4 h. ago Neighbours recall troubles at home where fire raged, woman was hurt

A skull mailbox, burned e-bikes, scooters and shacks in the backyard remained in the rubble Friday of an east London home destroyed by fire one day prior. Surrounded by yellow tape, police cruisers, and fire investigators, the home at 1884 Avalon St. – near the intersection of Clarke Road and Dundas Street – was known […]

Events

5 h. ago Carleton voters face huge ballot, thanks to election protest

Voters standing in line early Friday morning expressed some degree of bemused shock at the sheer size of the ballot

Politics

5 h. ago Italian court upholds life sentence for parents of Pakistani woman killed by her family

ROME — An Italian appeals court Friday upheld life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted of murdering their 18-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing after she refused an arranged marriage. The case shocked many Italians and became a symbol of the brutal mistreatment of immigrant women who rebel against inflexible family rules. The appeals […]

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6 h. ago Colorado man gets life for killing wife after posing as ex and stalking her

DENVER — A Colorado man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday for the murder of his wife after stalking her while posing as an ex-boyfriend. The mandatory sentence came a day after jurors found Daniel Krug, 44, guilty of first-degree murder, criminal impersonation and stalking. With his marriage […]

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6 h. ago Murdaugh accomplice pleads guilty to wire, bank fraud in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The banker accused of helping disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh hide millions of stolen funds pleaded guilty Friday to federal bank and wire fraud charges. Russell L. Laffitte, 54, entered the plea after convictions on the same charges were overturned by an appeals court last year. Laffitte was one of […]

Transport

7 h. ago Woman killed after being struck by stray bullet waiting at Ontario bus stop

Hamilton Police said shots rang out on Thursday at around 7:30 p.m. near Upper James and South Bend Road.

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9 h. ago Woman dies from being hit by vehicle in Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

A 60-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after a vehicle caught on a median and trying to get unstuck accelerated too quickly and hit her, according to Strathcona County RCMP.

Events

9 h. ago Elbows up for Trump but arms out for each other, says Shock Doctrine's Naomi Klein

Naomi Klein and her brother, Seth Klein, are set to discuss at a Chan Centre event the path forward and solutions for Canadians living in this taxing Trump world.

Economics

9 h. ago Judge denies Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ request to delay May 5 trial

NEW YORK — The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs will proceed as scheduled in early May despite his lawyer’s claims that they need an extra two months to prepare, a judge said Friday. Judge Arun Subramanian said at a Manhattan federal court hearing that the hip-hop mogul’s trial, projected to last from eight […]

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10 h. ago Montreal Canadiens’ David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs

BROSSARD — Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Savard says this season will be his last in the NHL. Savard revealed his decision Friday as the Canadiens prepare to play the Washington Capitals in a first-round series beginning Monday. The 34-year-old from Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., arrived in Montreal via free agency in July 2021. His four-year, US$14-million contract […]

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12 h. ago On en sait plus sur «Starfighter», le prochain film de la saga Star Wars qui sortira en 2027

Le cinéaste montréalais Shawn Levy a révélé vendredi de nouveaux détails sur le prochain Star Wars

Culture

13 h. ago Three tourists among 4 killed after Italian cable car crashes to the ground near Naples

ROME — Three tourists were among four people who were killed when a cable car crashed south of Naples, an Italian official said Friday. A British woman and an Israeli woman were among the three foreign victims identified since the accident on Thursday, said Marco De Rosa, the spokesperson for the mayor of Vico Equense. […]

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14 h. ago Woman, 60, fatally struck by vehicle at Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

Police say initial findings suggest the vehicle that struck the woman was caught on a median before the driver stepped hard on the gas, causing the vehicle to crash into the victim.

Transport

23 h. ago Fashion Art Toronto celebrates 20 years with biggest fashion week yet

Fashion Art Toronto's spring/summer fashion week is right around the corner but, as the event celebrates 20 years as the city's premier fashion event, the festivities are extending well beyond just one week.Set to take over the breathtaking T3 Bayside building between May 29 and June 1, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns with yet another fashion week highlighting local designers, artists and innovators just as it has for the past 20 years.For the first time ever, though, the festivities of spring/summer Toronto fashion week 2025 will also extend across the city for the entire month of May, giving Toronto residents ample chance to get a glimpse into the cutting edge of local fashion.May eventsThings kick off on May 8 as FAT returns to Artist Project with a grand-opening runway show by Lunara and a pop-up boutique with ready-to-wear pieces from 11 local designers.On May 15, FAT is getting back to its guerrilla roots with a secret pop-up runway show, the details of which ar...

Culture

26 h. ago Leader debate scrums reportedly cancelled over security concerns

The leader scrums scheduled for after the English-language debate have been abruptly cancelled due to security concerns, CTV News reported on Thursday night. Details about those security concerns weren’t immediately known. It was not immediately clear whether the leaders would reschedule or relocate their own scrums independently.

Politics

27 h. ago Ousted Alberta MLA details allegation Danielle Smith purposely misled cabinet

Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie is accusing Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange of deliberately misleading a January cabinet committee meeting.

Other

29 h. ago RESET Society calls for book donations to help survivors of sex trafficking

The funds directly support RESET's one-year transition program where survivors are provided with food, clothing and a safe shelter to stay and get the medical attention they need

Other

31 h. ago At least 7 victims, suspect in custody in Florida State shooting

The extent of the victims' injuries was not immediately known and there were no additional details about the person

Events

31 h. ago At least 2 dead and five injured, suspect in custody in Florida State shooting

The extent of the victims' injuries was not immediately known and there were no additional details about the person

Events

31 h. ago Injured woman found on front lawn at house fire: Platoon chief

London firefighters found an injured woman outside a burning home when they arrived at a house fire in east London on Thursday afternoon, a platoon chief said. Emergency crews responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a “fully involved structure fire” at the home on Avalon Street, north of Clarke Road and Dundas Street, said Colin […]

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