3 h. ago Passenger ferry in Indonesia catches fire at sea, killing at least 5

The KM Barcelona 5 was headed to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from Talaud, an island district in the province when it caught fire in waters near Talise.

Events

5 h. ago Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire at sea on Sunday off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, killing at least five people, officials said. More than 280 people were rescued and evacuation efforts were ongoing. The KM Barcelona 5 was headed to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from […]

Events

16 h. ago IHIT: Richmond homicide a case of intimate partner violence, man charged

George Dragnea faces one count of second-degree murder after a 51-year-old woman was found suffering serious injuries Friday. She died in hospital later that day.

Events

18 h. ago B.C., Saskatchewan among provinces where contaminated salami was sold

Health officials are adding Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 87 people have now gotten sick after eating contaminated lunch meat, with nine of those people landing in the hospital. The federal health […]

Other

22 h. ago Federal cuts are freezing new grads out of the public service

Budget cuts haven’t officially started but for recent graduates a hiring slowdown is already here.

Other

24 h. ago Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium, Tomorrowland says

A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the festival on Friday, a spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says

Events

24 h. ago Authorities investigating death of Canadian woman at Belgian music fest

A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium on Friday and later died in hospital. Local authorities are investigating.

Economics

29 h. ago Family of Montreal woman detained by ICE says it’s a ‘nightmare’

Global Affairs Canada said on June 27 it was aware of about 55 Canadians detained by ICE

Other

43 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Elected municipal officials shouldn't determine their own remuneration

This is what happens when elected municipal officials get to determine their own remuneration. It has to stop.

Politics

44 h. ago Alleged assault renews calls for shutdown of homeless day centre in Rocky Ridge

A woman said she witnessed a stabbing outside the Journey Church homeless refuge on Thursday, but police could find no evidence of it

Events

44 h. ago Manitoba families saddened over conclusion of landfill search

After years of heartbreaking, tiresome advocacy, some Winnipeg families are finally feeling more at peace knowing their loved ones are coming home.

Other

44 h. ago Women’s U18 national football championship kicks off Sunday at Shouldice Park

The annual U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship is making its official debut in Alberta, starting Sunday. The games on July 20, 23 and 26 will be held at Hellard Field in Shouldice Park, and will feature the top under-18 female teams across Canada. Football Alberta executive director Tim Enger said this will be the fourth […]

Sport

45 h. ago Where is Natanis Merasty? Woman still missing as her vehicle tracked through 3 provinces

Edmonton police now say here vehicle was tracked from the Prairies to the Pacific and back — but Natanis Merasty is still nowhere to be found. 

Transport

46 h. ago Explosion at L.A. law enforcement training facility kills 3 deputies

LOS ANGELES — An explosion at a Los Angeles law enforcement training facility early Friday that killed three deputies was being investigated as a possible training accident, officials said. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the deputies were members of the arson and explosives unit, a team that goes through in-depth training and responds […]

Events

46 h. ago Where is Natanis Merasty? Edmonton police seek tips after Indigenous woman's disappearance

Edmonton police issued an appeal on Friday for tips in the case of 24-year-old Natanis Merasty, who was last seen May 5 in Edmonton.

Events

46 h. ago Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August, federal officials said on Friday. More than 5.5 million hectares of land have burned so far this year, more than double the 10-year average for […]

Events

46 h. ago Disturbing video captures alleged kidnapping attempt in Florida

A shocking kidnapping attempt caught on video has led to the arrest of a man in Florida. In the surveillance video released by police, the suspect is seen dragging a woman, while holding her in a chokehold, into a dark grey pickup truck in a parking lot in St. Augustine. The woman can be heard […]

Society

47 h. ago ‘Greed and corruption’ plaguing troubled London, Ont. hospital, ex

Officials at LHSC revealed that an audit of the hospital network's finances had revealed nearly in $60 million alleged fraud involving several former executives and board members.

Science

47 h. ago Drugs, weapons, body armour seized by Manitoba RCMP in The Pas

A search turned up cocaine, an extendable baton, and bear mace. Officers followed up by searching a rural property and seized guns, a crossbow, body armour, and pills.

Other

47 h. ago Health officials to study mosquitoes in the Sea to Sky region after cluster of illness

Late last year, four cases of encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, were linked to mosquitoes in the Sea to Sky region.

Science