52 m. ago Gabbie Hughes scores OT winner to lift Ottawa Charge past New York Sirens

OTTAWA — Gabbie Hughes capped a two-goal effort with the winning score 36 seconds into overtime as the Ottawa Charge earned a 5-4 victory over the New York Sirens on Wednesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Rookie Taylor House earned the first point of her career, deflecting a shot from fellow first-year player Stephanie […]

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88 m. ago Manitoba prosecutors take second look, say no charges coming in construction project

Manitoba prosecutors have decided, for a second time, to not pursue criminal charges in the case of the Winnipeg police headquarters.

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93 m. ago SIMS: The U.S. complains about our fentanyl. What about their handguns?

These are examples of cases that have become way too common in the local courts. A 31-year-old man was acquitted Wednesday in a London courtroom after a trial on a charge of pointing a handgun at another man during an argument along the Richmond Row bar strip, largely because the evidence from witnesses at the […]

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3 h. ago Calgary seen as major human trafficking hub, with activity and severity increasing, say police

'It's a strong economic climate and the fees (for sexual services) charged in Calgary are quite a bit higher (than elsewhere in Canada),' said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell

Politics

4 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 Quebecers charged in auto thefts after Oakville traffic stop

Halton Regional Police has charged two Quebec men in connection with auto thefts after a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Oakville. Police said an officer stopped an Audi sedan in the area of Neyagawa Blvd. and Gardenbrook Ave. at about 10:30 a.m. The officer noticed suspicious items such as balaclavas, gloves and tools so police […]

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4 h. ago No time behind bars sought for Airbnb host who attacked Alberta sisters in Vancouver

Arvin Pasha pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm for the May 2022 attack on two sisters vacationing from Alberta.

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5 h. ago Homicide investigating after woman shot to death at northeast Edmonton apartment complex

Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was shot to death at a northeast Edmonton townhouse complex last week. On Feb. 21, at approximately 8:40 p.m. officers responded to an assault at a townhouse complex in the area of Homestead Crescent and Hooke Road, police said in a Wednesday news release. When officers arrived, […]

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10 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg, star of ‘Buffy,’ ‘Gossip Girl,’ dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg was arguably best-known for her role as Buffy's younger sister, Dawn Summers, in her 66-episode run of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

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10 h. ago Woman charged with fraud after SIM swap gave control of victim’s phone: Cops

A fraud that police say began with the victim’s cellphone number being taken over has led to charges for two people. Durham Regional Police say that on March 1, 2024, a woman went to three TD Banks in Mississauga impersonating the victim, who is a resident of Durham Region. Cops allege the woman took control […]

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10 h. ago Synagogue volunteer charged with sex assault of girl under 14

Police said accused was a synagogue volunteer and previously worked as a property manager, where he was charged with another sexual assault.

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12 h. ago Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A state judge on Wednesday agreed to toss out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him. Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw granted Norcross’ and other defendants’ motion to dismiss a state grand jury’s indictment on racketeering charges brough by Attorney General Matt Platkin. […]

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25 h. ago Idaho prosecutors seek to limit accused killer’s alibi evidence at trial

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho prosecutors say a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students shouldn’t be allowed to offer an alibi defence unless he takes the stand himself during the murder trial later this year. Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson asked a judge to limit any alibi evidence during Bryan […]

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25 h. ago B.C. emergency room doctor sues colleague alleging sexual assault

A B.C. emergency room doctor is suing one of her colleagues, alleging she was sexually assaulted after a work event.

Sport

27 h. ago Surrey council leads revolt against 'unaffordable, unaccountable' Metro Vancouver

Surrey Coun. Pardeep Kooner, who made the motion, asked questions in September about how development cost charges are calculated. She has been waiting six months for the answer.

Economics

28 h. ago WARMINGTON: Not every day cops accuse someone of assault with a stuffed animal

But at a counter protest against a vigil for Israeli hostages in Gaza a man was handcuffed after allegedly assaulting a woman

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29 h. ago Calgary restaurant owner charged with soliciting a minor for sexual services

A 48-year-old restauranteur from Calgary has been charged after being accused of propositioning a teenage girl for sexual services in exchange for money and gifts.

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29 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 men charged with kidnapping, Mississauga victim bound

Two men Barrie-area men face charges after a Mississauga man was found bound by his hands and feet. Peel Regional Police said officers received a call last Saturday at about 8 p.m. for a disturbance in the Blackwood Mews-Golden Locust Dr. area of Mississauga. When officers arrived, a 27-year-old man from Mississauga was found bound […]

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30 h. ago Man injured in confrontation with OPP now facing attempted murder, other charges

The confrontation occurred Jan. 17 at a residence on County Road 4 in the Camden East area of Stone Mills Township.

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31 h. ago Charge against notorious Bacon brother stayed in Fort Nelson shooting

"The prosecutor concluded the charge approval standard was longer met." — Damienne Darby, of the B.C. Prosecution Service

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32 h. ago Seven people, including teens, face charges after violent swarming in Downtown Edmonton

“Sadly, the 32-year-old male is unlikely to recover from his injuries, and he and his family will be managing the life-long impacts of this attack"

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