29 m. ago Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties, drug trafficking

MEXICO CITY — Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. Chavez was handed over by authorities and admitted to a prison outside of the city of Hermosillo, in […]

Culture

59 m. ago Man pleads guilty to Oak Bay machete attack that left woman with life

The attack happened on April 25, 2017, when Kaspar Handspiker broke into a home in the 2500 block of Esplanade Road and attacked the victim who was home alone.

Events

83 m. ago Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids Zelenskyy talks: Senator

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is prepared to “crush” Russia’s economy with a new wave of sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Graham, who spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning, has pushed the president […]

Politics

2 h. ago Prince Albert cancer patient fights for free hospital parking across Saskatchewan

A cancer patient from Prince Albert, Dennis Ogrodnick, says he's using the time he has left to fight for free hospital parking across the province.

Science

4 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manhunt continues for suspect in 2024 child sexual assault in Delta | IIO investigating after biker crashes fleeing Vancouver police

Read here for the latest in B.C. crime news for Aug. 19, 2025.

Events

5 h. ago Une élue démocrate confinée plus de 24 heures au Parlement du Texas car elle refuse d’être suivie par des agents de sécurité

Une élue démocrate n’est pas en mesure de quitter les locaux du Parlement de l’État du Texas depuis plus de 24 heures.

Politics

6 h. ago Texas Democrat sleeps in House chamber in protest of GOP police escort

State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign so-called 'permission slips,' which allow her to leave the building under surveillance, and called them an attack on her dignity.

Events

7 h. ago Hedge Fund Heir Elizabeth Simons Gives $250,000 to Mamdani PAC

Philanthropist Elizabeth Simons, the daughter of Renaissance Technologies founder James Simons, gave $250,000 to a super PAC supporting Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani last week.

Economics

8 h. ago Israël exige la libération de «tous les otages» pour un cessez

Le Hamas a accepté une proposition des médiateurs prévoyant une trêve de 60 jours et la libération des otages.

Other

9 h. ago Varcoe: 'Terrible' oil prices could create a difficult budget crunch for Alberta, premier warns

Oil prices have been “terrible” recently and Albertans need to brace for a difficult budget situation if they continue to slide, says Premier Danielle Smith.  The price of benchmark U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has dropped nearly 10 per cent since late July, closing below US$63 a barrel on Monday – nearly $5 below […]

Economics

9 h. ago Fringe Review: Victor & Victoria's Terrifying Tales of Terrible Things a treat

Victor & Victoria’s Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things 4 stars out of 5 Stage 11, Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave. Victor and Victoria are twins — a precocious pair of highly imaginative children who have been left alone while their parents are out of town. Tucked into an off-kilter bed made with skull sheets and […]

Events

10 h. ago Influencers capture moment SUV crashes into Texas restaurant during filming

'This could've been our last meal,' influencer Nina Santiago wrote, sharing photos of her injuries on social media.

Events

14 h. ago As flights resume after end to Air Canada strike, passengers left scrambling

The two sides met through the night with a federal mediator before reaching a tentative agreement that will be brought to members of the Air Canada component of CUPE

Other

22 h. ago Multimedia, Inc. Launches Celebration of Its 35th Anniversary – A Legacy of Global Advertising Excellence

ORLANDO, Fla. — Multimedia, Inc., a global leader in international marketing and advertising services, is proud to announce the kickoff of its 35th Anniversary celebration. The company, founded in Orlando, Florida, on July 9, 1991, is preparing to commemorate 35 years of innovation, growth, and global impact in 2026. Since its founding, Multimedia has evolved […]

Culture

25 h. ago LILLEY: Under Carney, Canada still doesn’t matter on international stage

Canada was left out from the big summit in Washington.

Society

26 h. ago Red Sox sign Gold Glover Lowe after first baseman was cut by Nationals

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox signed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a one-year contract Monday, two days after he was released by the Washington Nationals. To make room on the roster, the Red Sox placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle on his left side. Lowe, 30, is […]

Society

29 h. ago Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a law strengthening the rights of pregnant workers, vacating a judge’s earlier order that had stripped those protections from Texas state employees. The ruling was a victory for advocates of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a law that passed with bipartisan support in 2022 but […]

Society

31 h. ago The top Ontario restaurants that are worth a road trip from Toronto

The days may be getting shorter in Ontario, but there's still plenty of summer left, and what better way to spend it than on a road trip?Road trip eats in Ontario may, at first, conjure up images of Webers burgers in the back seat or a turkey leg the size of your head at the Big Apple — both of which are also must-tries, in their own right — but the province is also home to an army of exceptional restaurants that deserve to be the destination, rather than just a stop on the way.Whether you're gearing up for a summer vacation (or staycation, if that's more your style) or starting to build your itinerary for the Labour Day long weekend, we asked our readers to tell us which restaurants in Ontario are worth a couple of hours on the highway, and they did not disappoint.50 essential summer day trips from Torontohttps://t.co/ZsZSGQ4nuI— blogTO (@blogTO) June 27, 2025From Michelin-starred fine dining experiences to criminally underrated hidden gems, these...

Transport

31 h. ago Lawyers for alleged B.C. hijacker get more time to prepare bail application

Shaheer Cassim attended the court virtually from Surrey Pretrial Centre wearing an orange sweatsuit.

Other

32 h. ago Un jeune meurt assassiné par neuf adolescents, sa petite amie complice du «coup monté»

Un jeune de 16 ans est mort victime d'un complot préparé par neuf adolescents, aux États-Unis. Sa petite amie était dans le coup.

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