3 d. ago Opinion: Wildfires can start in many ways — but climate change supercharges them

Opinion: There’s an important distinction between how a wildfire starts and what allows it to spiral into an uncontrollable inferno

Events

9 d. ago 2 charged after London, Ont. boy killed coming off school bus

Over six months after a seven-year-old tragically lost their life while getting off their school bus, police have charged to people in connection with his death.

Society

9 d. ago London police detail charges in collision that killed boy, 7, exiting school bus

Two people are charged in connection with the collision that killed a London boy as he exited his school bus, police announced on Thursday.

Events

2 w. ago First Nations youth say they’re ’starting a movement’ against major projects bills

OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge. “You will see us in your cities, your city’s hubs,” said Ramon Kataquapit, a youth councillor with the Chiefs […]

Politics

2 w. ago More evacuation orders to be lifted in parts of northwestern Manitoba after fires

LYNN LAKE — Thousands more wildfire evacuees in Manitoba will start making the trek home in the coming days as officials in two northwestern communities lift their evacuation orders. The roughly 600 residents of the town of Lynn Lake will be allowed to return to the community 775 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg starting at 8 […]

Events

2 w. ago Toronto taxi scam dupes hundreds of victims of $500Gs, nets 11 people charges

Legitimate cabbies will never refuse cash, will not take your card out of your sight, and won't ask for your pin

Economics

2 w. ago Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall can repair relations with India, say premiers

Scott Moe praised Wall for building inroads to India and other emerging markets during his tenure as Saskatchewan's premier, between 2007 and 2018

Other

2 w. ago Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta’s Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West […]

Other

2 w. ago 4 arrested outside Doug Ford’s home accused of planning to steal his vehicle

Four people have been charged with auto theft-related offences, accused of driving down Doug Ford's street with electronic devices used to steal cars.

Transport

2 w. ago GTA street gangs trafficked fentanyl, cocaine to Sudbury area: Cops

Police in Sudbury have seized more than $1.9 million worth of illicit drugs and four firearms, and charged 25 people

Other

2 w. ago Saskatchewan could double oil output to 1 million barrels a day, premier says

Policies such as Canada's cap on oil and gas emissions and regulations on pipeline development are getting in the way

Economics

2 w. ago Bell: Smith ally Premier Scott Moe says he won't kiss Quebec's butt for a pipeline

'I'm done with that conversation,' says Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, on trying to get Quebec to green-light an east-west pipeline

Other

2 w. ago Saskatchewan premier says he can ’get behind’ Ottawa’s energy superpower vision

CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he can truly get behind some of the statements Prime Minister Mark Carney has made about making Canada an energy superpower. Moe says he can hardly be called a member of the “Liberal booster club” and it’s unusual for him to express support for that political stripe. But […]

Other

2 w. ago ‘DISGUSTING:’ Ford condemns decision to grant bail in Peel’s largest drug seizure

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t mincing words when it comes to the fact bail was issued to six of nine people charged in the largest drug seizure in the history of Peel Region. “This is disgusting,” Ford posted to social media early Monday morning. “We need the federal government to get serious about bail reform […]

Other

3 w. ago Surrey man charged in Burnaby collision that killed two people and injured three

A 20-year-old Maple Ridge woman and a 23-year-old Maple Ridge woman were killed in the collision in February, 2024.

Events

3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto trio accused of trafficking booze, luxury clothes

Three people from Toronto face various charges after it’s alleged they were involved in trafficking stolen items including liquor and high-end clothing. In January, Toronto cops started their investigation and on Tuesday, officers executed a search warrant in the Dundas St. W. and Huron St. area. It’s further alleged officers seized approximately $250,000 in Canadian […]

Events

3 w. ago Around 7,000 Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees set to return to their homes

LA RONGE — Around 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., can start going home today after a wildfire forced them out of their communities a little more than one week ago. A notice says La Ronge, Air Ronge and communities within the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will reopen to residents at 8 […]

Events

3 w. ago 2 people charged with manslaughter in 2023 death of Ontario infant

Provincial police say they have charged two people with manslaughter in the 2023 death of an infant in northern Ontario. OPP say they were called to a hospital in Wawa on Dec. 2, 2023, after family members brought in a baby with no vital signs. After a lengthy investigation, police say they have arrested a […]

Sport

3 w. ago Saskatchewan premier promises $500 in direct aid to each wildfire evacuee

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, facing criticism that his government is failing to provide timely help to those fleeing wildfires, promised Wednesday a $500 payout for each evacuee. Moe said that money is on top of existing supports for the more than 10,000 people forced out of their homes due to a string of […]

Events

3 w. ago Saskatchewan premier to respond to criticism over wildfire response

As criticisms mount from evacuees and the provincial ombudsman, Premier Scott Moe is set to address the media over concerns about his government's response times.

Events