6 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

Events

6 h. ago Dead calf still attached to umbilical cord pushed by orca near Vancouver Island

A statement from the American-based Center for Whale Research says it is not clear yet whether the calf was stillborn or died shortly after birth.

Events

10 h. ago Police arrest multiple people at opposing immigration demonstrations in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested six people at a pro- and anti-immigration demonstration as the opposing groups faced off at a park. Police say one person was arrested for assault and have not provided more information about the reason of the other arrests. DEMONSTRATION : (UPDATE)Bloor St. W & Christie St. area-6 […]

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15 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on fight: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’

OREM, Utah — The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband’s work, after U.S. authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured. Investigators had appeared to be making slow progress in the hunt for whoever gunned down Donald Trump’s close ally, until they released security camera images […]

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16 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: White trash serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’s vile lies

When notorious serial killer Henry Lee Lucas was captured, he started blabbing. And he never really stopped. Following Lucas’s 1983 arrest in Texas for unlawful possession of a firearm, the one-eyed drifter told Williamson County Sheriff Jim Boutwell and members of the Texas Rangers that he killed two women: a young woman believed to be […]

Events

30 h. ago Sooke RCMP arrest 7 teens for assault that was filmed, shared on social media

The victim was "severely assaulted" by the group on Goodmere Road on the evening of July 2, say RCMP

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30 h. ago Sooke RCMP arrest 7 teens for assault that was filmed, posted on social media

The victim was "severely assaulted" by the group on Goodmere Road on the evening of July 2, say RCMP

Events

31 h. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault released after second arrest

Jamie Cain, 43, spent two days in custody before being released again.

Events

31 h. ago Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in city's southwest

SUV attempting left turn fatally struck cyclist in crosswalk

Transport

32 h. ago Memorial fund marks 25 years of promoting workplace safety while honouring fallen officer

JPMF commemorates Const. John Petropoulos, who died in 2000 when he fell through an unmarked false ceiling while on duty

Events

33 h. ago RCMP needed drones, dogs, armoured vehicles and helicopters for arrest of one man in northern B.C.

It took most of a day, and tracking a wanted man through woods and wilderness, but RCMP finally got their man.

Events

33 h. ago RCMP needed drones, dogs, armoured vehicles and a helicopter for arrest of one man in northern B.C.

It took most of a day, and tracking a wanted man through woods and wilderness, but RCMP finally got their man

Events

34 h. ago People are losing jobs, minds for celebrating of Charlie Kirk slaying

Immediately after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, social media was ripped in two — with one side mourning and the other celebrating. Reaction to the murder of the conservative commentator was almost as brutal as the shooting itself, with many ecstatic over the news that Kirk died in hospital from a single gunshot to the neck while […]

Culture

35 h. ago Terry Fox run ‘still going strong 45 years later,’ says niece

Kirsten Fox, Terry’s Fox’s niece, wasn’t even born when the first ever Marathon of Hope – now celebrating its 45th anniversary this Sunday – was held to raise money for cancer research. Terry, whose leg had been amputated in 1977 due to cancer, died from the disease at the age of 22 in 1980 after […]

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36 h. ago Authorities raid Costa Rican hotel where son of former Yankees all

Miller Gardner, the teenage son of ex-New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died of carbon monoxide poisoning earlier this year.

Economics

37 h. ago A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth: Study

The study also offers clues about the specific types of exercise that may be most effective against malignancies

Science

38 h. ago WARMINGTON: Sometimes when a cop needs a cop all he can find to help are civilians filming him

But this is one of those time where a member of the public was called upon to help make an arrest and protect a cop and the community from potential danger

Culture

38 h. ago L’Albanie se dote d’un «ministre» créé par IA contre la corruption

Diella, dont le nom signifie «Soleil» en albanais, sera responsable des projets financés par des fonds publics.

Politics

53 h. ago B.C. crime news: New West PD make arrest in Front Street stabbing | Stolen rental vehicle recovered in Sidney

A fire in downtown New Westminster drew police attention, but so did a man who had been stabbed at the scene

Events

58 h. ago Smiling Kentucky mom accused of leaving toddlers home alone to get high

'Go smoke' is a common street term for smoking marijuana, cops wrote in arrest citation

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