1 hour ago No charges for Ottawa police officer over pursuit of electric motorcycles

The officer was driving a cruiser parallel to two e-motorcycles on a bike path when one of them injured a cyclist.

Events

2 h. ago Michael Higgins: Toronto terror charges reflect a country that let the evil of antisemitism go unchecked

Who can be surprised that three Toronto men who allegedly targeted the Jewish community were using the very same tactics as Hamas?

Other

2 h. ago Fort Saskatchewan man charged after police seize large quantities of drugs and ammunition

Search warrant in Pine View uncovers signs of meth production following targeted police investigation

Events

2 h. ago Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber wins court battle to keep his ‘Big Red’ truck

The judge determined that seizing the truck would be a ‘disproportionate’ punishment

Events

3 h. ago CPKC, CN Rail warn on risks around proposed Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. and Canadian National Railway Co. are warning about the impact to competition of a proposed rail merger in the U.S. that would create that country’s first coast-to-coast freight railway. In a release Friday, CPKC said Union Pacific’s proposed purchase of Norfolk Southern would “radically” change America’s rail network and pose […]

Other

3 h. ago Hypercharge Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer and Peterson Capital Engagement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC; OTC: HCNWF; FSE: PB7) (the “Company” or “Hypercharge”), a leading, smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider and network operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Koch as Chief Operating Officer. As Head of Growth & Partnerships, Mr. Koch […]

Economics

3 h. ago Rubio says U.S. wants to ‘partner’ with countries on hemisphere issues

Rubio faced several questions on U.S. military operations in Venezuela, negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing commitment to NATO in a year-end press conference.

Culture

3 h. ago Michael Bublé surprises seniors at Greater Vancouver Food Bank

'It’s really great to see that big of a name is seeing our cause and came in to shine a light on the work we are doing. It really means a lot to the community,' said Nicolas Garcia, distribution operations lead with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Other

3 h. ago Alberta's top doctor urges Albertans to get vaccinated as flu cases surge

Confirmed influenza cases have more than doubled since late November and health officials are urging Albertans to get vaccinated. In her first press conference as Alberta’s top doctor, Dr. Vivien Suttorp said what makes this flu season unique and with more hospitalizations is the predominance of influenza A H3N2. The strain historically impacts children, seniors […]

Science

4 h. ago Trump administration begins release of Epstein files but will miss deadline to release everything

A DOJ official said several hundred thousand documents would be released on Friday and several hundred thousand more in the coming weeks

Politics

4 h. ago Trump administration begins release of Epstein files but misses deadline to make all available

A DOJ official said several hundred thousand documents would be released on Friday and several hundred thousand more in the coming weeks

Politics

4 h. ago Lawyers for Calgarian sought by U.S. in connection to Ryan Wedding drug investigation looking to make bail bid

Lawyers for Allistair Chapman are waiting for documentation which would allow a bail hearing to go ahead

Economics

4 h. ago Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Pharmaceutical companies Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now rein in Medicaid drug prices to match what they charged in other developed countries. As […]

Economics

4 h. ago Safety officers stop drugs, booze from entering Manitoba First Nations communities

Across Manitoba's north, First Nations Safety Officers (FNSOs) are working to keep drugs, alcohol and criminal activity out of the communities.

Events

4 h. ago Rob Reiner confessed he was petrified of son Nick at Conan O’Brien party: Report

'I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I’m afraid of my own son,' celebrated filmmaker said the night before his death

Culture

5 h. ago Trust of First Nations ‘fragile’ as B.C. government considers changes to UN law

VICTORIA — The chief of a First Nation in the Great Bear Rainforest says B.C. Premier David Eby risks losing the trust of Indigenous people and could fuel racism if he changes the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Eby has said amendments may be necessary after a B.C. Appeal Court approved a […]

Politics

5 h. ago Indian national based in California charged by FBI in Langley threats

Jasmeet Singh, a 30-year-old Indian national living in Fresno, Calif., is charged with transmitting threats to injure another person, according to the United States Attorney's Office in eastern California

Society

5 h. ago New Brunswick to publish report on mysterious neurological illness next month

Dr. Yves Léger, the province's chief medical officer of health, says his office knows New Brunswickers are eager for answers.

Economics

5 h. ago Toronto Transit Commission considering refunds for rider delays

When somebody is paying for a service, said City councillor Brad Bradford, that service 'ought to be delivered'

Society

5 h. ago Trump says U.S. drug prices will drop under new deals with pharma companies

Under the deals, each drugmaker will cut prices on most drugs sold to the Medicaid program for low-income people, administration officials said, promising 'massive savings.'

Economics