2 h. ago B.C. man returns library book 64 years late, doesn’t feel guilty: ‘It was gold’

The UBC library is celebrating the return of an overdue book, something that isn't normally a big deal unless the book is 64 years late.

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4 h. ago Two men found guilty in smuggling conspiracy where 53 immigrants died in tractor

SAN ANTONIO — Two smugglers charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning were found guilty Tuesday after a two-week trial. The 2022 tragedy in San Antonio was the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border. Jurors in federal court in San Antonio took only about […]

Events

4 h. ago La CSQ craint des «abus de droits» des minorités avec le modèle d’intégration nationale

Le modèle risque de réduire la possibilité pour les immigrants victimes d’abus de se défendre en cour, croit la CSQ.

Society

4 h. ago La CSQ craint que le projet de loi 84 ne nuise aux immigrants victimes d’abus

Il y a risque de réduire la possibilité pour eux de se défendre en cour, croit la centrale syndicale.

Events

8 h. ago 2 years after fatal fire which left 7 dead, Montreal tightens rules on short

The new rules come two years after seven people died in a fire in an Old Montreal building that had listed illegal short-term rentals on Airbnb.

Events

9 h. ago Georgia governor names labor commissioner and vaults first Hispanic woman into statewide office

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday Barbara Rivera Holmes, the head of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, as the state’s next labor commissioner. Rivera Holmes replaces Bruce Thompson, a Republican and former state senator who was elected labor commissioner in 2022. He died in November from pancreatic cancer at age 59, […]

Politics

10 h. ago Ottawa lawyer James Bowie found guilty of criminal harassment

The embattled lawyer was found guilty on four counts while the Crown formally withdrew one charge of extortion.

Events

11 h. ago Financial Post reporter nominated for national newspaper award

Naimul Karim is a finalist for his reporting on changes to Canada's immigration laws

Society

12 h. ago Teen who torpedoed arranged marriage nearly victim of honour killing: Cops

The girl's Iraqi immigrant parents are charged with attempted murder in Washington state

Events

12 h. ago Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarepta Therapeutics said Tuesday that a patient died while taking its closely watched gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, sending company shares plummeting in morning trading. The young man died of acute liver injury, a known side effect, Sarepta said in a statement. But the company said the “severity” of the patient’s case […]

Events

13 h. ago Columbia University student and the U.S. government spar over his detention in Louisiana

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government and a Columbia University student threatened with deportation for his role in campus protests against Israel have been sparring in court over the Trump administration’s move to ship him halfway across the country to an immigration lockup in Louisiana. The government says he could not be detained at […]

Politics

13 h. ago Byelection held Tuesday in Manitoba to fill seat of former education minister

A provincial byelection is being held to fill the seat formerly held by Nello Altomare, the Manitoba education minister who died in January.

Politics

13 h. ago Gene Hackman death: Police change timeline after new details revealed

The medical investigator's office had previously estimated that Betsy Arakawa died on Feb. 11, seven days before Gene Hackman, who was believed to have died on Feb. 18.

Events

26 h. ago Irish UFC star Conor McGregor rages against ‘illegal immigration racket’ during White House visit

'It's high time that America is made aware of what is going on in Ireland'

Other

29 h. ago Canucks notebook: Quinn Hughes says ‘no shying away’ from do

'Nobody should be shying away. It's a nice opportunity to see what type of group we are.' — Quinn Hughes on the Canucks' playoff chase

Other

30 h. ago Former prime minister Brian Mulroney to be featured on Canada Post stamp

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be featured on a stamp as part of Canada Post’s 2025 lineup. Mulroney, who died last year, served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993. Canada Post says the stamp will pay tribute to Canada’s 18th prime minister, who they say is heralded as one of the […]

Politics

30 h. ago Second set of remains found at Manitoba landfill confirmed as Marcedes Myran

WINNIPEG — A second set of remains found in a Winnipeg-area landfill have been identified as Marcedes Myran, who died at the hands of a serial killer in 2022, RCMP said Monday. The news came after one set of remains found during a search of the Prairie Green landfill was confirmed earlier this month to […]

Economics

30 h. ago Second girl dies after Oshawa house fire killed her mom and sister

A second girl has died as a result of last week’s Oshawa house that claimed the lives of her 46-year-old mother and nine-year-old sister. Emergency crews were called to the scene on McGrigor St. Just after 8 a.m. last Wednesday where crews found all levels of the house in flames. Three people were removed from […]

Events

32 h. ago Motorcyclist given conditional sentence for hitting Edmonton police officer, fleeing scene

A motorcyclist who broke an Edmonton police officer’s leg in a bid to escape a traffic stop has narrowly avoided jail time. Dominic Di Cesare, 22, pleaded guilty Monday to a count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident that caused injury, admitting he clipped EPS Sgt. Eric Duff while speeding through […]

Events

33 h. ago Pro wrestler dies after suffering medical emergency during match, leaving fans traumatized

A fan at the event reportedly shouted 'he’s having a heart attack' as the situation unfolded

Sport