69 m. ago ‘Dozens of staged accidents’: Crime group linked to tow truck industry, extortions charged

Peel Regional Police say key members of a Brampton-based criminal organization allegedly responsible several extortion incidents and staged car accidents are facing charges.

Events

83 m. ago Criminal network tied to towing industry dismantled: Peel police

Police have dismantled an organized criminal network linked to the towing industry and seized tow trucks, stolen vehicles and weapons after an investigation into several extortion incidents. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says the investigation dubbed Project Outsource is a blow to the alleged criminal organization that spread fear and violence in the community. […]

Events

92 m. ago Mali judge orders Barrick Gold placed under provisional administration

The Canadian company has been in conflict with Mali's military rulers over alleged unpaid taxes and unfair contracts

Politics

2 h. ago HUNTER: Why was accused sex worker killer let out of prison?

Christopher Dunlop pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2009 death and is now on trial for the 2023 murder of a woman

Events

2 h. ago Today's letters: Canada Post is the backbone of charitable contributions

Monday, June 16: The postal service is far from irrelevant, one letter-writer says, while others lament long delivery delays. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

2 h. ago A Mali judge orders a Canadian gold mining company placed under provisional administration

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A judge in Mali on Monday ordered the Canadian mining company Barrick Gold to be placed under provisional administration in an ongoing dispute with the military government over unpaid taxes. Judge Issa Aguibou Diallo in a statement to Barrick’s lawyers also announced the appointment within 15 days of Zoumana Makadji, an […]

Politics

4 h. ago Social media use predicts future depression in tweens, new study shows

As American adolescents experience both declining mental health and rising exposure to social media, parents and researchers alike have tried to better understand the link between the two: Does social media fuel mental health struggles? Or are struggling kids more likely to turn to social media? A new study indicates a possible answer. When researchers […]

Other

4 h. ago Les Oilers chercheront à marquer plus vite lors du prochain match

La formation albertaine accuse un retard de 3-2 dans le cadre de la finale de la Coupe Stanley.

Other

5 h. ago Man accused of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers captured, arrested

The suspect, Vance Boelter, was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

Events

6 h. ago Suspect who shot 2 Minnesota lawyers also allegedly shot Melissa Hortman’s dog

Vance Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark

Other

6 h. ago Israel claims it has ‘air supremacy’ over Tehran as Iran fires new attacks

After days of attacks on Iranian air defenses and missile systems, the Israeli military said its aircraft now control the skies from western Iran to Tehran.

Events

7 h. ago L’homme accusé du meurtre d’une élue démocrate capturé dans le Minnesota

Le suspect a été arrêté au terme d’une intense chasse à l’homme de deux jours.

Other

12 h. ago L'homme accusé du meurtre d'une élue américaine capturé dans le Minnesota

L'homme en fuite accusé d'avoir assassiné une élue locale du Minnesota et tenté d'en tuer un autre a été arrêté dimanche soir dans une zone rurale.

Other

16 h. ago Menaces, tensions et salves de missiles: le conflit armé entre Israël et l’Iran se poursuit

L’escalade militaire entre Israël et l’Iran s’est poursuivie au cours de la nuit alors que de nouvelles frappes ont été rapportées de part et d’autre.

Events

17 h. ago L’opinion publique est favorable au rôle du Québec dans l’industrie militaire, selon Legault

Le premier ministre souhaite que le Québec récolte la manne des contrats militaires d’Ottawa et de l’UE.

Events

18 h. ago UK Walks Tightrope on Israel Amid Iran War and Gaza Pressure

The UK government is trying to walk a tightrope on relations with Israel, expressing support for its military action against Iran while also criticizing the war in Gaza.

Other

21 h. ago EN DIRECT | Menaces, tensions et salves de missiles: le conflit armé entre Israël et l’Iran se poursuit

L’escalade militaire entre Israël et l’Iran s’est poursuivie au cours de la nuit alors que de nouvelles frappes ont été rapportées de part et d’autre.

Events

24 h. ago Kentucky man accused of using raccoon to get back at bar owner

A Kentucky man faces charges for allegedly releasing a raccoon inside a crowded after bar after being  being denied entry into the watering hole. The Murray Police Department said on social media that they received a call on the evening of June 6 that an individual had intentionally released a raccoon into an open business. […]

Other

25 h. ago Israel, Iran trade strikes for 3rd day, with hundreds reportedly killed

The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several top generals and nuclear scientists.

Economics

25 h. ago Search ongoing for man accused of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers, spouses

Authorities identified the suspect as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, and the FBI issued a reward of up to US$50,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

Events