91 m. ago ‘Keep your shoes on’: U.S. airport security ends unpopular security measure

TSA will 'no longer require...every single person' to remove their shoes when going through security checkpoints, says Kristi Noem

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1 hour ago CRIME SCENE: 4th person wanted in kidnapping, death of Cambridge man

The Wellington County Detachment of the OPP is seeking a 51-year-old Guelph man in connection with the kidnapping and death of another male. The OPP said that on May 14 at about 6 p.m. they responded to a collision involving two vehicles on the southbound Hanlon Pkwy., north of Stone Rd., where a 40-year-old man […]

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3 h. ago Diddy’s sentencing set for Oct. 3 after split verdict in federal sex crimes case

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced in his federal criminal case on Oct. 3, a judge said Tuesday after probation officials rejected the defence and prosecution’s plan to move the date up by about two weeks. Combs, who remains jailed after a split verdict last week, spoke briefly to his lawyer Marc […]

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3 h. ago Ghana’s president inaugurates a special task force to tackle illegal gold mining

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s president launched a special task force on Tuesday to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that has long plagued the West African nation. The chronic challenge of illegal gold mining — known locally as “galamsey” — was a major issue during Ghana’s presidential election campaign last year and a […]

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4 h. ago Videos capture brawls on and off Stampede grounds, four arrested after midway fight

Four people were arrested early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out at the Calgary Stampede midway. The altercation spilled into a midway game booth and involved several employees attempting to break up the fight. Calgary police say officers responded to reports of a disturbance where a fight had broken out between four people at […]

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5 h. ago Mississauga man faces 9 charges after firearms allegedly seized from home

Peel Regional Police have charged a 39-year-old Mississauga man with mischief and several firearm-related offences. Cops said they responded to reports of a disturbance June 15 at a residence near Bloor St. and Bridgewood Dr. and allegedly discovered firearms and ammunition that were improperly stored. Police said further investigation revealed the individual living there was […]

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5 h. ago Majority of Canadians unfamiliar with possible NDP leadership contenders, poll finds

A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they 'don't know who the person is' when asked about possible candidates

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6 h. ago Public skeptical over Canada’s high immigration quotas: Government report

Focus groups struck to gauge public sentiment on the federal government's immigration policy reacted negatively to high immigration quotas

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6 h. ago CBC host says he was essentially forced out of job in 'involuntary resignation'

CBC News host Travis Dhanraj has resigned, stating that he had "no real choice" after being allegedly sidelined by his employer, a claim that the public broadcaster has denied.We obtained a copy of the resignation letter from Dhanraj's lawyer, in which the former host of Canada Tonight: With Travis Dhanraj details the reasons for his departure, saying that CBC has made it impossible for him to "work with integrity.""I have been systematically sidelined, retaliated against, and denied the editorial access and institutional support necessary to fulfill my public service role," he wrote. "When I joined CBC, I did so with a clear understanding of its mandate and a belief in its importance to Canadian democracy."However, behind the scenes, he said a different story unfolded.Dhanraj accused CBC of "performative diversity and tokenism" and having "a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others.&...

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6 h. ago Man faces 11 charges after 2 days of alleged assaults, a robbery and carjacking in Toronto

Toronto Police have charged a 33-year-old man with a variety of charges in connection with a carjacking, a retail robbery and two assaults over the course of two days. Cops say last Friday, around 8:49 a.m., they responded to an assault call in the Lawrence Ave. East and Markham Road area. It’s alleged that male […]

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7 h. ago Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Canada’s housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief. In its mid-year rental market update, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says average asking rents for a two-bedroom purpose-built apartment were down year-over-year in markets such […]

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8 h. ago Des militaires québécois soupçonnés de terrorisme arrêtés par la GRC

Ils auraient voulu créer une milice antigouvernementale pour prendre par la force un territoire de la région de Québec.

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8 h. ago UK royals welcome Macron for state visit with migration and Ukraine high on the agenda

LONDON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a state visit mixing royal pageantry with thorny political talks about stopping migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also try to advance plans for a post-ceasefire security force for Ukraine, despite […]

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9 h. ago Travellers may no longer be required to remove shoes during many U.S. airport security screenings

For the first time in almost 20 years, travellers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports. The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has for years bedeviled anyone passing through U.S airports for, according to media reports. If implemented, […]

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9 h. ago Quatre Québécois soupçonnés d’avoir voulu créer une milice antigouvernementale arrêtés par la GRC

Les hommes voulaient «prendre possession par la force d’un territoire dans la région de Québec», selon la GRC.

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9 h. ago Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports. The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has for years bedeviled anyone passing through U.S airports for, according to media reports. If implemented, […]

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9 h. ago Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they “don’t know who the person is” when asked about possible candidates like current NDP MPs Leah Gazan, Gord Johns, Jenny Kwan and Heather McPherson. The same goes for […]

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10 h. ago Four charged in alleged violent extremist plot to take over Quebec City: RCMP

The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to “forcibly take possession” of land in the Quebec City area.  Mounties allege three male suspects were planning to create an anti-government militia and “took concrete actions” to facilitate terrorist activity.  They allege the suspects, including […]

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11 h. ago Extrémistes violents: quatre hommes, dont des militaires canadiens, arrêtés à Québec

Ils voulaient créer une milice antigouvernementale et prendre un territoire de Québec «par la force»

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13 h. ago L’union fait la force sur les plaines avec Salebarbes et les amis

Avec les Hay Babies et Zachary Richard, le groupe a offert la plus acadienne des grandes soirées de l’histoire du FEQ.

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