3 h. ago Ontario real estate agent fired after caught on video using slur on the job

A local Toronto real estate agent was recently fired after a video of him yelling at a neighbour went viral over the weekend — causing online outrage.Real estate agent Jeff Blackham, formerly of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., was caught on video screaming at a person off-camera.In the video, Blackham can be heard using profane language and a slur used to denigrate the lesbian community.What happened?The video was originally posted to Facebook with the caption: "Not cool. This is realtor Jeff Blackham from Keller Williams."After the video started going viral, the original poster added some clarity to the story.Passionate Local Realtor Jeff Blackhambyu/odausrel inwaterlooAllegedly, the original poster's neighbour goes to park in her driveway after work, only to be blocked by Blackman waving her way.After parking on the street, Blackman then allegedly came up to her car and gave her "the finger" and told her "she couldn't stay there because he doesn't want her in his vid...

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5 h. ago What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial as jury selection set to start

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and taken to jail, he returns to court for a new trial covering the same allegations -- and a new one

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6 h. ago Premier Smith resists calls from NDP to pull lawyers from health probe process

The Opposition NDP’s leader in the legislature, Christina Gray, said Monday the policy suggests a coverup is afoot

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8 h. ago Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria: President

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in an increasing wave of violence in the West African country. President Bola Tinubu also said he has […]

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9 h. ago Guthrie breaks with UCP caucus, calls for public inquiry into AHS corruption allegations

"If we have nothing to hide, we should take that path," Guthrie said of a public inquiry into the AHS allegations

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9 h. ago Man charged after allegedly biting off Vancouver security guard’s fingertip

According to police, the suspect assaulted the security guard 'after a brief interaction,' leaving him with his fingertip severed.

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10 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man sought in 4 indecent acts along Oakville trail system

Halton Regional Police Service are seeking the public’s help identifying a male suspect allegedly responsible for an indecent act in the trails near Neyagawa Blvd. and Dundas St. W. in Oakville. Cops said on April 4, a woman was running on the trail system when she noticed a male pass her on a bike. Police […]

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10 h. ago Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

A man from Nova Scotia's Millbrook First Nation faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a fishery officer.

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10 h. ago Constellation Brands Announces Industry Veteran Paula Erickson as Incoming Chief Human Resources Officer

Kris Carey to step down from her current role as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer and will depart the company in May 2025 ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that Paula Erickson will join the company and assume the role of […]

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11 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Pickering religious leader faces seven sex assault charges

York Regional Police have charged a religious leader with seven counts of sexual assault. Cops said the suspect, Pravin Ranijan, 44, of Toronto, was running religious studies out of a residence in Pickering. Police said a victim alleged that, between January 2021 and October 2024, they had been sexually assaulted six times during spiritual study […]

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11 h. ago Religious teacher charged in series of alleged sexual assaults in Ontario

Police say an Ontario religious teacher who taught classes at a residence in Pickering has been charged in a series of sexual assaults involving two victims.

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11 h. ago Months after CEO’s killing, a reported intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters

MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — A person was arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnesota after reports of an intruder, months after the company’s CEO was killed, authorities said Monday. Police in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka said the suspect was arrested outside of the United Healthcare corporate campus. The Minnetonka Police Department confirmed the arrest after […]

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12 h. ago Man arrested for alleged arson at New Mexico Tesla dealership: FBI

The FBI announced a man has been charged for alleged arson at the New Mexico Republican Party's headquarters and a Tesla dealership in the state.

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12 h. ago SEIU Local 2 Toronto janitors ratify new agreement covering thousands of members

More than 3,000 private sector cleaners are closing the gap with the living wage, and setting the standard for thousands more TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEIU Local 2 janitors in Toronto have a new deal with their employers after a ratification vote this past Saturday. Workers like Christine Neckles, are very happy […]

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13 h. ago High school basketball player faces felony charges for alleged on

This was not what anybody meant when using the phrase “elbows up.” A high school athlete in West Virginia has been arrested after being accused of hitting a rival in the face with a stiff elbow during a basketball game. According to court documents, Gage Ketterman, a student and basketball player at Harman High School, […]

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13 h. ago Southern California rocked by a strong earthquake near San Diego

SAN DIEGO — Southern California was rocked by a strong earthquake Monday morning near San Diego. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The San Diego County police and sheriff’s departments said they had received no […]

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14 h. ago Man faces attempted murder, terrorism charges after arson attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home

Balmer allegedly entered the mansion through its southern wing via a room often used to host parties and display art before setting fire to it using Molotov cocktails.

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14 h. ago Sudbury man charged with impaired driving in Highway 427 crash

A 31-year-old man from Sudbury is lucky to be alive but facing several charges after an alleged impaired-driving crash on Sunday in Toronto. The OPP’s Highway Safety Division says the man was driving southbound on Highway 427 near Bloor St. around 7:30 p.m. when he crashed. The man, whose name was not released, has been […]

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16 h. ago Abell Pest Control Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in 2025

Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control, the largest Canadian-owned pest management company, is proud to announce that the company has ranked in the top 100 of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the third consecutive year in the 100-999 employee’s category. “We’ve built a strong culture at Abell by placing a high […]

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16 h. ago The Latest: Trump says he ‘solved inflation,’ meets with Nayib Bukele and disses Biden for ‘allowing’ Russia

'If Biden were competent and if Zelenskyy were competent . . . that war should’ve never been allowed to happen,' Trump said in the Oval Office on Monday

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