1 hour ago New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly leaving threatening voicemails that expressed glee about Thompson’s killing within hours of the fatal shooting, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Shane Daley, 40, is accused of placing multiple calls to Thompson’s family member after […]

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2 h. ago Video captures moment West Coast Express strikes truck at crossing

Port Moody police said they believe the driver wasn't able to put the vehicle in reverse once he realized that the West Coast Express was coming.

Transport

2 h. ago Orphaned badger rescued from roadside returned to wild: Calgary Wildlife

Badger's mother was likely hit and killed by a passing vehicle

Events

2 h. ago Police oversight agency clears Ottawa officer over suspect's injury

The suspect tried to flee from an officer and was struck by a passing vehicle on Bank Street in April

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2 h. ago Ottawa spending $25M to help companies build EV chargers, buy lower

OTTAWA — The federal government announced $25 million in funding Wednesday for companies to build more than 850 electric vehicle chargers, mostly in Quebec. The money will also help companies finance the purchases of natural gas-powered transport and recycling trucks to help companies lower emissions. According to the government nearly a quarter of Canada’s total […]

Economics

3 h. ago Missing senior last seen in Kanata on Tuesday, Ottawa police say

The Ottawa Police Service has issued a missing person notice for 81-year-old Winston Reid, saying Wednesday that he last been seen a day earlier in the 600 block of Eagleson Road in Kanata. Reod was described as a Black man standing six feet one inch tall with a a large build, short salt-and-pepper hair and […]

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3 h. ago Edmonton police shoot man after domestic call involving 'edged' weapons: ASIRT investigating

The 42-year-old male suspect was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

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3 h. ago 'Insane': Edmonton police shoot man after domestic call involving edged weapons — ASIRT investigating

The 42-year-old male suspect was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

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6 h. ago Person dead following shooting in Maple Ridge, homicide team called in

Ridge Meadows RCMP said they received reports around 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday of a shooting near 246 Street and 124 Avenue in Maple Ridge.

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7 h. ago Man shot dead by Ontario police near Turkey Point marina, watchdog investigating

A 22-year-old man was shot and killed by police on Tuesday near the Turkey Point marina. Ontario's police watchdog is investigating.

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7 h. ago One man dead, homicide detectives called out to gas station in Maple Ridge

Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have been deployed to a Petro-Canada station on Dewdney Trunk Road.

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7 h. ago B.C. crime news: Mission Mounties search for wanted woman | Woman charged with impaired driving in fatal Okanagan crash

Vanessa Lameiras, 30, faces three charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and two counts of impaired operation causing death

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7 h. ago B.C. crime news: Murder charge laid in Coquitlam homicide  | Mission RCMP search for wanted woman | Okanagan woman charged with impaired driving

Vanessa Lameiras, 30, faces three charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and two counts of impaired operation causing death

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7 h. ago U.S. tourist found dead in Spain nearly 1 month after reported missing

Cole Henderson was reported missing by his friends, after he decided to hike alone after putting his cellphone on airplane mode to save his battery.

Society

8 h. ago Canada ‘Ready to Engage’ With China on Trade as Canola Feud Escalates

Canada’s trade and agriculture ministers said they are “deeply disappointed” with China’s decision to impose new duties on Canadian canola, but stand ready to engage with Beijing on the trade dispute.

Economics

9 h. ago Buffalo Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff, agrees to four

Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday. Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, one of […]

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9 h. ago These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase.Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist.When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside.The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home."While the home is the ultimate goal for buyers, the neighbouring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident," said Don Kottick, president of RE/MAX Canada."Not all homebuyers are able or willing to see past a rough exterior to find properties with potential, and something like an unkempt streetscape could be their sign...

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11 h. ago Ontario just shy of direct care meeting target for LTC residents

While the government met its interim targets, it did not reach the third-year or final targets, amid staffing challenges

Transport

11 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Pure folly for Liberals to try and force electric vehicles on Canadians

I cannot imagine in a free and democratic society what justifies a government ordering consumers to buy a particular kind of car.

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13 h. ago Ontario just shy of meeting target of four hours direct care for LTC residents

While the government met its interim targets in the following two years, starting at three hours of direct care, it did not reach the third-year or final targets.

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