's what you can expect when you book a Pirate Life Adventure cruise in Ontario.An immersive family-friendly adventureThe adventure starts once you come aboard the real-life pirate ship, choose your pirate name, put on your pirate's garb, and get the lowdown on your special mission.From there, the adventure begins as you take to the seas!Live actors will guide the crew through the experience with interactive stories that include water cannon battles...

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6 d. ago ‘Their injuries are being seen’: B.C. hospital’s new tool in fight against sex assault

The hospital's Forensic Nursing Services team recently acquired a CortexFlo camera, which uses blue lighting to help identify injuries that may not be obvious to the naked eye.

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7 d. ago AGCO Moves to Revoke Toronto Bar INXX Lounge’s Liquor Licence for Repeatedly Obstructing Inspections

TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor sales licence of INXX Lounge, located at 1295 Finch Ave W in North York, Ontario. This proposed action stems from multiple serious contraventions of the Liquor Licence and Control […]

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3 w. ago Premiers meeting in Ontario to tackle Trump tariff ultimatum and internal trade barriers

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the […]

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3 w. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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4 w. ago Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message about U.S. campus sex assault pleads guilty

GETTYSBURG, Pa. —  An American accused of sexually assaulting a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has pleaded guilty months after being extradited from France to face the allegations. Ian Cleary, 32, who was raised in Silicon Valley before attending Gettysburg College […]

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4 w. ago Regulator suspends Ontario bar’s liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault

FERGUS, Ont. — Ontario’s alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it has issued an order that halted liquor sales at the Goofie […]

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